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When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated November 29 2024 Landscape photography is a demanding medium, requiring cameras with high resolution and dynamic range.

When considering what cameras should make it on this list, we look at factors like weather-sealing, battery life and operability on a tripod.

We've selected cameras that are most likely to deliver the best possible image quality if you're going to spend hours hiking to the perfect location and waiting for the perfect light. For some picks, we've also considered the best image quality you can get at a certain size and weight of camera body.

Our picks:

Best camera for landscapes: Fujifilm GFX 100S II

Best for landscapes and more: Sony a7R V

Best camera that's also good for landscapes: Canon EOS R5 II

The bargain option: Nikon Z7 II

Best compact option: Fujifilm X-T5

Best camera for landscapes: Fujifilm GFX 100S II

102MP BSI medium format sensor | In-body image stabilization | 5. 76M dot viewfinder

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What we like:Excellent detail captureVery high tonal quality Ready-to-go JPEG or malleable Raws

What we don't:Autofocus not especially fastVideo prone to rolling shutter

The GFX 100S II uses the same sensor as the GFX 100 II, but puts it in a body with fewer features – though you do still get essentials like a tilting screen and a stabilized sensor. The result is the only camera with anywhere near this resolution that fits within the price limit of our buying guides, though do keep in mind that you'll also have to budget for medium-format lenses too, which don't come cheap.

While the GFX 100S II has improved autofocus and burst rates compared to its predecessor, its main strength will be landscapes or studio work where it won't have to track dynamic subjects. That makes it slightly less versatile than most of its full-frame competitors, but if you're doing purely landscape photography its image quality will be unparalleled unless you're willing to spend many thousands of dollars more.

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Best camera for landscapes and more: Sony a7R V

61MP BSI CMOS sensor | 8K/30p video | Subject recognition AF

The a7R V's articulating and tilting screen makes sure you can see your composition no matter what position you have the camera in.

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What we like:Very detailed Raw files with excellent dynamic rangeTilt/articulating display suits both photo and videoVery reliable autofocus, especially for human subjects

What we don't:Pixel shift high res and focus stacking require desktop s/wSevere rolling shutter for e-shutter and many video modes

The Sony a7R V is the company's fifth-generation high-res full-frame mirrorless camera, built around a stabilized 61MP sensor.

While it's one of the highest-resolution full-frame cameras, the a7R V is quite capable for everyday photography as well, with Sony's excellent autofocus system and 10 fps burst rates. It's not the camera you want if you shoot action or video as often as landscapes, but it can do those things if needed.

The a7R V offers excellent image quality in both JPEG and Raw, giving some of the best results we've seen for its sensor size, though using lossless compressed Raw significantly reduces the burst speed. A multi-shot 240MP high-res mode (combined using desktop s/w) gains a motion-correction function, making it much more usable.

The a7R V is an excellent tool for capturing high-resolution images.

The body is solidly-built and features a large grip and well-positioned controls, along with a large, high-res viewfinder. A fully-articulating rear touchscreen is mounted on a tilting cradle, adding flexibility. The menus are much improved over older Sony models.

The a7R V is an excellent tool for capturing high-resolution images with a mechanical shutter. The impressive autofocus performance means it is suitable for capturing a wide variety of subjects, including sports and wildlife. However, the sensor's slow readout limits its capabilities if your work requires video capture or the use of a silent electronic shutter.

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Best camera that's also good for landscapes: Canon EOS R5 II

45MP Stacked CMOS sensor | Eye-controlled AF subject selection | Up to 30fps continuous shooting

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What we like:Excellent image qualityFast, dependable autofocusGood video support tools

What we don't:Slight reduction in dynamic range in extreme scenariosTempermental eye controlTemperature limits in heaviest video modes

Canon's EOS R5 II is the company's latest high-end, full-frame mirrorless camera, built around a 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor.

If you need a camera that can handle whatever you throw at it, including the occasional landscape photo, the EOS R5 II is the one. Its sensor isn't the highest resolution, but it makes up for it with speed, letting you shoot up to 30fps. It also has the most capable autofocus system on this list, with its dedicated 'Action Priority' modes made specifically for shooting high-speed sports.

The 45MP Raws are highly detailed, and the JPEG sharpening and noise reduction are sensible. It can't quite match higher-resolution cameras like the A7R V, but performs well in its own right.

The EOS R5 II does a vast range of things, most of them extremely well: it's impressive for action, landscapes, video, you name it.

The grip is very well-shaped and proportioned, and the controls are all well-placed and comfortable to use for extended periods. Eye Control for autofocus is excellent when it works, which isn't always

The EOS R5 II has excellent tracking and subject-tracking autofocus performance. The subject detection is effective without getting in your way. It can shoot Raws at up to an extremely rapid 30fps.

