Best Digital Cameras for 2020

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Digital cameras have proved to be very handy. Read on for the information about the much-hyped and impressive digital cameras that will rule the year 2020.

With so many options to choose from, deciding the best digital camera is a daunting task. Other than the features and your budget, the intended usage also plays a crucial role in determining the ideal camera.

A point and shoot camera is enough if you intend to pursue photography as a hobby, but if you plan to make a career out of it, a DSLR is a must.

Alongside basic point and shoot models, we now have advanced point and shoot cameras for those who seek that 'DSLR experience' - without having to face the trouble of carrying a bulky DSLR along. Some compact cameras come equipped with an interchangeable lens mount.

Interestingly, all these categories come with overlapping features. Hence we have no option, but to take all of them into consideration when compiling a list of best digital cameras for 2020.

Pentax KP

1. Sensor Sensor Type: CMOS Effective Pixels: 24.3 megapixels Maximum Resolution: 6016x4000 2. Image Quality ISO: Auto, 100 – 819200 White Balance Presets: 9 Custom White Balance: Yes Image Stabilization: Yes 3. Focus Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x

4. LCD Display Size: 3 inches Dots: 921,000 5. Features Face detection: Yes Live View: Yes Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec Max Shutter Speed: 1/24000 sec In-built Flash: Yes External Flash: Yes Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Mono Battery: Up to 14 hours Price: USD 796.95

Pros and Cons Pros: Comes with replaceable grips. Hence easy to hold. Cons: Video mode has a low performance.

Fujifilm X-T20

1. Sensor Sensor Type: CMOS Effective Pixels: 24.3 megapixels Maximum Resolution: 6000x4000 2. Image Quality ISO: Auto, 200 – 12800 White Balance Presets: 7 Custom White Balance: Yes Image Stabilization: No 3. Focus Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x

4. Screen Size: 3 inches Dots: 1,040,000 5. Features Face detection: Yes Live View: Yes Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec Max Shutter Speed: 1/32000 sec In-built Flash: Yes External Flash: Yes Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Mono Battery: Up to 12 hours Price: USD 699(body only)

Pros and Cons Pros: Stylish look, In-built Wifi Cons: Video quality isn't the best Worthy Alternatives: Fujifilm X-E3, Fujifilm X100F, Fujifilm FinePix XP120

Nikon D750

1. Sensor Sensor Type: CMOS Effective Pixels: 24 megapixels Maximum Resolution: 6016x4016 2. Image Quality ISO: 100 – 12800 White Balance Presets: 12 Custom White Balance: Yes Image Stabilization: No 3. Focus Focal Length Multiplier: 1x

4. Screen Size: 3.2 inches Dots: 1,229,000 5. Features Face detection: Yes Live View: Yes Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec In-built Flash: Yes External Flash: Yes Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Mono Battery: Up to 34 hours Price: USD 1296.95

Pros and Cons Pros: Excellent image quality, great video features and advanced auto-focus. Cons: Slow live view and limited buffer capacity Worthy Alternatives: Nikon D850, Nikon Coolpix W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

1. Sensor Sensor Type: CMOS Effective Pixels: 20 megapixels Maximum Resolution: 5184x3888 2. Image Quality ISO: Auto, 200 – 25600 White Balance Presets: 5 Custom White Balance: Yes Image Stabilization: Yes 3. Focus Focal Length Multiplier: 2x

4. Screen Size: 3.2 inches Dots: 1,620,000 5. Features Face detection: Yes Live View: Yes Min Shutter Speed: 60 sec Max Shutter Speed: 1/16000 sec In-built Flash: No External Flash: Yes Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Mono Battery: Up to 15 hours Price USD 1699.99(body only)

Pros and Cons Pros: In-built WiFi, Advanced video capabilities Cons: Images are not so high resolution Worthy Alternatives: Panasonic Lumix DC FZ80 / DC FZ82, Panasonic Lumix DC-GX850 / DC-GX800 / DC-GF9, Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90)

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

1. Sensor Sensor Type: CMOS Effective Pixels: 26.2 megapixels Maximum Resolution: 6240x4160 2. Image Quality ISO: Auto, 100 – 40000 expands to 50 - 102400 White Balance Presets: 6 Custom White Balance: Yes Image Stabilization: No

3. Focus Focal Length Multiplier: 1x 4. Screen Size: 3 inches Dots: 1,040,000

5. Features Face detection: Yes Live View: Yes Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec In-built Flash: No External Flash: Yes Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Mono Battery: Up to 55 hours Price: USD 1299.99(body only)

Pros and Cons Pros: In-built WiFi and Bluetooth Cons: Moderate auto-focus Worthy Alternatives: Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D / Kiss X9), Canon Power Shot SX730 HS, Canon EOS 77D / EOS 9000D, Canon EOS M6, Canon EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D / Kiss X9i, Canon Power Shot G9 X Mark II

Sony Alpha A9

1. Sensor Sensor Type: BSI – CMOS Effective Pixels: 24.2 megapixels Maximum Resolution: 6000x4000 2. Image Quality ISO: Auto, 100 – 51200 White Balance Presets: 10 Custom White Balance: Yes Image Stabilization: Yes

3. Focus Focal Length Multiplier: 1x 4. Screen Size: 3 inches Dots: 1,440,000

5. Features Face detection: Yes Live View: Yes Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec Max Shutter Speed: 1/32000 sec In-built Flash: No External Flash: Yes Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Mono Battery: Up to 24 hours Price: USD 4499

Pros and Cons Pros: Supports two SD card slots, weather sealed and great auto-focus Cons: Slightly over-priced Worthy Alternative: Sony Cyber-shot DSC - RX10 IV

Several new digital cameras have been introduced over the last few years. Some of these have given birth to a whole new category in themselves. Not surprisingly, the practice of segregating the existing models into two groups, point and shoot cameras and DSLRs, has now become a thing of the past.