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Having given you an overview of DSLR cameras and a rundown of some of the key specifications and features to look for, we’re now going to go through what we think are the best DSLR cameras for travel photography.This list is ordered by price, from least expensive to most expensive, and contains, we think, some of the best DSLR cameras on the market today. For each camera, we’ll explain its key strengths, and why we’ve chosen to include it on the list.We’ve started at around USD $450 for a DSLR camera in this list. We feel that this is the lowest you should pay for a new digital SLR with an included lens (or around USD $325 without a lens).If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to this, then consider either a second-hand camera, a certified refurbished model, or instead consider either using your smartphone or investing in a point and shoot camera. We would suggest this is preferable to investing in a DSLR camera that may not perform well.Most cameras in this list come with the option to include a lens as part of a bundle, and this is often referred to as a kit lens. This can be a good deal, especially as a starting point, and for the entry level cameras in this list (priced up to around USD $700), we have included the kit lens as we feel this is the most sensible option.Up until a few years ago most kit lenses were of poorer quality, but manufacturers have upped their game somewhat in this area, and the kit lens is often a great starter lens for those looking to get into more advanced digital photography without spending huge amounts up front.If you are going to spend more than around USD $700 on a more professional grade camera, we suggest choosing and buying your specific lens separately. That way, you have more control over the specific lenses you purchase so you can get the type of lenses you need most. We suggest you check out our guide to the best camera lenses, which includes choices for the most popular DSLR systems.If you are looking for an entry-level DSLR camera, we’d recommend checking out cameras 1 to 7, mid-range 7 to 12, and professional 11 to 14.Here is Laurence’s list of the best DSLR cameras for travel photography (ordered by price, lowest to highest):1. Canon EOS Rebel T7 (EOS 2000D)Like its main competitor Nikon, Canon has a fairly bewildering array of DSLR cameras across their whole range. The Rebel T6 (known as the EOS 1300D in Europe) is one of their entry-level models, and you get quite a bit of camera for not a lot of money with this model.Featuring a 24MP sensor, WiFi connectivity, and an ISO range up to 6400, it gives you all the control you need at a budget price point. Burst speeds aren’t great at 3fps, but it’s hard to argue with the price. To be honest, though, we would likely lean towards either a slightly more expensive Canon, or the Nikon below if you are manufacturer agnostic.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 16.7 oz (camera body with battery)Included: Canon EOS 2000D (Rebel T7) Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm is II Lens Kit (Black) Professional Accessory Bundle Package Includes: SanDisk Ultra 64GB SDXC Memory Card + 50’’ Tripod + Filters and More2. Nikon D3500The low price in Nikon’s entry-level DSLR is certainly no indicator of quality, as the Nikon D3500 has features that only a few years previously would have made this a premium camera.With a 24.2MP DX sensor, 5fps shooting, and an impressive 1200 shot battery life, the Nikon D3500 has some great specs. It also features Bluetooth connectivity so you can connect your smartphone, and the 18-55mm kit lens has image stabilization (Nikon calls this VR). This camera is a great starter option.It’s also remarkably small and lightweight for a DSLR camera, although it is missing some features such as a touchscreen, which is to be expected at this price point.If you really want to save money, this camera’s predecessors (the D3300 and D3400) has nearly the same features but can be picked up for as low as USD $300 if you shop around. The D3500 does have better battery life and is lighter than these though.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 14.6 oz (camera body with battery)Included: Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR Camera w/ AF-P 18-55 VR & 70-300mm Dual Lens Accessory Bundle, Black and more3. