The best DSLR Cameras in 2022
The best DSLRs have really stood the test of time. Mirrorless cameras may have taken the camera market by storm, but the classic DSLR design still has an awful lot going for it, including a strong, chunky build, value for money, and a range of lenses that mirrorless cameras have yet to match. We've used every DSLR made, and these are the ones that we rate the highest.
The best DSLRs even include some modern mirrorless features such as 4K video, on-sensor phase-detect autofocus, and effective live view modes. Early in 2020, Nikon released the Nikon D780, which is capable of 4K 30p video recording and Canon released the Canon EOS 90D in 2019, which incorporates the vari-angle screen and Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus technology also used in Canon's morals cameras.
We have an article on DSLRs vs mirrorless cameras that spells out all the technical and practical differences, and while mirrorless cameras do have very clear advantages in some respects, it's by no means one-sided.
Even older DSLRs like the Nikon D850 or the Canon EOS 5D IV have proved their long-term value. DSLRs are also an affordable way of making the jump from a camera phone or a point-and-shoot compact camera. The Nikon D3500 or the Canon EOS Rebel T100 / EOS 4000D are great beginner cameras and even though they don't have all the features of more advanced models, they'll get you started doing 'proper' photography without breaking the bank.
Another big advantage of investing in a DSLR over a mirrorless camera is that you've got years' worth of lenses to choose from. For more on this, check out our guide to the best camera lenses to buy.
So here we've rounded up the best DSLR camera for you to peruse below. We start off with affordable and easy-to-use beginner cameras and work up to fully-fledged professional models.
The best DSLRs in 2022
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