Often looking for the right camera can be a daunting task.
Photography is all about light. To let the camera “see” what you wish, you have tools controlling how much light reaches the camera sensor: the aperture and shutter speed controls. With too little light, your photo will be too dark. With too much light, it will be too bright. In both cases some details will be lost. You use aperture and shutter speed to achieve the proper exposure, while taking into account some important side-effects you should be aware about.
Same story happens in a photo camera. I am now probably risking to get a negative evaluation of my opinions by saying about which camera system to buy – I say “system” as the body is only part of the equation. The available lenses, sensor size, usage and preferences will all play a part in deciding which camera to get.
How to make your final decision
As explained above, there are a lot of different factors that will help you decide what is the right camera for you. My go to took, is DXO Mark – they have a great site for comparing different cameras and seeing how they stack up against each other. This sense check should reduce the risk of spending your hard earned cash on a lemon…
Although its brief, hopefully this helps you think about the different aspects of what you’ll need and enable you to make a more informed decision.