A Sensor as Big as Film For a long time full frame DSLRs—cameras with image sensors as large as a 35mm film frame—were only for pros and well-heeled shutterbugs. Most folks buy an SLR with an APS-C image sensor, a little less than half the size of full frame in terms of surface area. But there are advantages to a bigger sensor, including a larger, brighter viewfinder and the ability to create an extremely shallow depth of field with wide-aperture lenses. You'll still have to part with a good chunk of change to get an entry-level full frame model like the Nikon D610 or the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, but there's no doubt that costs are dropping, making these cameras available to more and more photographers. Entry-Level and Pro Choices The least expensive bodies start at around $1,500, but can be had for less if you catch a sale. They don't pack all of the features you'll find in pricier models geared at pros. SLR bodies that sell for a few thousand dollars feature more advanced autofocus systems, better weather sealing, and more durable designs so they can withstand the rigors of frequent use by working professionals. Pentax has a lone full frame SLR model. The K-1 falls outside our top ten, but is a solid option for users in want of a high-resolution, full frame model, and it comes in under $2,000. See How We Test Digital Cameras If you're a sports shooter or a photojournalist, instant and accurate focus, fast burst shooting, and tank-like durability are required. Canon and Nikon offer pro bodies that are up to the task. Both companies have relatively new models—the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and the Nikon D5. These pro bodies have superb autofocus systems that allow them to rattle off shots in rapid succession and lock onto focus nearly instantly. The top-end autofocus systems require larger camera bodies, and both models squeeze huge batteries into integrated vertical shooting grips. Other Full Frame Options A big SLR isn't the only way to get a full frame sensor. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is a small compact with a fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens, but you pay for its size and top-notch glass. The Leica Q features a similar design, but its full frame sensor is married to a wider 28mm f/1.7 lens and its price crosses the $4,000 mark. Sony has a full line of mirrorless cameras with full frame sensors in its Alpha 7 II series. And Leica's line of rangefinder cameras has been full frame for some time. We've yet to review a full frame DSLR that's been a disappointment in terms of image quality, but all have their own strengths and weaknesses, especially in regard to autofocus and burst shooting capability. Check out the Best DSLR Lenses we've tested to help you make a decision. And when you're ready to start shooting, read our 10 Beyond-Basic Photography Tips. Nikon D850 Review MSRP: $3299.95 at Pros: Full-frame 45.7MP image sensor. 153-point autofocus system. 7fps burst shooting. Wide ISO range. 4K video. Large optical viewfinder. Tilting touch LCD. Dual card slots. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.Cons: Live View focus uses contrast detection only. Omits built-in flash. SnapBridge system needs some work.Bottom Line: The Nikon D850 offers the best of all worlds: extreme resolution, fantastic image quality, fast shooting, and an exceptional build. It's our favorite pro SLR.Read Review Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review MSRP: $3499.00 at Pros: 30MP full-frame image sensor. Fast 61-point autofocus system. 7fps continuous shooting. Unlimited JPG shooting buffer. Pro-grade build. Dual Pixel AF Live View focus system. 3.2-inch touch screen. Integrated GPS and Wi-Fi. CF and SD card slots.Cons: Cropped 4K video. Clean HDMI output is 1080p only. Dual Pixel Raw function slows camera and offers limited benefits. 4K video files are quite large. Omits in-body flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV balances resolution and shooting rate, making it an ideal camera for professional photographers.Read Review Nikon D5 Review MSRP: $6499.95 at Pros: Fast 153-point autofocus system. 12fps continuous shooting. Strong high ISO image quality. 20MP full-frame image sensor. Tough, durable build. 3.2-inch touch LCD. Clean HDMI output. 