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Best low-light autofocus

48 CAMERAS

The dimmest light each camera can still focus in, in EV as the maker quotes it (usually at f/1.2 or f/2). Lower is better: −7 EV is close to moonlight.

Why it matters Matters for receptions, concerts, night street and anything shot by available light.

48 OF 48 CAMERAS
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Nikon Zf−10 EV$1,997#1
Nikon Z6 III−10 EV$1,997#3
Nikon Z50 II−9 EV$957
Typical−6 EVthe median of 48 cameras
Best under $1,500Nikon Z50 II−9 EV · $957Best under $2,500Nikon Z6 III−10 EV · $1,997
Best value4cameras no cheaper camera beats, marked below
  1. 1Nikon Z6 IIIFull-frame · $1,997BEST VALUE−10 EV
  2. 2Nikon ZfFull-frame · $1,997−10 EV
  3. 3Nikon Z50 IIAPS-C · $957BEST VALUE−9 EV
  4. 4Nikon Z8Full-frame · $3,297−9 EV
  5. 5Nikon Z9Full-frame · $4,797−9 EV
  6. 6OM System OM-3Micro Four Thirds · $1,800−8 EV
  7. 7OM System OM-1 IIMicro Four Thirds · $2,000−8 EV
  8. 8Canon EOS R8 IIFull-frame · $1,899−7.5 EV
  9. 9Canon EOS R3Full-frame · $4,399−7.5 EV
  10. 10Canon EOS R1Full-frame · $6,799−7.5 EV
  11. 11Fujifilm X-T30 IIIAPS-C · $1,000−7 EV
  12. 12Fujifilm X-S20APS-C · $1,499−7 EV
  13. 13Fujifilm X-E5APS-C · $1,699−7 EV
  14. 14Fujifilm X-T5APS-C · $1,999−7 EV
  15. 15Fujifilm X-H2APS-C · $2,299−7 EV
  16. 16Canon EOS R6 IIFull-frame · $1,999−6.5 EV
  17. 17Canon EOS R6 IIIFull-frame · $2,799−6.5 EV
  18. 18Canon EOS R5 IIFull-frame · $4,099−6.5 EV
  19. 19Nikon Z6 IIFull-frame · $1,447−6 EV
  20. 20Panasonic Lumix S9Full-frame · $1,498−6 EV
  21. 21Panasonic S5 IIFull-frame · $1,998−6 EV
  22. 22Sony ZV-E1Full-frame · $2,498−6 EV
  23. 23Panasonic Lumix S1 IIFull-frame · $2,898−6 EV
  24. 24Panasonic Lumix S1R IIFull-frame · $2,998−6 EV
  25. 25Sony A7S IIIFull-frame · $3,998−6 EV
  26. 26Sony FX3Full-frame · $4,298−6 EV
  27. 27Sony FX3AFull-frame · $4,298−6 EV
  28. 28Sony A7R VIFull-frame · $4,498−6 EV
  29. 29Canon EOS RPFull-frame · $899BEST VALUE−5 EV
  30. 30Canon EOS R7APS-C · $1,649−5 EV
  31. 31Sigma BFFull-frame · $2,199−5 EV
  32. 32Sony A9 IIIFull-frame · $6,798−5 EV
  33. 33Nikon Z30APS-C · $557BEST VALUE−4.5 EV
  34. 34Nikon ZfcAPS-C · $757−4.5 EV
  35. 35Canon EOS R10APS-C · $1,099−4 EV
  36. 36Nikon Z7 IIFull-frame · $1,697−4 EV
  37. 37Panasonic Lumix GH7Micro Four Thirds · $1,798−4 EV
  38. 38Sony A7 IVFull-frame · $1,998−4 EV
  39. 39Sony A7C IIFull-frame · $2,498−4 EV
  40. 40Sony FX2Full-frame · $2,698−4 EV
  41. 41Sony A7 VFull-frame · $2,898−4 EV
  42. 42Sony A7R VFull-frame · $3,498−4 EV
  43. 43Sony RX1R IIIFull-frame · $5,098−4 EV
  44. 44Sony A1 IIFull-frame · $6,998−4 EV
  45. 45Sony ZV-E10 IIAPS-C · $1,198−3 EV
  46. 46Sony A6700APS-C · $1,498−3 EV
  47. 47Sony FX30APS-C · $2,098−3 EV
  48. 48Fujifilm GFX100RFMedium format · $5,599−3 EV
Price vs Low-light AF Best value Other cameras
−10 EV−5 EV$500$1k$2k$4k$8kPRICE →↑ BETTER
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