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D)Compared to the Canon Rebel T6, the Rebel SL3 (known as the EOS 250D in Europe) has a faster processor, higher resolution 24.2MP sensor, moveable touchscreen, and faster-burst speed (5fps). It also has a better battery life (1070 shots). Notably, it also includes support for 4K video.If you can afford the jump in price from the Rebel T6, we can highly recommend the SL3 as one of the best entry-level Canon DSLR cameras on the market today. It’s also slightly lighter and more compact than the T6 and is one of the smallest DSLR cameras with a moveable touchscreen and 4K support on the market today.Note, the SL3 replaced the EOS SL2, our previous pick on this list, in April 2019. As a result, expect to see prices come down on the SL2, meaning you might be able to get a great deal. The SL2 has very similar specifications and the same sensor, but it has a shorter battery life (around 650 shots), and n0 4K support.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 16 oz (camera body with battery)4. Pentax K70Most lists like this are dominated by Canon and Nikon cameras which is simply because they tend to have the best DSLR cameras, and have been leading the market for decades. However, they are not the only players in the game, and the Pentax K-70 is certainly a good contender.Unlike the other manufacturers, especially at this price point, Pentax includes in-body image stabilization in its camera bodies.It also has a vari-angle LCD screen (not a touchscreen), is fully weather sealed (a feature not usually found on entry-level cameras!), features a 24.2MP APS-C sized sensor, and an ISO that ranges up to 102,400.This is an excellent contender, with some fantastic features at this price point. Just be aware that Pentax does not have the huge range of lenses available to Canon and Nikon systems.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 24 oz (camera body with battery)5. Nikon D5600In the consumer space, Nikon has three main series – the D3xxx, the D5xxx, and the D7xxx. Prices and features steadily increase between each range, and a new model number is released every one or two years to keep the ranges fresh.That said, like Canon, the new release models are sometimes more of a marketing ploy than anything, and the newer model might not always be worth the increase in price. The D5600 replaces the D5500, and whilst the upgrade is not significant, it comes in at around the same price, so you may as well get the latest version.The D5600 features a 24.2Mp sensor, a touch interface moveable screen, good autofocus performance, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity, and battery life with an 820 shot capacity. Certainly an excellent entry to mid-range DSLR to consider.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 16.4 oz (camera body with battery)6. Canon Rebel T7i (EOS 800D)At the current top end of Canon’s Rebel series, the T7i (EOS 800D in Europe) offers a number of features to make it worth your consideration.It has a 24.2MP sensor with 6 frames per second shooting, a moveable LCD touchscreen, and Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.All this said however, it’s not as much of an upgrade compared to Nikon’s D5600, which offers pretty much the same feature set at a lower price. The Canon does have a nicer screen and slightly faster autofocus, but the Nikon has slightly better low light performance.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 18.7 oz (camera body with battery)7. Pentax KPAs mentioned earlier, Canon and Nikon are two massive players in the DSLR camera space who tend to dominate best-of lists, but Pentax has some great well-priced and competitive options, including the Pentax KP.The Pentax KP is a solid choice for a DSLR, offering in-body image stabilization, a 24MP sensor, a tilting LCD screen (not a touchscreen), 7fps burst shooting, and a very high 819,200 maximum ISO. It’s also got a fully weather sealed body.Battery life isn’t ideal at under 400 shots, and it’s relatively heavy, but it gets many positive remarks about its high build quality and excellent image quality, especially when shooting at higher ISOs.If you aren’t committed to a Canon or Nikon purchase, and you are happy with the available lens choices, this is definitely a contender.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 24.7 oz (camera body with battery)8. Canon EOS 80DWe’re now moving into enthusiast territory, with camera costs starting at around USD $1,000 without a lens. Most of these will have the option of including a lens in your initial purchase; however, for comparison sake, all these “prosumer”, mid-level, and professional level cameras will be listed at cost without a lens.The first camera in this segment is the Canon EOS 80D. This features a 24.2MP APS-C sized sensor, movable touchscreen, fast autofocus, a weather sealed body, and 7fps burst shooting capabilities.This is a very capable camera, and is certainly a step up from the more consumer-oriented offerings in Canon’s range, although you do start to pay more for this level of camera.