4K video capture. Available with dual XQD or CF slots.Cons: 4K video is cropped. Underwhelming autofocus for video. No Wi-Fi or GPS. Omits in-body flash.Bottom Line: The top-of-the-line Nikon D5 SLR doesn't disappoint thanks to best-in-class autofocus, 4K video recording, and a full-frame image sensor.Read Review Nikon D750 Review MSRP: $2299.95 at Pros: 24-megapixel full-frame image sensor. 6.5fps burst shooting. Solid high ISO performance. Fast 51fps autofocus system. 1080p60 video capture. Intervalometer and time lapse functions. Dual card slots. Tilting rear display. Loads of physical controls. Uncompressed video output via HDMI. Integrated Wi-Fi.Cons: Sensor includes optical low-pass filter. Time lapse limited to 8 hours. GPS module is a pricey add-on. Wi-Fi remote function needs improvement. No PC sync socket.Bottom Line: The Nikon D750 delivers pro-level performance at a reasonable asking price, making it our Editor's Choice for full-frame DSLRs under $2,500.Read Review Pros: 14fps burst shooting. 61-point autofocus system. Large shooting buffer. Dual Pixel AF for smooth Live View and video autofocus. 20MP full-frame image sensor. 3.2-inch touch LCD. Pro-grade build. In-body GPS. 4K video. CF and CFast card slots.Cons: 4K video is cropped. Clean HDMI recording for 1080p only. Omits Wi-Fi and in-body flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a pro-grade SLR with a best-in-class shooting rate, a full-frame image sensor, and an extensive lens library.Read Review Pros: Highest resolution in class. 5fps burst shooting. Full-frame image sensor. Dual memory card slots. 61-point autofocus system. Intervalometer and time lapse support. Sharp rear display. Solid control layout. Medium and Small Raw capture modes. 1080p video.Cons: Limited to ISO 12800. Optical low-pass filter detracts from detail. Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS. Lacks built-in flash.Bottom Line: Canon's EOS 5DS D-SLR has a high-resolution sensor that filters out color moir�, but it sacrifices a little detail in the process.Read Review Pros: Highest resolution in class. 5fps burst shooting. Full-frame image sensor. Dual memory card slots. 61-point autofocus system. Intervalometer and time lapse support. Sharp rear display. Solid control layout. Medium and Small Raw capture modes. 1080p video.Cons: Limited to ISO 12800. Not a true OLPF-free design. Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS. Lacks built-in flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 5DS R offers the most resolution you'll find in a full-frame SLR, but its high ISO capabilities are limited.Read Review Pros: Excellent high-ISO quality. Uncompressed 1080p workflow. 6.1fps shooting. 39-point AF system. Compact, full-frame body. Sharp rear display. Dual SD card slots.Cons: No GPS, Wi-Fi, or PC sync socket. Compressed control layout. Must initiate autofocus manually during video recording.Bottom Line: The Nikon D610 is a very minor update to the D600; its burst rate is slightly faster, but otherwise it's the same camera.Read Review Pros: Incredible 42MP full-frame image sensor. 12fps capture rate. Dual autofocus system. Sturdy, pro-grade build. Crisp EVF. Articulating rear LCD. Focus point joystick selector. Uncompressed or compressed Raw capture options. 4K video capture.Cons: Lengthy write times. Neglected lens system. Some photographers dislike EVFs. In-body stabilization not as effective as lens-based IS. Battery life lags behind other pro models. Omits built-in flash.Bottom Line: No other camera can capture high-resolution images at an extreme burst rate, making the Sony Alpha 99 II an attractive option for shooting fast-moving action.Read Review Pros: Full-frame 26-megapixel image sensor. 45-point autofocus system. Dual Pixel AF in Live view. 6.5fps continuous shooting. Vari-angle LCD. Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS.Cons: More image noise than expected. Limited dynamic range for full-frame. Small AF coverage area. Video limited to 1080p. Omits built-in flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 6D Mark II improves upon its predecessor with 26-megapixel resolution, improved Live View focus, and a 45-point autofocus system, but its sensor isn't as good as competing models.Read Review The Best Full-Frame Cameras for 2019
