Canon v. Sony v. Nikon: Battle of the Brands

The OM system example is spot on, about the Olympus 300mm f4 "smaller than full frame", in reality its just like comparing between a FF 400mm f2.8 prime and a FF 400mmf5.6 prime. Or, to put it into actual perspective, an a7r5 with 70-200GM2 +1.4x cropped to 4752 x 3564 (17MP) would produce similar results as a m43 with 300mm f4, while the Sony is lighter, much shorter, way more flexibilty in reframing (280mm to 600mm) and similarly priced (lens wise)

I really like you guys.

I just purchased the canon r7 came from my cellphone to the canon m50mark2 and now have the canon r7. I love this camera very much and with canons low budget rf options it's a win for me. I don't need the most expensive L glass to take great amazing pictures there basic glass is plenty good for me and what I use it for now if I was a professional and it was my business then sure L glass is just pro tools but I'm a father of 3 and a doggy and I'm shooting alot of soccer games and walks in the park / photography from landscape to astro for my own enjoyment and leisure. I do eventually want to make money off my learned skill and with canons lowered end glass its totally possible to get a start with them and eventually jump to higher end glass. I only hate that last time I bought into a apsc line I made the mistake to go with the m50s line not really thinking much about lenses I was new and saw good reviews on the camera and the the price... bought ef-M glass witch some gems in the line up. And now I'm on to the r7 and none of those lenses can come with me and now my only options are ef/efs glass or rf glass for the most part and as much as my camera won't utilize the rf glass as much there's doggy poop for apsc lenses again soo RF glass it is and who knows maybe canon won't change mounts again or all together kill off the rf-s mount and I'll get some great apsc lenses for this great r7. Anyways that's my story you guys had alot to do with my next Canon camera thanks to your R camera videos I was able to decipher the canon R line and fou d the r7 was the exact camera I needed in my life. Much love you guys keep doing what your doing helping all of us dummys wade threw this wonderfully world of photography!

I'm just gonna say this... if my wife was that blazay blah about spending 10k on a camera I'd be ending the video session and ordering it like right now. Practicality be damned im spending 10k on it if I had it and my wife was like "why not".

I know what OM could do. Make affordable cameras because the brands have lost their minds.

Pentax - not a mention! Yes, useless for video but great build including weather sealing and with a menu system that's simple to use and great viewfinders. They last as my K5 from 2011 proves. For someone on a budget the compatibility with older lenses combined with this build means you can have a system that's still reasonably priced and allows the novice to experiment and learn their craft.

Nikon just launched the ZF and everyone seems to love it, but, it's a retro Nikon that can't focus retro AF-D lenses. Nikon needs an FTZ adapter with a built in focus motor for old AF-D lenses.

sony is the best ... always

i was avid/die hard Nikon customer. WAS i said. Nikon just doesnt do it for me anymore. Everything you stated about Nikon is why i got rid of all my camera bodies, and lenses and went with Sony (A7R V) and 3 lenses. Love the Sony. My wife shoots with the A9 and she loves it. Sorry Nikon, you guys have to make the mentioned improvements.

What matters most is the brain behind the camera

I have invested in Sony since their first DSLR Alpha was available in 2010 (I assume?) and have a few lenses with the A Mount.

A few years later that Alpha camera was faulty and I am looking forward to get a full frame from Sony.

However what pisses me off is that Song switched to an e-mount lens system and all of my lenses (Carl Zeiss T Sonnar 135mm 2.8) cannot be mounted on their newer cameras unless I get an expensive Mount converter.

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And the winner is .. PENTAX K1000

I used to do some hobby/semi-pro videography a long time ago (late90s early 2000s) and I used Panasonic video cameras and their focusing ability was so much above a Sony that it was not even funny. Especially when shifting focus from near to far, sony was just hunting back and forth and it was a celebration if it eventually brings the subject in focus. But with Panasonic that was never an issue. Strange how things have shifted...

I clearly qualify as a Nikon loyalist, and until the Z8 introduction a DSLR holdout. Now I’ve created a spreadsheet mapping out my F to Z transition plan. Your overview of the major brands, where they’ve been and where they are going was illuminating, especially for one who for convenience if nothing else ignored the other brands. I’m reminded of how much I loved using my OM-1 kit of decades ago. Recently my granddaughter, shopping for a film body, bought a vintage OM-1. She said it just spoke to her. She was unaware of my history with that camera. For all the tech specs and test reports, in the end our choices have more to do with love than logic.

Sony!

I think Fujifilm is quite innovative with their lineup of X and GFX cameras. And they are trying out things. I'm happy that they don't leave us with the big 3. (I shoot Fujifilm, Nikon F and Leica Q and somehow don't like Canon and Sony.)

These two have no concept when it comes to high end hybrid applications. We're using Z9's along side of Arri on set. They replaced the A1's because the overall color science from Nikon is an even better match to cinema cameras. On top of that, for set photography, Nikon is also better just via ergonomics. Not that I expect Tony and Chelsea to comprehend what happens when you put 30K glass on a hybrid camera, but they are in a very low-end world of shooting. Of course, for general shooting, you can't go wrong with ANY of these systems. But at the high-end hybrid world, Nikon has the momentary lead with the Z8 and Z9.

What's happening to Pentax?