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 25 oz (camera body with battery)Included: Canon Digital SLR Camera Body [EOS 80D] with 24.2 Megapixel (APS-C) CMOS Sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF - Black and more9. Canon EOS 7D Mark IIThe Canon 7D has long been the Canon wildlife and action camera of choice, offering a number of features that make it stand out for this style of photography. In particular, it has a large number of autofocus points, a dedicated autofocus point selection joystick, fast 10fps burst shooting rate, and excellent subject tracking capabilities.The LCD is not a touchscreen, but it does have built-in GPS and WiFi, and a battery life of 670 shots. The sensor is a 20MP APS-C size.For wildlife and action photographers, this is a Canon camera to consider as this camera has many ideal features for quick focus and capturing moving subjects.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 32 oz (camera body with battery)10. Nikon D7500With a weather-sealed body, tilting touchscreen, 51 point Autofocus system, 8fps burst rate and support for 4K video, the Nikon D7500 is a serious contender at this price point.The main competition to the Nikon D7500 around this price point is the aforementioned Canon 7D Mark 2. The Canon camera doesn’t offer a touchscreen or 4K video support and has a lower maximum ISO rating. However, it has slightly faster burst imaging and a better autofocus system.Both cameras are weather sealed, but the Nikon is significantly lighter and offers better battery life, rated up to 950 shots from a single battery.As you can see the Nikon D7500 and Canon 7d Mark II both have their pros and cons, so it will ultimately come down to personal preference as to which you prefer.Check Price and Buy Online Now: Check price on Amazon hereWeight: ~ 26 oz (camera body with battery)Included: Nikon D7500 20.9MP DX-Format Wi-Fi 4K Digital SLR Camera Body and more

Canon vs Nikon: which DSLR should you buy?The best current Canon and Nikon DSLRsThe most common question people ask when buying their first DSLR is whether to side with Canon or Nikon. Indeed, even more experienced photographers tied to one system often think about what they would gain by switching sides.The fact is that both companies make excellent DSLRs. Nevertheless, at any given point they each have slightly different offerings on the market, and so it follows that some models will be better suited to your specific needs than others.To that end, we’ve rounded up the main DSLRs currently available from the two (bar the most senior models designed for professionals) and compared them with their rivals in the same price bracket.Whether you’re a photographic novice looking for your first camera, an enthusiast keen on exploring a range of options or a more advanced user looking for a full-frame powerhouse, read on to get the best idea of what your money gets you.Canon vs Nikon: Entry-level DSLRsIf you’ve got up to £500/$500 or so to spend on your first DSLR, you’re very much spoilt for choice. Not only do you have a raft of brand new models to consider, but there are also many older ones that manufacturers typically subject to discounts and cashback offers to hook you into their system.Currently, the cheapest options are the Canon EOS 1300D (known as the EOS Rebel T6 in the US), Canon EOS 2000D (known as the EOS Rebel T7 in the US) and Canon EOS 200D (known as the EOS Rebel SL2 in the US), as well as the Nikon D3300 and the newer Nikon D3400.What's the difference then? At the bottom end of the scale is the EOS 1300D / EOS Rebel T6, which features a 18MP sensor and can shoot at only 3fps, while there's a 9-point AF system featured. The new EOS 2000D / EOS Rebel T7 is very similar, but the key difference is the jump in resolution, from 18MP to 24.1MP. The EOS 200D / EOS Rebel SL2 is the most advanced Canon of the bunch. It has the latest 24.2MP sensor and features Canon's brilliant Dual Pixel CMOS AF system for quick Live View focusing and shoots at a slightly faster 5fps. There's also a really useful vari-angle touchscreen. That said, it sticks with a similar 9-point AF system as the other two cameras.Over at Nikon and both the D3300 and D3400 have 24.2MP sensors and can shoot at 5fps, and each is