What are the BEST Sony Cameras of All Time? (Tier List)

[@dukecha]

This list is so hard not to agree with. Great job! The next one should be a list on EVERY native Sony Lens Ever Made or maybe EVERY non-native Sony Lens Ever Made.

[@kraigpruett]

That’s a great idea!! Maybe I will!!

[@jojostark1914]

I purchased the A7rv about a month ago and I’m absolutely blown away with the images it produces. Worth every penny.

[@kraigpruett]

It really is an outstanding camera. I am thoroughly impressed by it!

[@jojostark1914]

@@kraigpruett paired with the 50mm 1.2 gm it produces absolutely stunning images. Also super impressed with the video capabilities.

[@ElReySupr3me]

Only flaw is the evf dropping in quality when it focuses.

[@AlextheLue]

I honestly don't know how you're creating so much quality content, but you are! Keep inspiring!

[@kraigpruett]

I don’t know either, by the grace of God! 😭

[@SneakyCaleb]

The Sony a6100 for $500 used is the best value of any camera on the market. It’s so much better than the a6000 and people still recommend that old camera for around the same price. The a6100 was so good I purchased two even though I own the a7iv and a Leica. Great little cheap beater cameras and the autofocus is insane!

[@focaldreamer]

Cool video & fun idea. Keep it up brotha

[@kraigpruett]

Thanks a lot! A bunch more to come!

[@yottahertz]

Can you make a similar video on Sony/E-Mount lenses ?

[@kraigpruett]

That would be a fun one!

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*Nice to know that My FX30 is A class Tier and my ZV-E10 is Class C, Nice as I own the FX30 and ZV-E10*

[@kraigpruett]

both are such great options!

[@MarineX]

Interesting list. I have to work hard to get an image out of my a5000 but it works great in manual and with a good lens

[@kraigpruett]

Yeah it’s true. It can produce decent results but it does take a lot of effort haha

[@juiceqc7716]

Mate. Your content is so helpful. Thank you.

[@kraigpruett]

Happy to help!

[@Your_Egyptian_Papi]

Good video bro Really wanted such video a while ago

[@kraigpruett]

Thanks for the love! I wanted someone to do one too but no one did so I figured I would lol.

[@Your_Egyptian_Papi]

@@kraigpruett That’s exactly why I’m praising you for it You are the only one that did it Keep it up !!

[@stephenroberts5154]

What about the Sony ZV-1 and ZV-1F?.... I guess at that point you'd probably need to include rx series cameras as well. Would love to see some videos on those aswell

[@kraigpruett]

Maybe I can do one on all the cameras with non detachable lenses!

[@LindonSlaght]

As an owner of an a6100 I think you should've put it in S tier 😜 that's just me tho

[@kraigpruett]

It is really solid! It would make a super high tier if I only did APS-C

[@LindonSlaght]

@@kraigpruettOne day I'll look back on it with a fondness that far outweighs it's capability in context with then modern cameras... but for now it works great and I love it!

[@nino_1866]

So I'm on a pretty low budget but what camera should I buy, mainly for filmmaking maybe some photography, between the ZVE10, A6400, A6500, A6600? I am on this price range but I really don't know wich one will be better to invest in as a beginner. By the way love your videos man !

[@sergep71]

Just got an A5000 for under $200 and it included the 18-55 lens, because it's what I could afford. But once I'm more familiar with the Sony ecosystem (I'm a longtime Canon EOS DSLR and Film user) and trying out this whole mirrorless thing, I'll know where I might go next. :)

[@_thrashtalk]

Interesting you mark the a6700 over the FX30. I do too but most people put the 30 above it. Also, love the FX3 too - next big gig I have it’s coming home with me 😂

[@marionhim4178]

How about the DSLR bodied mirrorless a3000 & a3500?

[@kraigpruett]

Those didn’t make the list sadly… I kind of forgot about them!

[@triggertroyvisuals]

Was about to ask that too

[@boundaryscience]

It only goes down to F.

[@mackenziespillane628]

Where would you say an iPhone 14 Pro falls in this lineup? I’ve been watching all your videos trying to decide on a Sony for great video and photos for potential vlogging (switching from Canon potentially), but also wanting to make sure it’s better than sticking with my phone. Obviously lenses and zoom ability make all the difference as the pro is useless once you leave 1x. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!!

