The Best FF Camera –Ranking My Cameras Best To Worst
Here’s a summary and structured breakdown of the video:
Overview
In this video, photographer Matti Sulanto ranks his full-frame camera systems (Sony, Nikon, Panasonic) across four categories: Photography, Video, Ergonomics, and Overall Usage. He emphasizes that the rankings are based on his personal experiences, preferences, and use case, primarily street and documentary photography.
Cameras Reviewed
Key Points
1. Best Camera for Photography
•Winner: Sony A7 Mark IV
•Best image quality with a 33MP sensor.
•Excellent dynamic range.
•Superior autofocus and user interface.
•Drawback: Autofocus settings don’t carry over between photo and video modes.
•Runner-Up: Nikon Z6 Mark II
•Great image quality, only slightly behind the Sony.
•Autofocus is excellent but less intuitive than Sony’s.
•Major drawback: Cropped aspect ratios are baked into RAW files.
•Third Place: Panasonic Lumix S5 II X
•Good for photography but overshadowed by the other two.
•Outstanding IBIS (stabilization) is its standout feature for handheld shooting.
2. Best Camera for Video
•Winner: Panasonic Lumix S5 II X
•Designed for video professionals.
•Features like 6K open gate recording, shutter angles, and built-in fan for overheating prevention.
•Best IBIS among the three cameras.
•Runner-Up: Nikon Z6 Mark II
•Offers full-width 5.4K at 60fps.
•Can shoot RAW video but lacks open gate recording and shutter angles.
•Third Place: Sony A7 Mark IV
•Oldest of the three, limited video features.
•Excellent video footage quality, but lacks advanced video options like open gate recording.
3. Best Camera for Ergonomics
•Winner: Sony A7 Mark IV
•Four command dials, one with a lock for easy adjustments.
•Best battery life and most versatile card slots (CFexpress and SD).
•Runner-Up: Panasonic Lumix S5 II X
•Three command dials and good ergonomics.
•Drawback: Thumb dial can be turned unintentionally.
•Third Place: Nikon Z6 Mark II
•Only two command dials, requiring button combinations for exposure adjustments.
•Best viewfinder among the three.
Final Thoughts
•All three cameras excel in their own right, and any would be a solid choice for both photography and videography.
•Matis’ Pick for a Single Camera:
•The Panasonic Lumix S5 II X would likely be his choice due to its versatility and lack of major downsides.
Additional Notes
•Notable Exclusion: Canon:
•Matis doesn’t currently own Canon cameras due to the lack of third-party autofocus lenses for full-frame Canon mirrorless systems.
•Lighthearted Tone:
•The video is meant to be an opinion-based and fun comparison, not a definitive judgment on the cameras.
If you have any specific questions about these cameras or the rankings, feel free to ask!