furnished with an 11-point AF system.With very similar headline specs, Nikon’s D3400 isn’t a significant upgrade over the D3300, and the fact that it doesn't offer automatic, built-in sensor cleaning places it at a disadvantage over its predecessor. That said, the D3400 does offer Bluetooth connectivity (known as SnapBridge), allowing you to transfer images to your smartphone. If you want to do that on the D3300, you have to buy an optional accessory in order to do this.Overall then, there's not a huge difference between the offerings from Canon and Nikon, but our pick would have to be the D3400. It's not perfect, but what it does do, it does very well and is incredibly easy to use for the first time user.Image 1 of 2Nikon D3300CANON VS NIKON: MID-RANGE DSLRSIf you’ve got a little more to spend you've got perhaps even more choice. From Canon you've got the Canon EOS Rebel T5i (known as the EOS 700D outside the US), Canon EOS Rebel T6i (EOS 750D), Canon EOS Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) and the EOS 77D.From Nikon, there's not quite the same amount of models to pick from, but the Nikon D5300 and Nikon D5600 are still very strong contendersStarting with the EOS Rebel T5i / EOS 700D, and it's starting to show its age now, with the 18MP sensor not a match for the latest 24MP sensors. It's pretty cheap, but we reckon it's worth trying to save up a little more and go for a newer camera if you can.The Nikon D5300 is starting to be harder to come by, but it has many advantages over the EOS Rebel T5i / EOS 700D. These include a 24.2MP sensor with no low-pass filter, a 39-point AF system, a larger 3.2in LCD screen (though there's no touchscreen functionality) and Wi-Fi built into the body.Collectively, this adds up to a much better proposition over the Canon, although we weren’t so crazy about the D5300’s AF speeds in live view when we reviewed the camera either. Otherwise, we were left with positive impressions and the price means it should be a very tempting proposition for many.For a little more cash the Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D is also well worth a look. Handling is great, and we love the way the touchscreen controls have been implemented and overall, it's a very solid option.All three of these DSLRs now though have been superseded by newer models, with the EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D, EOS 77D and D5600 the latest offerings from Canon and Nikon.The direct successor to the T6i / 750D, the EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D comes with a newer sensor (though the resolution remains the same at 24.2MP) that delivers better noise performance at higher ISOs and a greatly improved AF system. The EOS 77D is pretty much identical to the T7i / 800D as far as spec goes, but offers more body mounted controls - useful if you're a slightly more experienced user.That leaves the Nikon D5600, which features a 24.2MP sensor that produces very detailed images, along with an articulating touchscreen, decent 39-point AF system and polished handling. These all combine to make the D5600 one of the most well-rounded entry-level DSLRs available, but it's probably just edged out by the EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D for overall performance.If you’re after something more advanced than each manufacturer’s most basic offerings, you’ll be looking towards models such as the Canon EOS 80D, Nikon D7200 and the new Nikon D7500.All three occupy a similar kind of price bracket but there are differences. The Canon EOS 80D is a brilliant enthusiast DSLR with an articulating LCD touchscreen, a Dual Pixel CMOS AF system that provides continuous focus in stills and movies and an all-cross-type 45-point AF system. It's a system that works brilliantly, although the comprehensive AF settings may overwhelm some. Nevertheless, with 7fps burst shooting also on board it’s very much recommended if you reckon you’ll be shooting both action and videos. It also has a high quality 24.2MP sensor that is able to capture a good level of detail while keeping noise under control. A great enthusiast DSLR that packs a decent performance.The D7500 might have replaced the D7200, but don't discount it. Packed with features, a decent performance and a excellent 51-point AF system, the D7200 is topped off with a cracking 24.2MP sensor to make it an ideal camera for enthusiasts – especially if you already own some Nikon lenses. It might be getting on a bit, but this makes it an ever better buy.That leaves the new D7500. This latest addition to Nikon’s DSLR line-up