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A Sensor as Big as Film For a long time full frame DSLRs—cameras with image sensors as large as a 35mm film frame—were only for pros and well-heeled shutterbugs. Most folks buy an SLR with an APS-C image sensor, a little less than half the size of full frame in terms of surface area. But there are advantages to a bigger sensor, including a larger, brighter viewfinder and the ability to create an extremely shallow depth of field with wide-aperture lenses. You'll still have to part with a good chunk of change to get an entry-level full frame model like the Nikon D610 or the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, but there's no doubt that costs are dropping, making these cameras available to more and more photographers. Entry-Level and Pro Choices The least expensive bodies start at around $1,500, but can be had for less if you catch a sale. They don't pack all of the features you'll find in pricier models geared at pros. SLR bodies that sell for a few thousand dollars feature more advanced autofocus systems, better weather sealing, and more durable designs so they can withstand the rigors of frequent use by working professionals. Pentax has a lone full frame SLR model. The K-1 falls outside our top ten, but is a solid option for users in want of a high-resolution, full frame model, and it comes in under $2,000. See How We Test Digital Cameras If you're a sports shooter or a photojournalist, instant and accurate focus, fast burst shooting, and tank-like durability are required. Canon and Nikon offer pro bodies that are up to the task. Both companies have relatively new models—the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and the Nikon D5. These pro bodies have superb autofocus systems that allow them to rattle off shots in rapid succession and lock onto focus nearly instantly. The top-end autofocus systems require larger camera bodies, and both models squeeze huge batteries into integrated vertical shooting grips. Other Full Frame Options A big SLR isn't the only way to get a full frame sensor. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II is a small compact with a fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens, but you pay for its size and top-notch glass. The Leica Q features a similar design, but its full frame sensor is married to a wider 28mm f/1.7 lens and its price crosses the $4,000 mark. Sony has a full line of mirrorless cameras with full frame sensors in its Alpha 7 II series. And Leica's line of rangefinder cameras has been full frame for some time. We've yet to review a full frame DSLR that's been a disappointment in terms of image quality, but all have their own strengths and weaknesses, especially in regard to autofocus and burst shooting capability. Check out the Best DSLR Lenses we've tested to help you make a decision. And when you're ready to start shooting, read our 10 Beyond-Basic Photography Tips. Nikon D850 Review MSRP: $3299.95 at Pros: Full-frame 45.7MP image sensor. 153-point autofocus system. 7fps burst shooting. Wide ISO range. 4K video. Large optical viewfinder. Tilting touch LCD. Dual card slots. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.Cons: Live View focus uses contrast detection only. Omits built-in flash. SnapBridge system needs some work.Bottom Line: The Nikon D850 offers the best of all worlds: extreme resolution, fantastic image quality, fast shooting, and an exceptional build. It's our favorite pro SLR.Read Review Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Review MSRP: $3499.00 at Pros: 30MP full-frame image sensor. Fast 61-point autofocus system. 7fps continuous shooting. Unlimited JPG shooting buffer. Pro-grade build. Dual Pixel AF Live View focus system. 3.2-inch touch screen. Integrated GPS and Wi-Fi. CF and SD card slots.Cons: Cropped 4K video. Clean HDMI output is 1080p only. Dual Pixel Raw function slows camera and offers limited benefits. 4K video files are quite large. Omits in-body flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV balances resolution and shooting rate, making it an ideal camera for professional photographers.Read Review Nikon D5 Review MSRP: $6499.95 at Pros: Fast 153-point autofocus system. 12fps continuous shooting. Strong high ISO image quality. 20MP full-frame image sensor. Tough, durable build. 