The least we can say is that mirrorless cameras (or hybrid cameras) are now the most popular ones in the last few years. It’s not really a surprise because these cameras can offer large sensors (4/3, APS-C up to Full Frame) in much smaller bodies than DSLRs (since they do not have mirrors) while keeping the advantage of interchangeable lenses.
In addition, this family of cameras has made huge progress in recent years and Hybrid cameras now easily compete with DSLR cameras in terms of performances (it is no coincidence that Nikon and Canon started to launch Full Frame mirrorless cameras with a few years of delay). And if you want to take pictures while traveling, these cameras are especially interesting because they are an excellent compromise between weight / size and performance.
Also, as with DSLR’s, it is sometimes a question of finding a compromise between budget, performance and size. So even if Full Frame mirrorless cameras have become more affordable (and remain smaller than their DSLR equivalents), they are not exactly “cheap” and the lenses that take full advantage of these sensors are not lightweight and cheap either.
In the comparison table below, I have therefore deliberately chosen to exclude high-end mirrorless cameras (such as the Sony A9, the Nikon Z7 ii, the Canon EOS R5 or even the crazy Sony A1) which are aimed more at professional photographers than at the general public. You will find below all the hybrid cameras that I think are the best and still affordable for most people.
Last update : 05/07/2024
Important criteria to choose a mirrorless camera (hybrid camera)
I will not go over all the important criteria to choose the right camera (as I did already in details in this blog post), but I will just focus on the points that deserve particular attention in the case of mirrorless cameras.
Sensor size: In the mirrorless camera family, you will find micro 4/3 sensors, APS-C and Full Frame sensors. In general, the larger the sensor size, the better the performance in low light and high light contrasts conditions. But it’s important to remember that the bodies with Full Frame sensors are a little larger / heavier and especially that the lenses for Full Frame sensors are larger than those specially designed for micro 4/3 and APS-C formats. In short, it is always a question of finding a good balance according to your needs and your budget. There is no answer better than the other and everything is a question of compromises- The lenses selection: It is important to look at whether the range of lenses available for a camera (depending on its sensor size) is large enough for your needs. This was one of the arguments in favour of DSLR because Canon and Nikon have very extensive lens lineups for DSLR. But these days all manufacturers have embraced mirrorless cameras and the range of lenses is now well supplied (Nikon and Canon also have their adapter ring for their range of lenses that worked with their DSLR).
Without further delay, here is the comparison table of the best mirrorless cameras in 2024. I will try to keep this table up to date as best as I can, but your suggestions for cameras that I may have forgotten are more than welcome (and as I said, I didn’t put the super high-end models on purpose).
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| Criteria |  Canon EOS M50 M2
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 Olympus EM10 M4
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 Canon EOS R10
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 Fujifilm X-T30 II
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 Fujifilm X-S20
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 Nikon Z50
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 Sony A6600
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 Sony A6700
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 Canon EOS R7
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 Fujifilm X T5
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 Panasonic S5
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 Canon EOS R8
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 Sony A7 III
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 Panasonic S5 II
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 Nikon Z6 II
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| Criteria | Canon EOS M50 M2
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Olympus EM10 M4
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Canon EOS R10
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Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-S20
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Nikon Z50
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Sony A6600
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Sony A6700
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Canon EOS R7
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Fujifilm X T5
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Panasonic S5
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Canon EOS R8
