TOP 10 best cameras 2021 – The best cameras according to TehnObzor

Whether you're an amateur photographer, a professional photographer, or a beginner, there are plenty of reasons to buy a new camera in 2021. In this case, you need to take into account the budget, your shooting skills, conditions and frequency of use of the equipment. We have collected the TOP 10 best cameras of 2021 - including the best cameras in the list according to TehnObzor.

Top middle-class camera phones (up to 30 thousand rubles)

Huawei Honor 30s

At the presentation of the device, the manufacturer promised to supply an 80-mm telephoto module with a 3x optical zoom (considering the cost of the model, it would have been a bomb), but the smartphone “landed” on the shelves of Russian stores with a not so interesting 2-megapixel macro module. Photo: 3dnews.com

Rear camera – 7/10 points

— Main wide-angle camera (26 mm): 64 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.72”, pixel size — 0.8 microns, phase detection autofocus — Ultra-wide-angle (17 mm): 8 MP, f/2.4 — Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4 — Depth sensor: 2 MP, f/2.4 Video: 4K at 30 fps;
1080p at 30 fps; 720p at 960 fps; gyroscope-based electronic stabilization Additional features: HDR Selfie camera - 7/10 points
- Wide-angle, 16 MP, f/2.0 Video: 1080p at 30 fps Additional functions: HDR
Display - 8/10 points
LTPS IPS LCD, HDR10, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, aspect ratio - 20:9
Average score: 7.3
Honor 30s received a set of cameras that has become standard for mid-budget models - main, ultra-wide-angle, macro and depth sensor.

The main 64-megapixel module is good: using pixel binning, it can take 16-megapixel photos in low light conditions, and in good light - 64-megapixel photos with maximum sharpness and detail.

The rear camera shoots detailed 4K video at 30 fps, and can also do super slow-mo at 960 fps (though only at 720p). The selfie camera is good, but nothing special.

But Honor’s screen turned out to be decent: clear, with high contrast and HDR10 support - you can view original content in a high dynamic range.

The big minus of the smartphone: it does not support Google services, like other models from this manufacturer.

Samsung Galaxy A71

You can notice the similarity in the set of rear cameras with the Honor 30s and Redmi Note 8, however, in the Galaxy A71 all modules are better in resolution and picture quality (except for the main “wide-angle” camera, which is the same for Huawei and Samsung). Photo: root-nation.com

Rear camera – 8/10 points

- Main wide-angle camera (26 mm): 64 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.72", pixel size - 0.8 microns, phase detection autofocus - Ultra-wide-angle (13 mm): 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12 µm - Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4, 1/2.0″ - Depth sensor: 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12 µm Video: 4K at 30 fps;
1080p at 30/240 fps; gyroscope-based electronic stabilization Additional features: HDR Selfie camera - 9/10 points
- Wide-angle, 32 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", pixel size - 0.8 microns Video: 4K at 30 fps;
1080p at 30 fps Additional features: HDR Display - 8/10 points
Super AMOLED Plus, 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2040 pixels, aspect ratio - 20:9
Average score: 8.3
The Galaxy A71's four rear cameras can definitely compete for championship in its class. In addition to a good macro lens and depth sensor, there is a 64-megapixel main wide-angle camera with a large matrix (1/1.72”), and a high-quality ultra-wide-angle (13 mm) lens.

In the video, Galaxy has its own feature - slow motion in 1080p at 960 fps.

Unfortunately, the camera does not have an optical stabilizer, so sometimes when shooting handheld, the pictures come out blurry. Nevertheless, excellent detail and good color rendition are definite advantages of the model.

The large display has almost flagship characteristics, so this powerful smartphone with a good camera is perfect for both shooting and viewing footage.

Google Pixel 3a

Pixel is one of the few smartphones whose manufacturers still rely on a single rear camera. Photo: androidauthority.com

Rear camera – 8/10 points

— Wide-angle (27 mm), 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55”, pixel size — 1.4 microns, Dual Pixel phase autofocus, optical stabilization Video: 4K at 30 fps;
1080p at 30/60/120 fps Additional features: HDR, RAW Selfie camera – 7/10 points
– Wide-angle (24 mm), 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4”, pixel size – 1.12 microns Video: 1080p at 30 fps Additional features: HDR
Display - 7/10 points
OLED, 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels, aspect ratio - 18.5:9
Average score: 7.3
Google in the cameras of its smartphones up to Until their fifth generation, they relied on one high-quality camera, supported by advanced software and upgraded with artificial intelligence algorithms. The 12.2-megapixel Pixel 3a captures detailed photos with excellent color reproduction and can shoot in RAW format for precise editing.

There is a Night Sight mode for shooting in low light. And thanks to the advanced Dual Pixel autofocus system and optical stabilization, you will get clear, blur-free photos. The disadvantages of the single-camera design include the lack of ultra-wide-angle optics, which would be convenient, for example, for group photos.

There are no questions about video shooting; everything is pretty standard, as is the case with the selfie camera. A few words about the Pixel 3a screen: although it is small, it is comfortable and bright.

Results: the best mid-budget camera phone

In the ranking of mid-budget camera phones, the Samsung Galaxy A71 clearly stands out: even if you don’t take into account the excellent selfie camera, the Galaxy beats the Pixel in screen quality, and Huawei beats the rear camera performance.

Which smartphones with a good camera won - the results of the rating

Apple and Samsung continue their age-old battle. Photo: CNET Youtube Channel

The best budget camera phone was Redmi Note 8 with excellent image quality, hardware and software for reasonable money. The Galaxy A71 is a very balanced mid-range camera phone with a 64-megapixel main and 32-megapixel selfie camera. Of the flagships, the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Galaxy S21 Ultra are expected to be the most advanced - any of these two models can offer best-in-class photo and video quality.

*All prices are indicated at the time of publication of the article