Photography has evolved from analogue to digital, as has been the case with many other gadgets. And the digital SLRs brought greater accessibility as well as ease of use alongwith them. With the increase in the popularity of DSLRs, popular companies like Canon, Nikon and Sony have also released a cheaper version for beginners.
If you’re starting as a photographer and wish to learn the ropes or want to pursue photography as a hobby, here we’ve mentioned the seven best DSLRs available for less than Rs 50,000 in India. Some of these also have a feature that allows users to transfer images directly to their smartphones through the help of WiFi.
Note: All the prices are accurate at the time of writing. They may increase or decrease in the future.
Canon EOS 750D
Want to capture the moment in all its glory? Canon EOS 750D 24.2MP Digital SLR Camera will give you creative control. The camera will make your bag heavier by 555g. The camera has a Digic 6 image processor.
The camera has a 1040 mAh battery capacity. 19 cross-type AF points for focusing, f/2.8 at the centre (except with the EF28-80mm f/2.8-4L USM and EF50mm f/2.5 compact macro) is one of the features of the product. The DSLR supports WiFi and NFC both.
Price: INR 49,999
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Nikon D5600
At INR 48990 you will get with AF-P 18-55 mm + AF-P 70-300 mm camera lens. The camera houses a 24.2MP sensor. The camera has Expeed 4 with 39 autofocus points image processor. This is important for the speed and accuracy of autofocus. It weighs 467g and supports WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth.
The camera uses a custom rechargeable EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery. The camera has an Expeed 4 image-processing engine. The camera is equipped with a 39 points AF sensor with nine central cross-type points.
Price: INR 47,999
Canon EOS 200D II
This Digic 8 processor-powered DSLR will cost you INR 47449. The camera is equipped with 24.1MP Digital SLR Camera + EF-S 18-55mm f4 is STM Lens and is worth the price. You can send images to your mobile devices as you shoot for ease of sharing. The camera weighs only 449g.
The DSLR has a 9 point AF system and 5fps Continuous Shooting Speed. Creative Assist plus smooth skin feature would enable you to produce desired effects on your photos as well as easily take picture-perfect selfies. The camera has a battery capacity of 1070 shots. The product supports WiFi.
Price: INR 47,449
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Nikon D5300
Nikon D5300 24.2MP comes with AF-P 18-55 and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR Kit. The camera includes Expeed 4 with 39 autofocus points. This DSLR supports WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth.
The camera has a battery capacity of 600 shots. Continuous Shooting of 5fps and video 1080p 60fps is what this 460g camera has. The D5300 lets you shoot striking photos and Full HD movies in just INR 46900.
Price: INR 46,900
Sony Alpha A68
Sony Alpha A68 comes with 24.2MP. The camera has a Bionz X processor. It is packed with 4D Focus with 79 points high-density AF system and up to 8fps continuous shooting.
The DSLR has 1700 mAh battery capacity. The camera is a bit heavier as compared to others, and it weighs 610g.
Price: INR 47,645
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Nikon D3500
This good 24.2MP sensor camera will cost you INR 28125. The camera has Expeed 4 with 11 autofocus points image processor. The camera has a burst shooting of 5fps. This DSLR also supports WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth.
The camera has a battery life of 1550 shots. The camera weighs 415g. The camera is super easy to handle and its a budget buy.
Price: INR 28,125
Nikon D3400
This camera comes with the Expeed 4 image processor, and the videography would work with 11 AF points. Though there is an absence of WiFi here, Bluetooth connectivity is present. The camera is equipped with 24.2 MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) + AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens Kit.
The camera has a continuous shooting speed of 5fps. The camera weighs 645g.
Price: INR 33,950
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