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Sony A7 III
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Panasonic S5 II
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Nikon Z6 II
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| Characteristics of the device | |||||||||||||||
 Price |
600-750€ | 650-800€ | 950-1150€ | 850-1300€ | 1200-1400€ | 900-1200€ | 950-1300€ | 1300-1600€ | 1400-1850€ | 1550-2000€ | 1300-1650€ | 1400-1800€ | 1500-1800€ | 1700-2000€ | 1800-2200€ |
| Weight (body only) |
387gr | 383gr | 426gr | 383gr | 491gr | 402gr | 503gr | 493gr | 612gr | 607gr | 714gr | 461gr | 650gr | 740gr | 705gr |
| Size |
116 x 88 x 59 mm | 122 x 84 x 49 mm | 123 x 88 x 83 mm | 118 x 83 x 47 mm | 127 x 85 x 65 mm | 127 x 94 x 60 mm | 120 x 67 x 69 mm | 122 x 69 x 64 mm | 132 x 90 x 92 mm | 135 x 93 x 64 mm | 133 x 97 x 82 mm | 133 x 86 x 70 mm | 127 x 96 x 74 mm | 134 x 102 x 90 mm | 134 x 101 x 70 mm |
| Toughness – Waterproofing |
1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Battery life |
250-305 pictures | 330 pictures | 450 pictures | 360-380 pictures | 750 pictures | 280-320 pictures | 720-810 pictures | 570 pictures | 660 pictures | 500-600 pictures | 400-470 pictures | 220-370 pictures | 710 pictures | 370 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Speed |
min exp : 1/4000 img/sec : 10 |
min exp : 1/16000 img/sec : 15 |
min exp : 1/4000 img/sec : 15 |
min exp : 1/32000 img/sec : 20 |
min exp : 1/32000 img/sec : 20 |
min exp : 1/4000 img/sec : 11 |
min exp : 1/4000 img/sec : 11 |
min exp : 1/8000 img/sec : 11 |
min exp : 1/16000 img/sec : 15 |
min exp : 1/32000 img/sec : 20 |
min exp : 1/8000 img/sec : 7 |
min exp : 1/16000 img/sec : 6 |
min exp : 1/8000 img/sec : 10 |
min exp : 1/8000 img/sec : 9 |
min exp : 1/8000 img/sec : 14 |
| Sensor | |||||||||||||||
| Size |
APS-C | 4/3 | APS-C | APS-C | APS-C | APS-C | APS-C | APS-C | APS-C | APS-C | full frame | full frame | full frame | full frame | full frame |
| Resolution |
24.2mpx | 20.3mpx | 24mpx | 26.1mpx | 26.1mpx | 20.9mpx | 24.2mpx | 26mpx | 33mpx | 26.1mpx | 24.2mpx | 24mpx | 24mpx | 24mpx | 24mpx |
| ISO range |
100-25600 | 200-25600 | 100-32000 | 160-12800 | 160-12800 | 100-51200 | 100-32000 | 100-32000 | 100-32000 | 160-12800 | 100-51200 | 100-102400 | 100-51200 | 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800) | 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800) |
| Lenses | |||||||||||||||
| Lenses available for the brand |
1/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Additional functionalities | |||||||||||||||
| In Body or lens stabilization |
lens stabilization | in body stabilization | lens stabilization | lens stabilization | in body stabilization | lens stabilization | in body stabilization | in body stabilization | in body stabilization | in body stabilization | in body stabilization | lens stabilization | in body stabilization | in body stabilization | in body stabilization |
| Viseur |
Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 3,690,000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 2’360’000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 3,680,000 dots | Electronic viewfinder with 3,690,000 dots |
| Screen |
touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (540’000 pxs) | tilt and touch screen with 345’600 pxs | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,040,000 dots | tilt and touch screen with 1,620,000 dots | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,840,000 dots | tilt and touch screen with 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | tilt and touch screen (vertical + selfie) with 921,600 dots | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,036,800 dots | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (540’000 pxs) | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (540’000 pxs) | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,840,000 dots (613’333 pxs) | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,620,000 dots (540’000 pxs) | tilt and touch screen with 921,600 dots | touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees with 1,840,000 dots (613’333 pxs) | tilt and touch screen with 2,100,000 dots |
| Video |
4k + full HD | 4k + full HD | 4k (60p) et Full HD | 4k + full HD | 4k (60p) et Full HD | 4k + full HD | 4k + full HD | 4k (120p, 8bit), 4k (60p, 10bit) et Full HD | 4k (60p) et Full HD | 4k (60p) et Full HD | 4k (60p, 10bit) et full HD | 4k (60p) et Full HD | 4k + full HD | 6k (30p, 12bit), 4k (60p, 12bit) et Full HD | 4k + full HD |
My opinion about the best mirrorless cameras in 2024
Honestly, if you’re on a tight budget, the Olympus EM10 M4 camera is pretty interesting. While it is the only camera on this list with a smaller sensor (4/3)… it’s a featherweight (especially as lenses for a sensor of this size are lighter), offers in-body stabilization and shoots in 4k for €750. Quite frankly, a very interesting option for travelers who want a lightweight, high-performance camera without breaking the bank.