3.2-inch touch LCD. Clean HDMI output. 4K video capture. Available with dual XQD or CF slots.Cons: 4K video is cropped. Underwhelming autofocus for video. No Wi-Fi or GPS. Omits in-body flash.Bottom Line: The top-of-the-line Nikon D5 SLR doesn't disappoint thanks to best-in-class autofocus, 4K video recording, and a full-frame image sensor.Read Review Nikon D750 Review MSRP: $2299.95 at Pros: 24-megapixel full-frame image sensor. 6.5fps burst shooting. Solid high ISO performance. Fast 51fps autofocus system. 1080p60 video capture. Intervalometer and time lapse functions. Dual card slots. Tilting rear display. Loads of physical controls. Uncompressed video output via HDMI. Integrated Wi-Fi.Cons: Sensor includes optical low-pass filter. Time lapse limited to 8 hours. GPS module is a pricey add-on. Wi-Fi remote function needs improvement. No PC sync socket.Bottom Line: The Nikon D750 delivers pro-level performance at a reasonable asking price, making it our Editor's Choice for full-frame DSLRs under $2,500.Read Review Pros: 14fps burst shooting. 61-point autofocus system. Large shooting buffer. Dual Pixel AF for smooth Live View and video autofocus. 20MP full-frame image sensor. 3.2-inch touch LCD. Pro-grade build. In-body GPS. 4K video. CF and CFast card slots.Cons: 4K video is cropped. Clean HDMI recording for 1080p only. Omits Wi-Fi and in-body flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a pro-grade SLR with a best-in-class shooting rate, a full-frame image sensor, and an extensive lens library.Read Review Pros: Highest resolution in class. 5fps burst shooting. Full-frame image sensor. Dual memory card slots. 61-point autofocus system. Intervalometer and time lapse support. Sharp rear display. Solid control layout. Medium and Small Raw capture modes. 1080p video.Cons: Limited to ISO 12800. Optical low-pass filter detracts from detail. Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS. Lacks built-in flash.Bottom Line: Canon's EOS 5DS D-SLR has a high-resolution sensor that filters out color moir�, but it sacrifices a little detail in the process.Read Review Pros: Highest resolution in class. 5fps burst shooting. Full-frame image sensor. Dual memory card slots. 61-point autofocus system. Intervalometer and time lapse support. Sharp rear display. Solid control layout. Medium and Small Raw capture modes. 1080p video.Cons: Limited to ISO 12800. Not a true OLPF-free design. Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS. Lacks built-in flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 5DS R offers the most resolution you'll find in a full-frame SLR, but its high ISO capabilities are limited.Read Review Pros: Excellent high-ISO quality. Uncompressed 1080p workflow. 6.1fps shooting. 39-point AF system. Compact, full-frame body. Sharp rear display. Dual SD card slots.Cons: No GPS, Wi-Fi, or PC sync socket. Compressed control layout. Must initiate autofocus manually during video recording.Bottom Line: The Nikon D610 is a very minor update to the D600; its burst rate is slightly faster, but otherwise it's the same camera.Read Review Pros: Incredible 42MP full-frame image sensor. 12fps capture rate. Dual autofocus system. Sturdy, pro-grade build. Crisp EVF. Articulating rear LCD. Focus point joystick selector. Uncompressed or compressed Raw capture options. 4K video capture.Cons: Lengthy write times. Neglected lens system. Some photographers dislike EVFs. In-body stabilization not as effective as lens-based IS. Battery life lags behind other pro models. Omits built-in flash.Bottom Line: No other camera can capture high-resolution images at an extreme burst rate, making the Sony Alpha 99 II an attractive option for shooting fast-moving action.Read Review Pros: Full-frame 26-megapixel image sensor. 45-point autofocus system. Dual Pixel AF in Live view. 6.5fps continuous shooting. Vari-angle LCD. Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS.Cons: More image noise than expected. Limited dynamic range for full-frame. Small AF coverage area. Video limited to 1080p. Omits built-in flash.Bottom Line: The Canon EOS 6D Mark II improves upon its predecessor with 26-megapixel resolution, improved Live View focus, and a 45-point autofocus system, but its sensor isn't as good as competing models.Read Review - Zugriffe: 165