Some of the best cameras for landscape photography

First off, keep in mind that cameras used for landscape photography need not require the high frame rate and high-end AF systems associated with taking wildlife photos. It’s more important when choosing a camera for landscape shots to go for higher ISO, good resolution, and great dynamic range, especially if you are planning to take photos of the night sky.

For those on a budget, we suggest the Pentax K-1 Mark II as the reasonable camera to buy, as it comes at nearly half the price of flagship ones while still packing great features like a full-frame 36-MP, five-axis sensor, weather-sealing, good dynamic range, a cross-tilt LCD screen for shooting at various angles, and a pixel shift mode. However, don’t expect much in terms of excellent noise reduction for raw, high-ISO raw and jpegs.

But for those serious about getting a future-ready, high-end camera, our choice is the Sony Alpha a7R III. While the Nikon D850 is a solid contender given the presence of ISO 64 as a key feature, we think that the A7R III beats Nikon’s offering for landscape photography for a variety of reasons.

For one, the a7R III is well constructed and weather-sealed to best protect it from the elements. But while you have the same feature on the 850, this Sony camera distinguishes itself with its great 42.2 MP full-frame sensor for stunning resolutions. This offers good dynamic range even if the base ISO is 100. The a7R III also boasts of a tilting touchscreen for low-angle shots, pixel mode for even higher shot resolution, and an in-body five-axis stabilization.

Hi, there. My name’s Janique Goff Madison, and I’m a student at San Diego State University pursuing a degree in photography. I enjoy outdoor recreation, visiting national parks, and taking photos of small moments of life in communities. For more photography-related reads, check out this blog.