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Nikon is another top camera brand with a long history of producing optical devices, cameras, and lenses. Nikon was one of the pioneering manufacturers of digital cameras throughout the 1990s and continues to hold its own against competitors like Canon. In recent years, Nikon has similarly been moving more and more into the realm of mirrorless cameras, though it's still primarily known for its DSLRs, from the easy-to-use Nikon D3500 to well-regarded professional models like the Nikon D850, as well as consumer point-and-shoots. Its mirrorless lineup has steadily improved, and the company now offers mirrorless models to suit different experience levels, including the entry-level Nikon Z 50, the retro-inspired Nikon Z fc, and the full-frame Nikon Z 6II. Nikon is known for pushing boundaries with some of its cameras, like the Nikon COOLPIX P1000, which has the longest fixed zoom lens on the market.

The Nikon D780 is the best Nikon camera we've tested. This premium DSLR has a 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor, and it performs very well at high ISO settings, with minimal noise. Overall image quality is excellent with good dynamic range to give you more latitude when processing your photos and very accurate colors out of the box. It has a hybrid AF system with a more traditional DSLR AF system when shooting through the optical viewfinder and a phase-detect system borrowed from the mirrorless Nikon Z 6 when shooting with the screen in Live View, giving you the best of both worlds. The camera also has an exceptional battery life, advertised to last for about 2,260 photos on a full charge. That said, it's also a very heavy, bulky camera that's less suited to travel or street photography.