The EOS R5 II excels at almost everything it tries to do, and that's a long list. It's hard to imagine what photo or video need it won't support you in.

Click here to read our review of the Canon EOS R5 II

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Also consider: the Nikon Z8

The Nikon Z8 is similalry capable to the EOS R5 II, and its 45. 7MP sensor is just as able to take beautiful landscapes, while still handling anything else you throw at it. The two cameras are so evenly matched that the best way to choose between them is by comparing which lenses are available for them, figuring out which system has the ones you want at a price you want to pay, then buying the body to match.

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The bargain option: Nikon Z7 II

45. 7MP full-frame sensor | In-body image stabilization | 4K/60p video

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What we like:Sensor offers some of the best image quality in its classLovely ergonomics4K/60p (with a minor crop)

What we don't:Autofocus interface a bit clunkyEVF not as high-res as competitorsCustomization a bit limited

Nikon's Z7 II is a 45. 7MP full-frame, image-stabilized mirrorless camera that shoots up to 10 fps bursts, 4K/60p video with a small crop, and offers some of the best ergonomics in the business.

The Z7 II is decidedly last-generation at this point, a fact you'll feel most in its autofocus system. It can still produce crisp images, though, and its age is a benefit when it comes to its price: you can routinely find it for around $2,000, a price bracket that generally contains cameras with half the resolution.

The Z7 II's image quality frequently impresses. It'll match its peers in everything except resolution and, in situations where you can use the greater exposure needed for ISO 64, it has an edge in terms of tonal quality. JPEGs are good but we got the best result from the Raw files.

To say the Z7 II is a comfortable camera to hold would be an understatement

The Z7 II provides plenty of well-placed controls and a large handgrip, despite its relatively compact body. The additional option to add a battery grip with duplicate controls is valuable. We'd like more control over what can be applied to custom buttons and we miss the AF mode control from the front of Nikon's DSLRs, though.

\The Z7 II is a capable camera that can produce superb image quality. Its autofocus performance and interface aren't quite up there with modern mid-to-high-end cameras, but overall it's a good, capable camera. The improvements over the original version help expand the range of circumstances in which it performs well.

Click here to read our review of the Nikon Z7 II

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The compact option: Fujifilm X-T5

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What we like:Dedicated dial interface shows your settingsDetailed 40MP imagesPhoto-centric design and feature set

What we don't:Autofocus prone to false-positivesSignificant rolling shutter in e-shutter modeSmaller buffer, lower-spec video than X-H2

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a classically-styled, photo-focused 40MP enthusiast mirrorless camera, based around an image-stabilized BSI sensor.

If the landscapes you're hoping to capture are far off the beaten path, the X-T5 may be worth a look. While it's marginally smaller and lighter than its full-frame and medium-format counterparts, the real weight savings will come from the lenses you can equip it with. Fujifilm's lineup of APS-C lenses is unmatched, and can make for a kit light enough that you won't have to reconsider hiking an extra mile or three to get the shot.

The X-T5 produces highly detailed Raw and JPEG files, with the latter benefiting from Fujifilm's array of attractive 'Film Simulation' color modes. A 40MP APS-C sensor means relatively high pixel-level noise but results that are competitive when viewed at a common output size.

The X-T5 foregoes some of the X-H2's video features to offer a more photo-centric experience with classic styling

The X-T5 features dedicated control dials for ISO, shutter speed and exposure compensation, along with a film-era SLR-style low-profile front grip. Its rear screen tilts up and down but also hinges outward for portrait-orientation shooting.

Having the X-H2 and X-H2S available to meet the needs of videographers allows the X-T5 to fulfill photographers' desires for stills-centric handling and features. For photographers who enjoy Fujifilm's traditional dial-based controls, there's no more capable body than the X-T5.

Click here to read our review of the Fujifilm X-T5

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Also consider: the Canon EOS R7

Canon's EOS R7 is a bit heavier than the X-T5, and its APS-C lens selection isn't nearly as robust, but its 32. 5MP sensor will be more than capable of capturing detailed landscapes. Its faster burst rates and better autofocus tracking also give the edge over the X-T5 for when you're shooting in the city instead of the wild.

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Our Buying Guides are based on extensive use and testing of the cameras included. We only recommend cameras once we know how they compare to their peers in a variety of shooting situations. All selections are made solely by our editorial and video teams and are the models we'd buy or recommend to friends and family. We gain no financial advantage from recommending one camera over another, either as individuals or as a business.

2024-11-30 21:00