[@afif294]

Apples and oranges my friend.

[@nicholassmith7723]

The only thing I'm questioning is the R5/CR in S tier. The color reproduction in higher iso ranges falls off significantly compared to the 33mp sensor in the 7IV/CII

[@kraigpruett]

That’s fair! After using the A7RV though, the sensor performance is absolutely outstanding from ISO 100-6400, like mind blowing image quality. It’s just hard to compete with it, but sure because of the crazy high MP count it struggles at higher ISO, especially for video. But it’s kind of the S tier dedicated high MP photo camera.

[@captureinsidethesound]

I sold my a6100 for the a6300 because the later is better for video due to S-LOG/Cine. The a6100 just couldnt flex like i wanted with video. I use it more than my BMPCC 4K lol. I think you should have separated these into photography and video/cinema categories because its kind of discrediting picture profiles and its huge benefit. I waisted around $500 extra for the a6100 compared to the a6300 due to similar list like this back when researching hybrid cameras. So many reviews from wedding photographers seemed to ignore those profiles which was odd considering thats what separated the a6300/a6500 from the a6000, a6100 and NEX series.

[@xplaneaviation737]

only thing im questioning is the a9 in C tier. litterally so cheap and insane for sports photog, stacked sensor, 20 fps, zero blackout. should be A considering it was released 7 years ago and is only like 1500$

[@kraigpruett]

It is really good, maybe deserves a high B tier spot

[@northernbias4985]

Just when I thought I"d decided on my first camera (tight budget!) a6000,Nex 5T,a5010 and you do this, now I'm going to have to spend another few hours looking at the other options and my budget.........😮painful but enjoyable😁

[@kraigpruett]

All of them are great for a first camera! You can always upgrade your body later as you build up some better glass

[@KikujiroChan]

that list makes no sense. The A7 III and the A6000 are the best sold sony e-mount cameras how can they be so low? And of course all the "S" cameras are the most expensive and newest one. What's the point of classifying older cameras if the old ones are all rated poorly anyway. How about a iPhone tier list? spoiler warning iphone 15 is the best iphone.

[@kraigpruett]

I’m rating them in their ecosystem. If you watch my channel I have nothing but high praise for both of those. You should watch some of my full length reviews! I really do love both a lot, but just because one is best selling doesn’t mean it’s S tier. Also did you watch this video? I talked SO highly of the A7iii 😂🙌 all love fam.

[@ascott7321]

True. A6000 and A7iii are legendary cameras.

[@KikujiroChan]

@@kraigpruett exactly and that's the reason this list doesn't make any sense. In your list all current cameras are the best, oh yes what a surprise. What you are evaluating here is not the camera at the time of release but rather the development by Sony over the years. An example would be the Sony a7r II. The camera had the biggest impact to date in the E-mount and with the competition. First E-Mount Camera with IBIS, with the new much better AF and the legendary 42.5mp BSI Sensor and you put that thing in the "c" category. At the same time you put the a7cR in the "s" catergory. What is so special about that thing? It's nothing but a worse version of the a7rV and a7r IV. The problem is that you chose too many categories that overlap with each other. If you want to find the best basketball player of all you don't compare 40 years old lebron against 61 years old michael jordan. What you do is to compare both players at their best and what they achieved in their particular time.

[@19MCE]

Read the title. It's about the BEST not the BEST-SELLING or MOST POPULAR cameras. A7iii and A6000 are amazing but they get rightfully outperformed by the newer ones. There is no shame in that, they are great cameras but would you rank A6000 as high as A6700? No, you wouldn't.

[@KikujiroChan]

​@@19MCE sorry but that is just stupid. The best camera is always the current one. Do you really need a list to know that the best iPhone is the iPhone 16? If you judge purely by technical facts then a video like this is nothing more than a list of Sony's cameras sorted by year of release.

[@hantuschen]

Damn this is so cool

[@kraigpruett]

Thanks for the love!

[@ellthing7579]

I hoped for the A99 mkr.II when seeing the thumbnail, but was sad that the DLSRs didnt appear here

[@kraigpruett]

Just mirrorless cameras in the last 15 years ish

[@peser7662]

In my country, the price of 5t and 5r are the same😂 However, the video is very cool, keep it up P/s: can you review the Sony a71 in 2024?

