Rating of the best cameras in terms of image quality 2017

Every year, experts from the non-profit association of photography enthusiasts TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) conduct a vote on the best cameras on the market over the past twelve months.

The selection criteria are as follows:

• innovation;
• original technical solutions;
• design;
• lightness and ease of use;
• and, of course, value for money.

We have selected for you 10 models with the most interesting nominations, which won the 2017 camera rating in terms of image quality, usability and capabilities.

10. Nikon D5600 - the best DSLR for beginners

Worth - 57,989 rubles.

The Nikon D5600 DSLR rating opens, which won the award as the best DSLR for beginners. The 24-megapixel APS-C sensor delivers crisp, detailed images even in bright light, while conveniences like the rotary touchscreen display make life easier for photographers.

However, the camera could use some additional improvements like another adjusting wheel.

9.Pentax KP - the best APS-C camera

Price - from 78 918 rubles.

From beginners to amateurs - it was in the nomination "DSLR with an APS-C matrix for photography enthusiasts" that Pentax KP won. It has more technical capabilities than the previous place in the rating. Among them:

• a very large number of manual settings;
• folding display;
• built-in image stabilizer (no more cluttered horizons!);
• excellent autofocus;
• as well as high water, dust and frost resistance.

Together, they allow you to take beautiful pictures almost anywhere.

8. Sony Alpha A99 II - the best professional SLR camera

You can buy for 227,903 rubles.

And from amateurs to heavyweights - the prize in the category “Best DSLR for Professionals” went to the Sony Alpha A99 II. Huge resolution (42 megapixels), super-fast shooting (12 frames per second), excellent dynamic range and professional features like working with gamma profiles make the Sony Alpha A99 II an excellent device for landscape, reportage and studio photography.

Its only drawback is its very high price. This is one of the most expensive cameras in the rating.

7.Fujifilm X-T20 is the best mirrorless camera for newbies

Offered for 59,000 rubles.

This lightweight and compact interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera is one of the best options for newbies. It features an APS-C sensor, 24 megapixel resolution, hybrid autofocus, built-in flash and swivel touchscreen - all at a reasonable price. According to user reviews, the device does not overheat when recording 4K video, even when in direct sunlight in hot weather.

6. Fujifilm X-T2 is a good enthusiast mirrorless camera

Average price - 109,990 rubles.

Great design, great colors, and yet the Fujifilm X-T2 is one of the fastest shooting APS-C cameras. And its improved autofocus is capable of rivaling professional cameras. All of this earned the Fujifilm X-T2 a victory in the "Best Mirrorless Camera for Photo Enthusiast" category.

The only drawback is that the camera is designed for a small hand; it can be hard for owners of large sizes to press tiny buttons and pry small levers with their fingernails.

5. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II - the best mirrorless camera for professionals

Cost, on average - 139,990 rubles.

A worthy successor to the legendary OM series from Olympus, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II has received a number of major improvements:

• new zoom lens;
• high-speed continuous shooting (60 frames per second);
• excellent viewfinder;
• hybrid autofocus system.

All this, combined with its light weight and high durability, made the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II the winner of the “Best Mirrorless Camera for Professionals” category.

4.Fujifilm GFX 50S - Best Medium Format Camera of 2017

It is possible to buy for 419,990 rubles.

And representatives of medium format cameras come out to the photo arena. First among them was the Fujifilm GFX 50S, which earned the Best Medium Format Camera nomination. Despite the word "average" in the name, its huge 51.4 megapixel sensor allows you to take pictures with fantastic clarity, detail and ultra-low noise.

Downside: the price is also fantastically high.

3. Sony DSC-RX100 V is the best compact camera for hobbyists

Sold for 14,000 rubles.

The best compact camera for hobbyists, the Sony DSC-RX100 V could still be called the "fastest camera" - it has an amazing rate of fire. Instant autofocus, continuous shooting (24 frames per second), while the image quality is very good, and many additional modes provide a huge number of possibilities. And in terms of value for money, this is perhaps the best camera of 2017.

But do not expect from this device the same good detail in pictures at full resolution as on a DSLR.

2. Fujifilm X100F is the best professional compact camera

Can be found on sale for 89,990 rubles.

The appearance of the model, which won the “Best Professional Compact Camera” nomination, is stylized in a retro style, but its stuffing cannot be called outdated. This is the fourth generation in the series, which received a significant upgrade compared to its predecessors - a new light-sensitive matrix, a very convenient joystick for autofocus and a larger battery (which is especially important for a compact camera).

1. Nikon Coolpix W100 - the most shock-resistant, water-resistant camera

Cost - 8,990 rubles.

And this camera won the original nomination - “the most shock-resistant camera”. It is not only mega-strong, but also water-resistant (with it you can dive into the sea up to 10 meters deep), and frost-resistant (up to -10 degrees). At the same time, despite the difficult conditions, the device takes quite high-quality pictures, which are not ashamed to show off to friends. Nikon Coolpix W100 is an excellent choice for family shots, the absence of tricky settings and convenient buttons for photos and videos will allow even a child or elderly person to easily use the camera.