OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mirrorless Camera with 20mm f/1.4 Lens Kit (Black)
- 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor
- TruePic IX Image Processor
- 2.36m-Dot Eye-Level OLED EVF
- 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with Essentials+ Kit (Black)
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon Z50 II Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses and Carry Bag Kit
- 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 7 Image Processor
- UHD 4K60p/Full HD 120fps Video Recording
- Improved Autofocus, 9 Subject Detection
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens and Basic Bundle (Crimson Red)
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens and Basic Bundle (White/Silver)
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag and Memory Card
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- Compact, Lightweight Design
Nikon Z50 II Mirrorless Camera with 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Essentials+ Kit
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Lens
Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II Mirrorless Camera with 9mm f/1.7 Lens and Basic Bundle (Black)
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag and Memory Card
- DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens
- 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor with AR Coating
Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera with 24-105mm Lens and Webcam Starter Kit
FUJIFILM X-S20 Mirrorless Camera with 15-45mm Lens
- 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor
- X-Processor 5 Image Processor
- 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
- 6.2K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps
FUJIFILM X-S20 Mirrorless Camera with 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Basic Bundle
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag and Memory Card
- XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens
- 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor
Nikon Z50 II Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm & 50-250mm Lenses and Essentials+ Kit
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
B&H Photo Video a6100 Mirrorless Camera with 35mm f/1.8 Lens and Educational Kit
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag, Tripod and Memory Card
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Lens
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera and 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens and Essentials+ Kit (Crimson Red)
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens and Essentials+ Kit (White/Silver)
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera with Cropping Guide Firmware
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- 4K60p 10-Bit Internal Video, Canon Log 3
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0" 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
FUJIFILM X-T30 III Mirrorless Camera with Sigma 56mm f/1.4 Lens for Portrait Photography (Charcoal Silver)
- 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor
- X-Processor 5 Image Processor
- 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p & FHD/240p Video
- Configurable Film Simulation Dial
Nikon Z50 II Mirrorless Camera with 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens and Essentials+ Kit
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with 26mm f/8 Lens Kit (Black)
- 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- Compact, Lightweight Design
- 6K30p 4:2:0 10-Bit Video Recording
- C4K/4K60p 4:2:2 10-Bit
Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 10-20mm f/4 Lens and Basic Bundle (White)
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag and Memory Card
- E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G Lens
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 10-20mm f/4 Lens Kit (White)
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
- 3.0" Side Flip-Out Touchscreen LCD
- 425-Point Fast Hybrid AF
Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 10-20mm f/4 Lens and Basic Bundle (Black)
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag and Memory Card
- E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G Lens
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 10-20mm f/4 Lens Kit
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
- 3.0" Side Flip-Out Touchscreen LCD
- 425-Point Fast Hybrid AF
Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II Mirrorless Camera with 9mm f/1.7 Lens and Essentials+ Kit (Black)
- Quality Essentials to Start Shooting
- Backup Power, Protection & Memory
- Bag, Spare Battery & Memory Card
- DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens
Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses Kit (Black)
- 26MP APS-C Exmor R CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K60 and Full HD 120p Video
- 3.0" Touchscreen LCD, Vertical Support
- 759-Point Fast Hybrid Phase Detection
Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera Portrait Photography Kit
- Full Kit for Flash Portraits
- Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera
- Canon RF 18-45mm Lens
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Sony a6100 Mirrorless Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
- SVGA Tru-Finder 1.44m-Dot OLED EVF
Sony a6100 Mirrorless Camera with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Basic Bundle
- Basic Accessories to Start Shooting
- Bag and Memory Card
- E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
Panasonic LUMIX S9 Mirrorless Camera with Content Creation Kit (Black)
- High-Quality Sound Out of the Box
- Specialized Multimedia Creation Tools
- Bag-Ready Portable Studio
- Stable Video Thanks to Handheld Grip
Digital Camera Buying Guide
B&H Photo has been a staple in the photography and videography businesses since it was founded in 1973. Though we service more industries today, cameras remain the lifeblood of our business. We sell a wide variety of digital cameras from all the top brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Pentax, Leica, Samsung, and more. Digital camera types include Digital SLR cameras (DSLR), Mirrorless System cameras, Point-and-Shoot cameras, Medium Format cameras, camera bundles and more. Read below to find out which camera type best suits your needs.
Types of Digital Cameras
DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras largely replaced film-based SLRs during the 2000s. DSLRs are the most advanced and versatile cameras available to consumers today. They give you the most control over how your pictures are taken, and are thus meant for more serious amateur photographers and professionals. DSLRs allow you complete control over exposure settings, including aperture priority, shutter priority, and various program modes. Their fast autofocus produces great shots when shooting fast-moving subjects or scenes. They also utilize an interchangeable lens system, enabling photographers to use the most appropriate lens for whatever they are shooting. Finally, DSLRs have large sensors, which generally produce higher-quality images. Learn More About DSLRs.
Mirrorless system cameras are very similar to DSLR cameras in that they use interchangeable lenses, have large sensors, and allow the photographer to use the camera in full manual, automatic, or semi-automatic modes. The main difference is the size. Mirrorless cameras are closer to the size of compact point-and-shoot cameras because they do not have the optical viewfinder that DSLRs have. Optical viewfinders use a system of mirrors that accurately show the scene about to be photographed. Mirrorless cameras forgo those for electronic viewfinders or LCD screens, which preview the scene about to be photographed. This makes them quieter, smaller, and lighter, which is ideal for more serious photographers who value discretion and portability, from wedding and theater photographers to travel photographers. Learn More About Mirrorless Cameras.
Point-and-shoot cameras (sometimes called compact cameras) are most suited for entry-level hobbyists who value their smaller size and ease of use. The mode most often used on point-and-shoots is ‘automatic,’ which is great for beginners, and will generally produce a good photo. Those who want to take it a step further can use other scene modes such as landscape, portrait, or sports, depending on the shooting situation. Most point-and-shoots today feature at least a 3x zoom and 16.6 MP, making them better than most new smartphone cameras, and great for enlarging and printing photos. For amateur photographers who want something small that can fit into a purse or pocket, a point-and-shoot is probably the best option. Learn More About Point and Shoot
Medium format cameras are reserved for serious professionals. Their large sensors allow for larger individual pixels, and for more light to enter the camera. They also allow for a much greater dynamic range, which means larger tonal value, and greater color accuracy. The end results are stunning “real world” photos which capture scenes close to how your eyes and brain process them. If your goal is to take a photograph and enlarge it considerably, then medium format cameras are your best option. Be aware, though, that they often come with a steep price.


