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Best Rated Full Frame DSLRs – Comparison and Reviews (2020)

January 2, 2020 by  
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Best Rated Full-Frame Digital DSLRs- This is a roundup of the top-rated full frame digital SLRs.. Full frame Digital SLRs have the same size imaging sensor as a frame of 35mm film (used in film SLRs). These type of SLRs are used by Professionals as they will give you a bigger and brighter viewfinder, more light sensitivity, and you can use 35mm film lenses without a conversion factor. Larger imagers also provide pictures with less noise. Compare the important features and reviews of the full frame SLRs listed below. Nikon’s Full Format cameras are called FX-format. All full frame DSLRs now have a high definition movie mode, while older models did not. Use of these DSLRs for movie making and TV shows has taken off, with recent movies using Canon DSLRs for many scenes or even shooting an entire movie and/or TV show. The light weight and small size make these cameras ideal for an independent filmmaker. Recent models now have the ability to monitor the audio with headphones.

Best Rated Full Frame Digital SLRs
(Full Frame Camera – Comparison & Reviews )

Canon 5D Mark IV
Full Frame
4K DSLR Camera
Canon 5D Mark III
Full Frame
DSLR Camera
Nikon D850
FX-format
4K DSLR Camera
Nikon D750
FX-format
DSLR Camera

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Full Frame
30.4 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 100-32000
EXP ISO 102,400
61 AF focus points
3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen
No built-in flash
30 – 1/8000 sec
Exposure Durability 150,000
Burst Mode: 7.0 fps
5.9″ x 4.6″ x 3.0″
Digic 6+ Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 60,30, 24fps.
4K DCI @ 24, 30fps
External Mic Jack
Headphone Jack
Manual Audio Level
HDR, Silent Mode
WiFi, NFC, GPS
Full Frame
22.3 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 100-25600
EXP ISO 102,400
61 AF focus points
3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 dots
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No built-in flash
30 – 1/8000 sec
Exposure Durability 150,000
Burst Mode: 6.0 fps
6.0″ x 4.6″ x 3.0″
Digic 5+ Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 24, 30, 60p
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External Mic Jack
Headphone Jack
Manual Audio Level
HDR, Silent Mode
Full Frame
45.7 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 64-25600
EXP ISO 51,200
153 AF focus points
3.2-inch TFT LCD with 2,359,000 dots
Tilting Touchscreen
– – –
30 – 1/8000 sec
Exposure Durability 200,000
Burst Mode: 7-9 fps
5.7″ x 4.9″ x 3.1″
EXSPEED 5 Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 24,30, 60, 120p
4K UHD @ 24, 30p
External Mic Jack
Headphone Jack
Manual Audio Level
8K Time Lapse
Dual card slots
Full Frame
24.3 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 100-12800
EXP ISO 51,200
51 AF focus points
3.2-inch TFT LCD with 1,229,000 dots
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no built-in flash
30 – 1/4000 sec
Exposure Durability 150,000
Burst Mode: 6.5 fps
5.6″ x 4.5″ x 3.1″
EXSPEED 4 Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 60,30, 24fps.
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External Mic Jack
Headphone Jack
Manual Audio Level
Built-in Wifi


Best Rated Full Frame Mirrorless Lens System Cameras
(Full Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras – Comparison & Reviews)

Sony Alpha
A7s Mark II 4K Camera
Sony Alpha
a7R Mark III Camera
Sony Alpha
a7R Mark II 4K Camera
Sony Alpha
a7 Camera

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Full Frame Imager
Mirrorless Camera
12.2 Megapixels
1080p/24/30/60/120 HD
UHD/24/30P 4K
ISO 100-102,400
Exp ISO to 409,600
169 AF Points
3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,228,000 dots
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OLED 2.36M Dots
EVF
Tilting Screen
30 – 1/8000 sec
Burst Mode: 5 fps
4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.5″
Weight: 22.12 ounces
BIONZ X Processor
E-mount Lens
Mic & Headphone
Jack

