Whether you’re just starting out in the world of photography, or you’re a seasoned professional on a budget, you can find some great deals online. Below we have compiled a varied list of amazing high performing cameras under £600. All of the cameras below can be found in stores such as Currys, or online stores such as eBay and Amazon UK. q
DSLR
DSLR Cameras are for those looking to explore professional photography a little more. With interchangeable lenses and usually bulky designs, DSLR cameras are perfect for taking the perfect picture. Below are some of the highest-performing DSLR cameras on the market today under £600.
NIKON D3300 DSLR Camera
The D3300, although identical in looks to its predecessor (the D3200), is far superior in terms of technology. With a right-hand grip and lip at the top of the camera, you’ll find it can easily be held one-handed if needs be.
The body of this model from Nikon is made from plastic, however, you can still see the amount of quality put into the design, as well as the tech inside. The rubber coating on the grip looks great and is perfect for grasping, and the coating can also be found on the thumb rest, which is situated on the back of the camera.
Unlike the D3200, the D3300 has a new “i” button, which can be used to get past the main menu in order to quickly change the ISO settings. Like most DSLR designs, the Nikon D3300 has a mode dial on the top of the camera. Here you can access Manual Mode, Automatic Shooting and other Scene Modes such as Panoramic and Macro. You can also find a range of new filters on this model – which were missing from the previous Nikon device.
You can buy this camera online from £300-£320, which includes a default lens.
CANON EOS 1300D DSLR Camera
With the Canon EOS 1300D, you can send pictures easily to your phone with the NFC connection app, which is available on both IOS and Android devices. All you have to do is tap your phone to the side of the camera and the devices are paired instantly. From here, you can move photos easily from one device to the other.
With this device comes the “Q” button. Tapping this will show you various functions and filters, which you can use and see on the screen. You can navigate anything on the screen with the command dial, and make adjustments by tapping the buttons on the dial itself. On this part of the camera, you can also mess around with the IOS settings.
Videos with the Canon 1300D are recorded at 1080p and delivers great quality videos even when transferred from the camera to your chosen device. The longest you can record on the 1300D is 12 minutes when the video reaches the 4GB limit.
The 1300D will cost you around £300.
Mirrorless Cameras
Mirrorless cameras are for the professional on the go. These cameras are usually small and compact. However, they deliver great quality images and videos for their size and usually feature interchangeable lenses. Here are some of our top picks:
SONY a5000
The a5000 is perfect if you’re looking to upgrade from a handheld or even a phone. The model boasts face detection, multiple modes for shooting and full HD video shooting. The screen on the A5000 is 3inches wide and can be flipped up to 180 degrees, so it’s great if you’re a selfie fanatic!
With this camera, you can transfer images onto your phone thanks to NFC connectivity. All you need to do is download Sony’s PlayMemories App. With this camera, you can also retouch images within the phone itself, and you can create time lapse videos thanks to an app which you can download from the app store on your phone.
This camera has an E-Mount, which means it can hold different lenses for the more seasoned professional.
Prices for this camera start at around £320
CANON EOS M3
The Canon M3 is an entry level camera which rivals the Sony a5000. Although the Canon is much more expensive, coming it in around £400, it doesn’t offer much more than the Sony in terms of specs. However, the design of the camera is beautiful, and can’t be excluded if you are after a brand name and a lovely design. The M3 has a chunky hand grip, meaning you can operate it one-handed if you need to.
You can also order this camera in a bundle, which comes with a range of lens kits.
The screen is 3 inches and is LCD, which will give you more vivid colours and visibility in daylight.