For beginners, choosing the best camera probably means looking for a camera that offers ease of use, the ability to grow skills, and of course, an affordable cost.
If you have only just begun a photography hobby, the budget might be limited. You might want to learn more before investing a huge amount. Luckily, there are plenty of cameras in the market for you. They are not only affordable but are also simple to use. These cameras have a combination of both fully automatic and manual modes. So, today, we are providing you with a list of the best cameras in Nepal that beginners or amateur photographers can purchase in Nepal.
8. Canon EOS 4000D
Starting our list is Canon EOS 4000D. When it comes to the camera, Canon has always been one of the most trusted brands in Nepal. It is easy to use and the build is quite good as well. The newbies will have no problem settling down with the settings of the camera.
Canon EOS 4000D is compact and lightweight, making it extremely portable to carry around. The camera provides plenty of features for its price, which will be sufficient for beginners. With the right lens, the camera clicks pretty decent photos and videos. Connectivity to smart devices is also possible via the Canon Camera Connect app.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 436 grams (body only) |
| Screen | 2.7-inch TFT screen |
| Image sensor | 22.3×14.9mm, 18MP |
| Image resolution | Up to 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Video resolution | Up to 1080p@ 30fps |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage |
| ISO Range | 100-12800 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000-30 seconds |
| Shooting modes | Scene intelligent auto, creative auto, portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, food, night portrait, programme AE , Shutter-priority AE, aperture priority AE, manual, movie mode |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation provided on compatible lens |
| Flash | In-built, but also supports external flash |
| Mount type | EF/EF-S |
| Connectivity | Wifi, Type c Mini HDMI connector, high-speed USB |
| Battery life | Up to 500 shots |
The price for Canon EOS 4000D is Rs 56,000
7. Nikon D3500
Nikon D3500 is one of the most user-friendly cameras that beginners have no problem handling. It is an update from the Nikon D3400, but there are no such features that differentiate them except for the battery life. It provides pretty decent photos and videos which should be adequate for beginners. Nikon’s free SnapBridge app is compatible with smartphones and the photos you click will appear right there on the smartphone. You can even use the smartphone or tablet to remotely trigger the D3500 to take pictures.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 415 grams (body only) |
| Screen | 3-inch TFT screen |
| Image sensor | 23.5×15.6mm, 24 MP |
| Image reolution | Up to 6,000 x 4,000 pixels |
| Video resolution | Up to 1080p@60fps |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage |
| ISO range | 100-25600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000-30 seconds |
| Flash | In-built, but also supports external flash |
| Mount type | Nikon F DX |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Type-C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Battery life | Up to 1,550 shots |
The price for Nikon D3500 is Rs 53,000 in Nepal.
6. Nikon D5600
The Nikon D5600 is another entry-level device in Nikon’s lineup that flaunts a 24MP CMOS APS-C sensor with no optical low-pass filter (OLPF). For greater user convenience, the new lineup of the Nikon camera comes with the SnapBridge technology for file sharing with the smartphone and tablets. This app makes it easy for the user to communicate and share files to/from smartphones/tablets.
The camera has a touch display from where the users can swipe, pinch, zoom and even set focus with fingertips, just like a smartphone. Nikon D5600 also includes the vari-angle or fully articulating display that allows the photographers to compose the shots easily from all angles.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 465 grams |
| Screen | Fully articulating 3.2-inch TFT screen |
| Image sensor | 23.5×15.6mm, 24MP |
| Image resolution | Up to 6,000 x 4,000 pixels |
| Video resolution | Up to 1080p@60fps |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000-30 seconds |
| Flash | In-built, but also supports external flash |
| Mount type | Nikon F DX |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Type-C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Battery life | Up to 820 shots |
The price for Nikon D5600 is Rs 68,000
5. Sony Alpha A6000
Sony has always been one of the most trusted and renowned brands in electronics in Nepal. It is also one of the most innovative brands when it comes to the camera. Also, it is the one to hype up the now trending mirrorless cameras.
Sony Alpha A6000 is probably the most affordable mirrorless camera in the market right now. Though the updated version Alpha A6100 is also available in the market, there is no huge significant change in the features. For beginners, the A6000 should do just fine. Along with real-time tracking, the camera also has reliable auto-focus and clicks decent lowlight images. There is also a one-touch remote and one-touch sharing option that lets the user transfer photos and videos from the camera to the smartphone.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 284.91 grams |
| Screen | 3-inch TFT LCD |
| Image sensor | 23.5×15.6mm, 24.3MP |
| Image resolution | Up to 6,000 x 4,000 pixels |
| Video resolution | Up to 1080p@60fps |
| Viewfinder | In-type electronic |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 (expandable up to 51200) |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000-30 seconds |
| Flash | In-built |
| Mount type | Sony E-mount |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Type C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, microphone jack, no headphone jack |
| Battery life | Up to 325 shots |
The price for Sony Sony Alpha A6000 is Rs 70,500 which includes a kit lens.
4. Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS M6 is one of the mirrorless camera series of Canon. The camera has a compact and lightweight body that is impressible and is very portable. The camera comes with electronic stabilisation to suppress the shakes and vibrations while capturing videos. Some of the key features of Canon EOS M6 are a 24MP APS-C sensor with a max ISO of 25600, a dual pixel on-sensor PDAF, electronic video stabilisation combined with in-lens IS to give 5-axis IS, electronic video stabilisation combined with in-lens IS to give 5-axis IS and wi-fi with always-connected Bluetooth.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 390 grams |
| Screen | 3-inch TFT fully articulating |
| Image sensor | 22.3×14.9mm, 24.2MP |
| Image resolution | Up to 6,000 x 4,000 pixels |
| Video resolution | Upto 1080p@60fps |
| Viewfinder | Optional electronic |
| Shooting modes | Scene intelligent auto, hybrid auto, creative assist, SCN (self-portrait, portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, food, panning, handheld night scene, HDR backlight control), creative filters (grainy B/W, soft focus, fish-eye effect, art bold effect, water painting effect, toy camera effect, miniature effect (stills and movie), high dynamic range), programme AE , shutter priority AE, aperture priority AE, manual exposure, custom (x2), movie (movie auto exposure, movie manual exposure, time-lapse movie) |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000-30 seconds |
| Flash | In-built, but also supports external flash |
| Mount type | AII EF*/EF-S, M lenses |
| Connectivity | Wi-fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, Type C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Battery life | Up to 395 shots |
The price for Canon EOS M6 is Rs 75,990 with 15-45mm kit lens.
3. Canon EOS M50
Canon EOS M50 is another innovation in the mirrorless series of Canon cameras. Just like the M6, this is also a pretty lightweight and portable camera. But, there are lots of upgrades in M50 from M6. Thanks to its powerful DIGIC 8 processor, the image processing is very fast. The camera also records cinematic videos in 4K. The camera has a 24.1 APS-C sensor that can shoot continuously at 10 fps. The camera also has dual pixel CMOS AF which is fast, accurate and has precise tracking. Canon EOS M50 can quickly connect to smart devices and PCs for easy image sharing on social media or cloud backup with wi-fi, Bluetooth and automatic image sync and transfer.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 390 grams |
| Screen | 3-inch TFT, fully articulating screen |
| Image sensor | 22.3 x 14.9 mm, 24.1MP, CMOS, APS-C |
| Image resolution | Up to 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Video resolution | Up to 4k @25fps |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 95% coverage |
| Shooting Modes | Scene intelligent auto, hybrid auto, creative assist, SCN (self-portrait, portrait, smooth skin, landscape, sports, close-up, food, panning, handheld night scene, HDR backlight control, silent mode), creative filters (grainy B/W, soft focus, fish-eye effect, water painting effect, toy camera effect, miniature effect, HDR art standard, vivid, bold, embossed), Programme AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, movie (movie auto exposure, movie manual exposure, time-lapse movie) |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/4000 – 30 seconds |
| Flash | In-built, but also supports external flash |
| Mount type | EF/EF-S, M lenses |
| Connectivity | Wi-fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, Type-C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Battery life | Up to 235 shots |
The price for Canon EOS M50 with 15-45mm Kit lens in Nepal is Rs 89,990.
2. Nikon D7200
Though released back in 2015, Nikon D7200 is still one of the best entry-level cameras in the market. It was the first Nikon device to flaunt wi-fi and NFC connectivity. The build quality is still hardly matchable by its later generation competitors. Though it does not have a touchscreen display and 4K recording option, it has all the feature a beginner would ask for. The D7200 has a more accurate viewfinder, larger battery life, has environmental sealing that allows shooting in tough conditions, a higher resolution screen, a top LCD for viewing and changing settings easily and two storage slots.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 675 grams (camera body only) |
| Screen | 3.2-inch TFT, 1228.8k dots, fully articulating screen |
| Image sensor | 23.5 x 15.6mm, 24.2MP, CMOS, APS-C |
| Image resolution | Up to 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Video resolution | Upto 1080p@60fps |
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage |
| Shooting modes | Auto mode, sports mode, shutter priority, auto flash off, close-up, programme AE, portrait, night portrait, landscape, manual, child, aperture priority |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/8000 – 30 seconds |
| Flash | In-built, but also supports external flash |
| Mount type | Nikon F DX |
| Connectivity | Wi-fi, NFC, Bluetooth, Type-C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Battery life | Up to 1,110 shots |
The price for Nikon D7200 with 18-140mm lens is Rs 124,000
1. Sony Alpha a7R
Topping our list is the Sony Alpha a7R. It is the only camera that mounts a full-frame sensor. Upon launch, the Alpha a7R was the first camera in Sony’s lineup to possess a sensor with a whopping 36MP resolution. And there is no optical low pass filter (OLPF) which aids in the resolving power and increased image details.
Due to its high-resolution sensor without an AA filter, a7R is really focused on still image quality. It is also quite adept at video recording. It records at 1080/60p and 24p, with manual exposure control, headphone and mic ports, audiometer, zebra pattern, XLR support (via adapter), and live, uncompressed HDMI output. It also boasts features like dust and moisture resistance, tiltable LCD screen, fast intelligent autofocus, gapless on-chip lenses and many more.
Specifications
| Camera weight | 465 grams |
| Screen | 3-inch TFT, no touchscreen, articulating display |
| Image sensor | 24 x 35.9 mm, 36.4MP, exmor CMOS, full frame |
| Image resolution | Up to 7360 x 4912 pixels |
| Video resolution | Up to 1080p@60fps |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 100% coverage |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 |
| Shutter speed | 1/8000 – 30 seconds |
| Flash | Supports external flash |
| Mount type | Sony E Mount |
| Connectivity | Wi-fi, Type C mini HDMI connector, micro USB 2.0, headphone port, microphone port |
| Battery life | Up to 340 shots |
The price for Sony Alpha a7R in Nepal is Rs 110,000 for body only.
