Where the data comes from
- Camera bodies: the manufacturers' spec sheets and manuals (Sony, Canon, Nikon), completed by the specialist press. Sensor readout times come from measurements published by the community (Horshack's table, Thom Hogan's notes).
- Lenses: The Digital Picture's spec pages and Wikipedia's tables, cross-checked against the manufacturers' sites.
- Each model lists its sources at the bottom of the page and a check date ("checked in October 2026").
- A missing value is shown as a dash.
Prices and the cost index
The prices shown are the launch price (bodies) or the indicative list price in euros (lenses), taken at the check date. They vary by country, promotions and the second-hand market.
The cost index ranks each model from € to €€€€€ based on this price, with different thresholds for bodies and for lenses:
| Index | Bodies | Lenses |
|---|---|---|
| € | under €2,000 | under €600 |
| €€ | €2,000 to €3,000 | €600 to €1,200 |
| €€€ | €3,000 to €4,000 | €1,200 to €2,200 |
| €€€€ | €4,000 to €5,500 | €2,200 to €4,000 |
| €€€€€ | €5,500 and more | €4,000 and more |
Lens tiers
Lenses are sorted by use (landscape, portrait, macro…) and by mount (Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z). In each case there are three tiers: entry level, mid-range and pro. When there are more than three lenses for the same use and mount, the tiers are spread according to price.
Sigma and Tamron lenses are placed in the mount they are sold for (E, and Z for two Tamron lenses).
Radar charts and "My use"
"My use" takes the weighted average of the criteria you choose, each scaled from 0 to 100 against the best model shown.
Please note
- This is only compiled information, not tests. The "Tests and reviews" links lead to the sites that have run them.
- I have no commercial relationship with the brands mentioned, and no affiliate links.
- The names and brands mentioned belong to their owners.
Reporting an error
A wrong value, an out-of-date price, a missing model: write to me (the "report an error" link at the bottom of the model pages).
