7 Best Camera for Photography under 1 Lakh (2022)

Looking for a compact mirrorless camera to help develop your photographic skills? The OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is one of the best camera for photography options around and offers great value considering its feature set. A useful flip-down touchscreen and good ergonomics make it a fine option for beginners who are moving up from a smartphone or compact camera. And because the E-M10 Mark IV is a Micro Four Thirds camera, it has one of the biggest selections of lenses around, which means it’s a model that can really grow with you. 

On the downside, it lacks a microphone or USB-C ports, and the autofocus lags a little behind rivals like the Sony A6100 (see below). So while the latter is a better bet for sports or action shooting, we felt like the E-M10 Mark IV is a more fun camera to use in our review and is one of the few at this price point to bring in-body image stabilization, a very handy bonus for handheld shooting.

We know that mirrorless cameras are all the rage, but we’ve included the Canon EOS 90D for all those DSLR fans we know are still out there – and for all the folk who’ve got drawers full of Canon lenses! The Canon EOS 90D is an astounding APS-C workhorse of a camera for photography, which combines the highest resolution yet seen in an APS-C sensor of 32.5MP, with high-speed frame rate of 10fps, and it also manages glorious uncropped 4K video, without that irritating crop that has plagued Canon cameras in the past.

Its handling and ergonomics are a joy, reminding us of why shooting on a DSLR is such an enjoyably tactile experience, and it’s available for a welcome enthusiast price point – not to mention the fact that you get an optical viewfinder, which many people still prefer to the electronic viewfinders on mirrorless cameras. Rumours of the DSLR’s death will have been greatly exaggerated if Canon keeps on producing models as good as this.

It’s hard to think of another camera that offers the same blend of size, performance, affordability and charm as the Fujifilm X-S10. For both hobbyists and pros looking for a small mirrorless camera, it’s an excellent choice that covers all the bases for both stills and video. As our review discovered, you get a tried-and-tested 26.1MP APS-C sensor and, impressively for a camera this small, in-body image stabilization (IBIS). 

This feature, which helps you preserve image quality while shooting handheld, can also be found in some small Sony and Olympus cameras, but none of those offer the X-S10’s excellent handling or range of features, based on our testing. It has a handy vari-angle screen, great build quality, and shoots impressive 4K video, too. Pair it with a prime lens and you have a fine travel or street camera – thanks to X-S10’s large grip, though, it’ll also match nicely with longer lenses as well.

Despite not being perfect, the Nikon Z5 is the best entry-level full-frame model you can buy right now, making it a great option for those looking to upgrade to the larger sensor for the first time. With a 24.3MP that reliably produces vibrant, sharp and clean images, a reliable autofocusing system and a comfy and well-built body, there’s a lot we liked about the Nikon Z5 during our testing. 

Equipping it with the same high-resolution viewfinder as its more advanced Z6/Z7 siblings is a nice touch that adds a touch of premium quality to proceedings. What lets the Z5 down are things that some might not even be too bothered about – the 4.5fps maximum frame rate being underwhelming for action shooters, and the crop applied to 4K video being frustrating for vloggers. Not bothered by either of those things? It’s one of the best camera for photography and a fine choice for those who want full-frame on a budget.

Not everyone need a full-frame camera – and like the Fujifilm X-T4, the OM System OM-1 harnesses the benefits of its smaller sensor to create a compelling alternative for those whose priorities are size, versatility and a fun handheld experience. Thanks to its new stacked Micro Four Thirds sensor, which is the first of its kind, and a speedy TruePix X processor, the OM-1 performed admirably in most our tests. Quite simply, it’s the one of the most enjoyable cameras you can buy. 

We found that the OM-1 performed well up to ISO 1600 and had slightly less aggressive noise reduction than its Olympus-made predecessors. Its computational modes are also the best you’ll find outside a smartphone, with the likes of HIgh Res Shot, Live ND and in-camera Focus Stacking going some way to compensating for its smaller sensor. On the downside, its autofocus tracking isn’t quite up to the level of Canon or Sony, and the controls can be a little fiddly. That 20MP resolution also isn’t huge for a camera of this price. But if you can overlook those drawbacks, then the OM-1 (and its huge range of Micro Four Thirds lenses) will make a fine companion.

If you’re searching for your first action camera for photography, the GoPro Hero 10 could be a little more than you need, but if you’re looking for a camera that can shoot really smooth, high-quality footage, this one can’t be better. Although it may resemble the GoPro Hero 9, which is currently in production, it is a major advance.

It has a new G2 processor, which doubles frame rates, makes the UI incredibly snappy, and powers the greatest image stabilization technology currently used in action cameras. Its ability to shoot in 5.3K 60p utilizing GoPro’s new HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization is its standout feature. It offers the finest low-light performance of any GoPro to date and can take 23-megapixel photographs.

The entry-level Sony A6000 has established itself as a very popular mirrorless camera for photography since its release five years ago. Its successor, the A6100, adopts its formula and makes a number of beneficial adjustments. According to our evaluation, the A6100 combines a small yet powerful design with a feature set that won’t let down more intrepid users. The APS-C sensor is the same 24.2MP chip used in Sony’s higher-end cameras, and the focusing technology is shared with the flagship Sony A6600, so it can take some time to fully appreciate the camera’s capabilities.

The result is excellent continuous subject-tracking powers and, paired with a good lens, images with plenty of detail and accurate colors. Battery life is also decent and the tilting screen is now touch-sensitive, though its functionality is fairly limited. Certain performance and handling quirks are shared with its more expensive siblings – Auto ISO doesn’t suit fast-moving subjects, for example – but these are more forgivable on an entry-level model, especially such a solid all-rounder as the A6100. It deserves to be just as popular as its predecessor.