In the category of cheap Hybrids, I also really recommend the Canon EOS M50 M2 which has a great quality/price ratio with its APS-C sensor, a screen that can be turned 180 degrees (perfect for filming or photographing) and that films in 4k. An excellent choice for aspiring bloggers/vloggers who also don’t want to break the bank
If you’ve got a bit more budget (800€ – 1100€), there’s no shortage of options in 2024! The market has changed considerably in this price range in recent months. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers unbelievable value for money, and is perfect for getting serious about photography (especially as Fuji’s 18-55 F2.8-4 kit lens is top quality).
With the launch of its big brother Sony a6700, the Sony a6600 has now become much more affordable. Offering sensor stabilization, a waterproof body and overall top-of-the-range performance… it’s really a great camera if you’ve got over €1,000 to invest!
What has also changed in 2021-2022 is that the Full Frame hybrid market has become much more competitive and accessible. As all brands now have several models with this sensor size, certain cameras are now much more affordable. For example, if you want to give Full Frame a try, the Sony A7ii (released in 2014 nonetheless), which revolutionized the genre, offers excellent value for money (750€ second-hand). But there are also higher-end models like the Panasonic S5, which can be found for around €1,200 (second-hand).
If you’re on a budget, the top APS-C mirrorless cameras in 2024 are the Sony A6700, the Canon EOS R7 and the brand-new Fujifilm X-T5 (which also makes its little brother the X-T4 much cheaper 😉 ). Frankly, it’s not easy to choose between these three top-of-the-range cameras, and at this level, brand preference will also be important (there’s no point in replacing your entire lens collection if you already had a camera from one of these brands before).
As I mentioned earlier, things have also changed a lot in the Full Frame range in recent years! Brands are now offering very interesting Full Frame cameras for the broader public. In 2024, 2 models in particular caught my attention. The Sony A7 III, which despite being released in 2018, offers, in my opinion, the best quality/price ratio of any Full Frame camera (it can be found for around €1,500). But also the superb Panasonic S5II that, although a little more expensive (170-2000€), has absolutely no weak points and will satisfy the most demanding photographers and videographers.
If you want to try a Full Frame sensor, you have to keep in mind that the lenses for this format are bigger and that your gear will be heavier (but still lighter than a Full Frame DSLR). But the image quality will be top notch, believe me! I chose this sensor format (I bought a Sony A7ii in 2016 and a Sony A7iii in 2020) and I don’t regret it for a second. If you want to know why I chose this camera format, you can read these few paragraphs. And if you want to see some photos taken with the Sony A7II and A7iii, feel free to check out our Instagram or our photo galleries.
Honestly, it’s not an obvious choice, as the hybrid market is so competitive. There’s a lot to choose from, and all the cameras mentioned above are of very high quality. But if I had to buy a single mirrorless camera in 2024, which is a good compromise in terms of size, performance, value for money… I’d say that this year my choice would be the Sony a6600.
This camera is weather sealed, with sensor stabilization, excellent battery life and a reasonable size, given its APS-C sensor format ( an excellent compromise overall). Moreover, with the release of its big brother the a6700, it’s possible to find the camera for less than €1,000, which is quite incredible when you think of all the features this camera has to offer.
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