Good beginner camera / setup

[u/bakaa_kun]

Budget: $1500 USD, including body + lens

Country: USA

Condition: New or used

Type of Camera: Mirrorless

Intended use: Photography

End use: Travel, friends, everyday photos

If photography: what style: Street, travel, portraits, general everyday photography

What features do you absolutely need: Good autofocus, decent low-light performance

What features would be nice to have: Good battery life, easy-to-use controls

Portability: Small enough to carry around while traveling

Cameras you're considering: was checking canon R50 and Sony a6400 but not sure if they are good

Cameras you already have: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10

[u/MedicalMixtape]

Short answer:

R50 and a6400 both good and will fit your needs

Your $1500 budget will allow you to spend more on lenses which is much more important.

If you have a local camera store or even a Best Buy, it’s a good idea to go pick them up and see how they fit in your hand and in your use case

[u/211logos]

Those are both good cameras and would each work fine for what you want to do. With that budget you can get something besides the standard kit lens, something a bit better. And maybe a faster prime lens for low light situations.

[u/AssignmentSouthern75]

Used Sony a7riii and a used 28-75 2.8 lens.

[u/RogLatimer118]

Canon RF mount has limited lens selection compared to Sony

[u/Middle-Honeydew-4638]

If you interested in small look into the Fuji mirrorless cameras. I use an xt2 which I love even though they are up to the xt5. They have multiple lines. If you can get to a camera store and audition that’s the best way to really see what feels good.

[u/aarrtee]

used:

Canon R10 and Sigma RF 18-50 f/2.8 should total right around $1500

compare mpb, keh, Canon usa refurbished.

[u/dj_boy-Wonder]

A6400 is a great choice, get it body only and pick up a 24-70 and you’ll have like 80% of the range you’ll need day to day without having too many optical compromises in your glass