Crop factor: None
WiFi & NFC
5-Axis SteadyShot
S-Log2 & 3 Gamma
Magnesium Alloy Body
clean HDMI output
Full Frame Imager
Mirrorless Camera
42.4 Megapixels
1080p/24/30/60/120p
UHD/24/30P 4K
ISO 100-32,000
Exp 50 to 102,400
399 AF Points
3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,440,000 dots
Touchscreen
Dual Card Slots
OLED 3.69M Dots EVF
Tilting Screen
30 – 1/8000 sec
Burst Mode: 10 fps
5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.9″
Weight: 23 ounces
BIONZ X Processor
E-mount Lens
Mic & Headphone Jack
Crop factor: None
WiFi & NFC
5-Axis SteadyShot
HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
Magnesium Alloy Body
clean HDMI output
Full Frame Imager
Mirrorless Camera
42.4 Megapixels
1080p/24/30/60 HD
UHD/24/30P 4K
ISO 100-25,600
Exp ISO to 102,400
399 AF Points
3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,228,000 dots
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OLED 2.36M Dots EVF
Tilting Screen
30 – 1/8000 sec
Burst Mode: 5 fps
5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.4″
Weight: 22.05 ounces
BIONZ X Processor
E-mount Lens
Mic & Headphone Jack
Crop factor: None
WiFi & NFC
5-Axis SteadyShot
S-Log2 Gamma
Magnesium Alloy Body
clean HDMI output
Full Frame Imager
Mirrorless Camera
24.3 Megapixels
1080p/24/60 HD
– – –
ISO 100-25,600
Exp ISO to 25,600
117 AF Points
3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,228,000 dots
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OLED 2.36M Dots EVF
Tilting Screen
30 – 1/8000 sec
Burst Mode: 5 fps
5.0″ x 3.7″ x 1.9″
Weight: 16.7 ounces
BIONZ X Processor
E-mount Lens
Mic & Headphone Jack
Crop factor: None
WiFi & NFC
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clean HDMI output


Best Rated Full Frame Digital SLRs
(Comparison & Reviews )

Canon 6D
Full Frame
DSLR Camera
Nikon D5
FX-format
DSLR Camera
Nikon D610 FX-format
DSLR Camera

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Full Frame
20.2 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 100-25600
EXP ISO 102,400
11 AF focus points
3.0-inch TFT LCD with 1,040,000 dots
– – –
No built-in flash
30 – 1/4000 sec
Exposure Durability 100,000
Burst Mode: 3.9 fps
5.7″ x 4.4″ x 2.8″
Digic 5+ Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 24,30fps.
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External Mic Jack
Built-in WiFi
Built-in GPS
HDR, Silent Mode
Full Frame
20.8 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 100-102400
EXP ISO 3,280,000
153 AF focus points
3.2-inch TFT LCD with 2,360,000 dots
Touchscreen
No built-in flash
30 – 1/8000 sec
Exposure Durability 200,000
Burst Mode: 12 fps
3.7″ x 6.3″ x 6.3″
EXSPEED 5 Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 24,30,60fps.
4K UHD @ 24,25,30fps
External Mic Jack
Headphone Jack
Manual Audio Level
HDMI uncompressed
Dual Card Slots
Full Frame
24.3 Megapixels
Full HD Movies
Native ISO 100-6400
EXP ISO 25,600
39 AF focus points
3.2-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 dots
– – –
Built-in flash
30 – 1/4000 sec
Exposure Durability 150,000
Burst Mode: 6 fps
5.6″ x 4.4″ x 3.2″
EXSPEED 3 Processor
Movie: 1080p @ 24,30 fps.
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External Mic Jack
– – –
– – –
HDMI uncompressed
Dual Card Slots


Glossary of Terms
Full Frame = All of the cameras listed on this page have a full frame imager/sensor. This means that the sensor is the same size as 35mm film. 35mm lenses will operate on these DSLRs with the same focal lengths as they do on 35mm film cameras.

ISO = This refers to how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and ability to take pictures in low-light situations.

Live View = Allows you to preview your picture on the LCD screen instead of only through the viewfinder.

Burst Mode = This is how many pictures (or frames) can be taken rapid fire per second at maximum resolution.

HD Movie Mode = These cameras can operate as an HD video camcorder as well as an SLR. 1080p is blu-ray qualilty and runs at different frame rates. At 30fps (30 frames per second) this is normal video speed. At 24 fps this is the rate at which motion picture film is shot (also known as 24p). Most cameras now have 60fps, which gives you a smoother picture, especially for fast action, like sports.

4K UHD & 4K DCI = There are two types of 4K recording. One is commonly used for TV, this is called UHD (Ultra HD Video) with a resolution of
3840 x2160, the exact same resolution as the new 4K Ultra HD TVs sold today. The other type of 4K is called 4K DCI or Cinematic 4K. This has a resolution of 4096×2160, and is the same resolution and dimensions as used by 4K Movie Theater projectors in use today.
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External Mic Jack = This indicates that an External microphone jack is available. This is important for the best quality sound from your HD Video recording. You can use a wide array of microphones, including wireless, amplified and corded microphones.

Headphone Jack = This is important for monitoring your audio levels while recording a video.

5-Axis SteadyShot & 5 Axis Stabilization = 5 Axis system compensates for shake from five different directions. This eliminates blur that can occur without it. This type of stabilization uses inbody stabilization and lens stabilization. You can also use lenses without stabilization and still get some of the benefits of stabilization from the inbody stabilization.

Exposure Durability = How many pictures can you expect to get over the lifetime of the camera.

TFT LCD = This refers to the LCD screen in the back of the camera.

HDMI Uncompressed = This means that video can stream from the HDMI port uncompressed (to possibly record with an external recording device).

AF Focus Points = This is the number of autofocus points available. More points are considered better.


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