represents the biggest revamp we’ve seen in the D7xxx series since the D7000 replaced the D90. The combination of Nikon's 20.9MP sensor and EXPEED 5 image processing engine from the D500 (see below) in an even more compact and affordable body make it a very tempting proposition, especially if you shoot action.Pro-spec APS-C DSLRsTwo further models are nestled between these and the full-frame offerings from each manufacturer.The Canon EOS 7D Mark II and more recently launched Nikon D500each provide action photographers with a compelling proposition. While their sensors are more or less evenly matched at 20.2MP and 20.9MP respectively, the D500’s sensor lacks an anti-aliasing filter, which should help it to capture slightly better detail.Up until the D500 was released, the EOS 7D Mark II’s 65-point all-cross-type AF system sounded impressive, but Nikon’s D500 has trounced this with a 153-point AF module with 99 cross-type points (although only 55 of these can be manually addressed by the user).Both cameras can shoot at 10fps, but the D500 promises up to 200 Raw frames versus the 31 Raw frames from the Canon, although both can capture JPEGs indefinitely at this rate. Together with 4K video recording, a broader ISO range and a larger, higher-resolution, touch-sensitive screen that can be tilted relative to the camera, the D500 outguns its rival in many areas.The fact that it only offers 20MP may put some off, and all of its advantages very much come at a steep price. If price is no issue than the D500 is very much on top, with its strong spec sheet and excellent performance meaning that it should remain relatively future-proof, but there’s no question that the EOS 7D Mark II is currently the better value deal.Most people looking at a DSLR at this level are after a one that’s furnished with a full-frame sensor, and both manufacturers provide a range of solutions.These are roughly spread across two price levels. At the lower end there’s the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Nikon D610 and Nikon D750.The EOS 6D Mark II is the newest out of the three options and pips its two Nikon rivals in the resolution stacks, with a 26.2MP full-frame sensor, compared to 24.3MP resolutions found in both the D610 and D750. That's not the whole story though as we found that the dynamic range performance of the Nikon's was that bit better.The EOS 6D Mark II's 45-point AF system is a little too weighted to the centre of the frame for our liking, but the vari-angle touchscreen with Canon's brilliant Dual Pixel CMOS AF system makes up for it.The D610 by contrast is getting on a bit, but that does make it the cheapest full-frame camera here. It's still well-spec'd too, with a solid 39-point AF system with 11 cross-type points, which is great for all-round use.So what about the D750? Like the D610, it might be showing it's age a little, but this is still a very well-rounded enthusiast full-frame DSLR. You get a tilting LCD screen with a decent resolution (no touchscreen control though), a refined 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type points, while image quality is also measurably better than the D610’s. In fact, we didn't have too many gripes with it when we came to review it. Particularly if low-light shooting or video is key, the D750 is our pick of the bunch.High-end optionsCanon and Nikon each have a number of options at the £2000/$2500+ end of the full-frame scale, but the main four are the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS 5DS (and its EOS 5DS R sibling), Nikon D810 and Nikon D850.Let's start with the 50MP EOS 5DS - this has held the crown for the high resolution DSLR for a while now, but all those pixels means it's not incredibly versatile - it's great for landscape photographers and those that work in a studio, but a little restrictive elsewhere.The 30.4MP EOS 5D Mark IV still packs in a decent amount of pixels, and is a much more versatile proposition, with a great 61-point AF system, excellent handling and a decent 7fps burst shooting.The EOS 5D Mark IV was until recently, our pick of the best DSLRs out there, but the arrival of Nikon's 45.4MP D850 has eclipsed it. In a nutshell, this is high resolution camera that packs in a high performance. The sensor delivers excellent results, while the 153-point AF system and 7fps burst shooting mean it's at home shooting pretty much any subject. The best DSLR you can buy right now.That just leaves the 36.3MP D810 - it might have been replaced by the D850, but it's still a great DSLR and you should be able to hunt it down at a great price now as well.