[@YNajjar]

Did anyone feel the body of the a7r5 getting warm with normal shooting? Mine does and I’m not sure if it’s normal or not. Thanks!

[@vigotres]

a7siii Definitely deserved s tier

[@ElReySupr3me]

Sony A9 has a unique sensor exclusive to the A9 series. I stay using silent shutter on that bad boy.

[@Crazyworldd160]

i have sony 6300 i wanna upgrade to full frame not sure what to get i want higher than 24mp any suggestion please , thank you i am big fan of your videos

[@LindonSlaght]

what's your budget? An A7RIII is a camera well loved by enthusiasts wanting higher MP and full frame but can't afford the A7RV. Might be a camera to look into on the used market, I'm seeing it priced around 1700$ new, 1200$ on sale.

[@Crazyworldd160]

oh wow A7RIII 42mp full frame thank you something to consider in the future .@@LindonSlaght

[@ramblr5900]

@kraigpruett 7:25 Is the A7IV still viable first time sony camera film and photo for entry level semi pro photographer?

[@macgnf9061]

absolutely not lol. start out with an a 6000 or a6100. see if you like it first. $2000 is a high price for starting out. I have done 3 weddings and countless other shoots with a6000 and had no issues. just keep extra batteries on hand and constantly charge the other batteries.

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

IMHO the a7R III is way better than the A7 III in more way and now on used market it is even better for the price. The only thing the a7III beat it is the AF, I may be wrong though. And the A7R II is not good compared to the III (af, battery, features, IQ, color science) Same for the A7R IV, better that the A7 III in may ways

[@eli90s13]

I called out just about all of these rankings so I don't really disagree for the most. Being a cinematographer the only thing I'd slightly disagree with is the FX3 FX6 and A7Siii placements. The FX3 is pretty much the same camera as the A7Siii with a few differences. Yes it is better for cinematographers in my opinion, but I wouldn't put it a whole level down lol. Also the FX6 definitely shouldn't be on the same level as the FX3 let alone under it given that the FX3 is a baby FX6. This thing literally blows some of the most popular lower budget cimema cameras out of the water. I get the main reasoning is price, but surprisingly it costs less than the A1 lol.

[@eli90s13]

This list literally is 98% where I would put everything though lol. I was also really surprised with the placement of the ZV-E1 which is my personal favorite non cinema line camera on the list. I too would have put it at A since in my opinion feature wise it's better than both the a7Siii and the FX3, but body wise it's not really fit for professional cinematography until you rig it up. I predict the next FX camera is going to just be the ZV-E1 with an FX3 body and global shutter.

[@kraigpruett]

Super great thought! I appreciate you sharing! Looking back at my list I may move things around… probably just depends on the day honestly 😂 love your thoughts though. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Moemoe-94]

Yesterday I purchased my very first camera. I got the A7R iii

[@kraigpruett]

Great choice!!

[@ecornejoart]

Hey man, loved the video! Where would you rank the ZV-E10 II??

[@kraigpruett]

Probably A or B tier. Very good! A few flaws but it’s the best possible image quality you can get (for Sony) for under $1000.

[@Leo-jd2ny]

And what about the RX0 and RX0-II?

[@kraigpruett]

Those don’t have interchangeable lenses. I did forget the RX1 though, which does have an interchangeable lens system I believe

[@Leo-jd2ny]

@@kraigpruett ohhh yes. 👍

[@kingsamvisuals]

Pretty much all the cameras I have any interest in are on the A tier.

[@ck.standard]

A7ii definitely in the F tier for me

[@gohkairen2980]

Kinda sad that my A6000 is a D but it's a 10 year old camera it is what it is😂

[@SilentTrip]

booo you should change the clickbait title I thought you really were gonna review each and every one of them

[@kraigpruett]

This is every sony mirrolrss camera since like 2012

[@slurp3194]

I found his title to be pretty accurate and just fine. Booo your comment

[@eli90s13]

Unless the original title said something else and he just changed it this title is pretty accurate lol. It doesn't say review, it says ranking.

[@KcCake]

No rxoii is a scam

[@kraigpruett]

Didn’t charge it lol it’s been this the whole time