7 Of The Best Cameras For Architectural Photography Today

If you’re all about architecture photography and are in the market for a good camera to suit your needs, it can be quite a confusing experience. There are just so many options available at all budget ranges nowadays that you really have to think on it and decide what camera you want to be using.

QUICK COMPARISON: Our Top 3 Picks for Cameras for Architectural Photography


1st Runner-Up Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless	Excellent low-light capabilities USB Charging Sweep-panorama mode	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →


Our Top Pick Canon EOS 80D	Continuous AF mode Great 7FPS continuous shooting speed Touch-to-focus	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →


2nd Runner-Up Nikon D7200 DX Format Camera	15 cross-focus points High ISO range Plenty of lens options	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →

Different cameras have different kinds of features on offer. And it is up to you as a photographer to decide what kind of features you need in a camera to get the best out of your photography skills. This article will explain which cameras have what kind of features and why they’re good for architecture photography. Read on to make your choice easier!

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Best Cameras for Architectural Photography

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Best Cameras for Architectural Photography

IMAGE	PRODUCT
	Our Top Pick Canon EOS 80D Continuous AF mode Great 7FPS continuous shooting speed Touch-to-focus	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →
	1ST RUNNER-UP Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Excellent low-light capabilities USB Charging Sweep-panorama mode	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →
	2ND RUNNER-UP Nikon D7200 DX Format Camera Incredible number of AF points with 15 cross-focus points High ISO range Plenty of lens options	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →
	Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D WiFi and NFC Connectivity Excellent dual pixel AF system with 45 points Wide range of lens options	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →
	Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Camera 325 AF points to select from Excellent burst mode at 8fps 4k Video Recording	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →
	Nikon D5300 39-point AF system Built-In WiFi sharing ISO range of 12,800	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →
	Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor Excellent JPEG quality Good battery life	VIEW LATEST PRICE →SEE CUSTOMER REVIEWS →

1. Canon EOS 80D

Canon Digital SLR Camera Body [EOS 80D] with 24.2 Megapixel (APS-C)...

The EOS 80D camera’s Intelligent Viewfinder...
The Intelligent Viewfinder displays AF points and...

If you’re serious about architecture photography and budget is not a severe constraint then the you should definitely consider Canon’s latest enthusiast camera.

The EOS 80D is the successor to the very popular Canon EOS 70D and is an improvement in several aspects. It features Canon’s latest CMOS sensor as well as a new and improved metering sensor. The Dual Pixel Autofocus system on board its new sensor allows you to enable continuous shooting AF even while shooting stills, which is an especially great feature for Architecture Photography.

The 80D, being an enthusiast camera is capable of sustaining tough weather conditions and the battery has plenty of juice to offer for long duration shoots. Furthermore, the ISO range has been improved over the 70D’s 12,800 and you can now increase it to 16,000.

Pros

Quite an improvement over the 70D
Only slightly more expensive than the 70D
Continuous AF mode while shooting stills is a good feature
Great 7FPS continuous shooting speed for getting motion capture shots
Touch-to-focus is a useful feature
24 Cross-Focusing AF points is quite useful for shooting large subjects like buildings

Cons

The dynamic range isn’t as great as its competitors
Subject tracking while using viewfinder is quite lacklustre
No 4k Video

2. Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless

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Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera 24.3MP SLR Camera with...

Advanced 24.2MP back Illuminated 35 millimeter...
ISO 100 25600 (expandable to 51200). Lens...

The next one on this list is Sony’s Alpha a6000. This Mirrorless Camera costs half the price of the aforementioned Enthusiast grade Canon EOS 80D but packs quite a punch. Sony has always been known to create better low-light cameras and it shows.The Alpha a6000’s excellent CMOS sensor comes with Sony’s ‘Area Specific Noise Reduction’ technology. This enables the photographer to increase the ISO by quite a few stops while having very less noise in the image. Not to mention the fact that the a6000 has an ISO range of a whopping 25,600.

All this makes the Alpha a6000 brilliant for capturing indoor architecture under dim light or outdoor architecture during night time. At its current price, there really is a lot on offer and if you’re looking for a reasonably priced enthusiast camera, look no further.

The a6000 also comes with a number of convenient features. Like WiFi connectivity and plenty of apps. A USB charging function allows you to charge the camera’s battery without having to detach it and plug it in via a separate charger. The level of charge is visible in percentage, allowing you to judge how much more you can get out of it accurately.

Pros

Excellent low-light capabilities
Affordable price tag
USB Charging is a nice touch
Continuous AF mode is up there with top end DSLRs
Sweep-panorama mode is brilliant for outdoor architecture shots

Cons

Battery life isn’t great
Not many lens options in the market
Not many lens options in the market

3. Nikon D7200 DX Format Camera

Nikon D7200 DX-format DSLR w/ 18-140mm VR Lens (Black)

24.2 MP DX-format CMOS image sensor
No Optical Low-Pass Filter (OLPF)

Nikon’s answer to the Canon EOS 70D is a great enthusiast camera by itself. If you’re a little tight on the budget and can’t afford an EOS 80D, the D7200 fits perfectly. It is quite a bit better than the 70D because it is newer. But at the same time it is slightly cheaper than the EOS 80D. As a matter of fact in some aspects, the D7200 is so good that it trades blows with the much more expensive Canon 7D Mark II. Ever since its price got knocked down a notch, it fits in that sweet spot between the Canon EOS 70D and EOS 80D.