Tony and Chelsea, I appreciate all the hard work you put in to show us all the features of all these very expensive Cameras and Lenses, But I am on Disability and really enjoy photography and there is no way I could ever afford one of these setups. I have been looking at Nikon like the D3s Or D4s as these can be obtained for 500. or less and still have a pro type system could you make some suggestions for very limited budget. thank you in advance Tony

I just purchased my first mirrorless camera. My first choice was Canon but because of the third party lens issues, I decided to go with Sony.
Thanks for all the great reviews and info.

Here what I believe. We are living in a good time where so many good camera are being made, Nikon, Canon, Fuji..Sony. except for some cases (like fast autofocus or multiple frame rates) you can pretty much get the same results in any brand if you choose a appropriate model.
So what is boils down to at the end?
Which brand you like. Being Fan boy and loving you gears. I can pretty much love every brand camera except for Sony. They make fantstic camera with fantastic glasses. I just can not connect to it. Maybe it is because they lack history comparing to Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad , Leica. I need my camera to have a soul, being best at everything is not that important.

Truth be told, the reason I like Nikon and stick in to it wasn't because how great it is, which I think it is. But it is because my idol in photography, steve mccurry, used to work with Nikon SLR and DSLR.

I do believe these fight over trashing other cameras is silly. But there is nothing wrong with being a fan and loyal customer.

I have owned an A7R3 since it came out. I have all the updates. I have used it nearly to death. I hate it. It keeps on running but It's a friggin Sony. They are doing so many anti-consumer things in all of their vertices. I won't buy their new stuff because of that attitude and Bx. Canon lost my trust when they wouldn't support their professional printer after three years. I have never owned a Nikon because of the body price for what they offered. I just don't know which direction to go anymore. So far I'm stuck with Sony.

Sony is to hi for me I pufer canon and nikon

Looking forward to a US-made camera brand review! Come on guys : show some ambition.

Canon

Olympus cameras are great. I have several Sony cameras (NEX-5, a6000, a6300, ZV-e10) but more often than not I take the Olympus with me. (EM5). Great ergonomics, fabulous stabilization, weather resistant body, built like a tank, and looks great. Small, super duper lenses, many or which are weather resistant. Yes, my Sony cameras are better in some circumstances (especially for video) but for general travel and street photography I prefer the Olympus.

More Cowbell. Eleven. Thanks. toronto canada.

This is a great show. So much valuable information. I want to know if it’s possible to get the Leica dynamic range and detail in a portrait when using a Sony a7 III?

I was a life long Nikon shooter. When I got the Z6 it was such a HUGH disappointment, I left for Sony with the A7Siii and never looked back. GOODBYE NIKON for ever! PS. Just bought a A7R5 and have a ZV1 as well!

Great video!!! While I lean more towards Canon. I will say "The best camera is the one in your hand."

OM System saying they don't run in the race is like an obese person in a marathon shouting, "I might not win the race, but I'll jiggle my way to the finish line with style!"

Stop saying it wrong 🙂. It’s not Nykon 😂

Sony for the win! Why! Because their tech from their handheld cameras have crossed over into main the stream with their android mobile devices! Plus, all of the other world's they have their hands in.

Thanks to both. You're absolutely fabulous

Someone let me play with a blad at the bar. I felt crazy playing with a camera that cost more than my car

sony is like a I phone with out negatives of i phone. I own canon and nikon just because compatibly with astrophotography adaptors and manually of the technology for astrophotography. now I am interested in regular for fun photograph and sony looks real tempting. I do not want to thing about lens problem future update futures or any problems and I know company will stay because almost everything produce with sony sensors. they also can support business with other branches like audio. they just say ok here very functional camera that will not cause any problem in the future and we are not a company that limits products with our ecosystem but you have to pay for it at least from my perspective.

Sony is my camera choice for so many practical reasons.

I’m vary happy that NIKON is back in the game and hopefully they’ll catch-up soon enough.

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$6500 FOR A CAMERA BODY IS INSANE! Even if brand new! You guys live in LaLa Land!! The market is not composed of professionals primarily, so if u spend a third with a lens and get as good….. We’ll see who still around in a decade!

SIZE MATTERS: Smaller IS better! What u can load in a backpack for OM, u need a steamer trunk for the full frame guys! So if ur not a serious professional with sherpas, u will always beat them with ur Olympus gear, no matter what u want to call OM!

It’s just too similar with Steve Job’s saying: “The best camera is the one in ur pocket”!!!!!!!
OM is still in shell shocked transition, so exercise restraint when making rash comments!

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant you guys are great. Everybody should watch you. I'm glad you're not super biased about any one brand.

I wish canon would make a good looking camera like the canonet. Canon colors are my favorite.

I'm plenty happy with Canon and have no intention of switching. Would I love if they had more glass options, yes. But to me their cameras, despite being utilitarian, are second to none in all the areas that matter to me.

I am still rooting for Nikon to pick up the pace, and I am still quite blown away of the options Z9 offers /I started with my D60 and upgraded to D750 ... and now I am thinking of switching to Sony or rather keeping it in team "Yellow" and opting in future to sequel of Z9 ... who knows what the future of Nikon will bring us.

if you photograph shit, it will remain shit. no matter which manufacturer you shoot with.

Pentax?

Hi Tony and Chelsea, I always enjoy these multi brand discussions, I always learn something.

I'm a NIkon fan.
I just wish their Z9 technology would trickle down to their lower end cameras much faster.