Independent UK camera guide · 50 cameras · specs last checked Oct 2026

Find the camera that fits the way you shoot.

DSLR, mirrorless and vlogging cameras compared on the specs that matter — taken from the makers' own pages, with no star ratings, no made-up rankings and no prices that go stale.

Quick start — What will you mostly shoot?
Canon EOS R6 Mark III with a zoom lens on a shop display Canon EOS R6 Mark III699 g
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Picks — with the rule printed on the box

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Buying guides

Short, practical explainers. No jargon left unexplained — and there's a glossary for the rest.

  1. 01 BasicsDSLR vs mirrorless: which should you buy in 2026?How DSLRs and mirrorless cameras differ — viewfinders, size, video and lenses — and who should still consider a DSLR.
  2. 02 VloggingHow to choose a vlogging cameraThe features that make filming yourself easier — a screen that faces you, a mic input, a wide lens and stabilisation — plus the four kinds of vlogging camera.
  3. 03 BasicsSensor sizes explained: full frame, APS-C, Micro Four Thirds and moreWhat sensor size actually changes, the real dimensions behind the names, and how to use the crop factor to compare lenses.
  4. 04 BasicsLenses and mounts: the basics before you buy into a systemWhy the lens mount matters more than the body, which mount each brand uses, focal length and aperture in plain English, and when lens stabilisation matters.
  5. 05 Buying adviceThe camera specs that actually matter (and the ones that don't)A plain-English tour of a spec sheet: sensor size, megapixels, video modes, stabilisation, viewfinder, screen, inputs and weight — and how to read the small print.
  6. 06 ChecklistBuying your first proper camera: a checklistTen questions to answer before you buy your first DSLR, mirrorless or vlogging camera — with links to the right filters and guides.

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