The 7200 has a 24.2MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of up to 25,600. (You can go higher but they’re only available in monochrome). Where the Nikon truly shines is its autofocus. It has been directly inherited from Nikon’s full frame cameras and boasts of a total of 51 AF points which is a lot more than the 70D’s measly 19 and even the EOS 80D’s 45 AF points.

Pros

Well priced and competitive features
Incredible number of AF points with 15 Cross-Focus points
High ISO range
Excellent DX Format Sensor that enables low noise levels even at higher ISO
Plenty of Lens Options

Cons

No touchscreen
Cannot change aperture in Live View Mode

4. Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D

Canon EOS 800D Rebel T7i Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens and...

This Grace Photo Camera Bundle Comes Complete With...
Canon EOS 800D - International Version - 24.2MP...

Canon’s mass-market cameras are among the most popular DSLRs in the market with beginners, amateurs, enthusiasts as well as professionals. They offer an affordable, versatile and simple solution for everyday photography without any hassle and have a wide range of lenses available for them in the market. Canon’s after sales service is excellent as well.

The Rebel T7i, which is known as the EOS 800D in the international market is an excellent all-round product in the mass-market camera segment. It features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor with Canon’s Dual Pixel Autofocus system that helps really well with moving subjects and motion capture.

Moreover, this camera boasts of 45 AF points at a mass-market price range. At the end of the day, if you’re an aspiring architecture photographer and you can’t afford the big boys, the Rebel T7i is an excellent place to start and it has plenty of features for you to explore and experiment with to make you a better photographer.

Pros

Affordable price range
Excellent features for the price
WiFi and NFC Connectivity
Excellent Dual Pixel AF system with 45 points
Wide range of lens options

Cons

Wide range of lens options
Low Light performance leaves you wanting more

5. Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Camera

Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OISII...

24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sensor with no...
5.0Fps Live-view shooting, start-up time of...

We’ve featured Canons, Nikons and a Sony on this list but one brand that we feel should definitely be here is Fujifilm. The camera we’d recommend for Architecture photography from Fujifilm’s stable is the X-T20 Mirrorless camera.

At its current price, Fujifilm’s Mirrorless camera offers great value. It has a lot of features compared to its competitors but the best part of this camera is that it offers a truly compact mirrorless camera experience.

This product competes with the likes of the Sony Alpha a6300 and Canon EOS 77D and it does pretty well too.The Fujifilm’s strengths lie in its burst mode. It features a burst speed of 8fps which is second only to the Sony’s burst mode.

It also features 4k Video recording which is a rare feature at this price range. At $100 cheaper than the Sony alpha, the Fujifilm X-T20 is nearly as good as the Sony at video recording and burst mode while trading blows with the rest of the competition evenly when it comes to regular photography as well.

Pros

325 AF points to select from
Excellent burst mode at 8fps
4k Video Recording at a mass-market price range
USB Charging is a great feature

Cons

Small phase detection area
Battery life is mediocre

6. Nikon D5300

Nikon D5300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED...

24MP DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical...
39-point AF system with 3D tracking and 3D matrix...

There’s a lot to love about Nikon Budget cameras. We live in an age where DSLRs are quite expensive for a lot of people but you really have to respect Nikon’s priorities towards the mass market. They have a lot more options than the rest of the competition in the $250-500 price range.

One of the gems at this price range is the Nikon D5300. It is one of the most loved DSLRs among the budget photography crowd.There’s not much to talk about DSLRs at this price range. They offer pretty much the basics.

However, Nikon’s DSLRs can go toe to toe with at least Canon’s Mid-Range mass-market cameras and outperform their entry-level ones while being priced so low.

The Nikon D5300 features a 24.2 MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 12,800. Pretty standard. It also boasts of a great 39 point AF selection range which makes it a much better choice than the competing Canon EOS 1300D. It’s also got built-in WiFi sharing which you don’t see in many cameras at this price point.

Pros

Affordable, fits everyone’s wallet
39-point AF system is really good at this price range
Built-In WiFi sharing a useful feature
Can mount a lot of Nikon Lenses

Cons

As an entry level DSLR, it’s a great all round camera to experiment with but don’t expect advanced photography from it

7. Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D

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Canon’s answer to the Nikon D3300 is the EOS Rebel T6, otherwise known as the 1300D globally. The Rebel T6 is a great entry-level DSLR. At its current price, it costs over $100 more than the Nikon D5300 but what you get is a no-nonsense, easy-to-understand DSLR that offers a great photography experience with a wide array of lenses to choose from as well.

The Rebel T6 is fairly average in terms of specifications. It’s got an 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor, an ISO Range of 6,400 (expandable to 12,800). Its got a measly 9 autofocus points. And the kit lens is Canon’s abysmal 18-55mm EFS kit lens. Nothing groundbreaking to talk about.

All in all, the 1300D is good at one thing though. Teaching. If you’re going to start your photography camera, the 1300D is among the best ones out there for you. It has a user-friendly interface, a great range of lenses in the market to choose from and Canon’s excellent service backup.

Pros

Affordable price tag
Simple and accessible UI
Excellent JPEG quality
Good battery life

Cons

Imaging Sensor is average
Poor ISO range
Not many AF points to choose

So that’s all we can talk about here. There’s plenty of choices here across the board and depending on your budget, this guide will help you choose the best camera for your Architecture Photography needs! Happy shopping and productive snapping!

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