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If I Want To Buy A Digital Camera For Wildlife Photography, Which One Is The Best in 2021?

Last update on: September 23, 2020

7 Best digital camera for wildlife photography Which one Best in 2020

One single question running again and again on the web: which is the latest and best digital camera for wildlife photography?

Since digital cameras are numerous today, the confusion of choosing the right one for professional wildlife photography grows worse. Let’s start clearing the confusion making clear one simple fact: it depends on the consideration of your photographic needs.

Wildlife photography ranges from underwater to jungle safaris. So, the digital camera goes fits perfectly for underwater may not go well for your African safari photographic needs.

To learn about the best compact digital camera for wildlife photography click here:

1. Nikon D500

camera for wildlife photography
From the DX series, D500 is the best camera Nikon offers. With having an outstanding ISO capability, 153 AF points, Nikon D500 can be the sure choice of the wildlife photography enthusiasts. You can take up to 10 clicks per second with D500.

Format DX
Picture resolution 20.9 megapixels
Video resolution 4K UHD
3840 x 2160 at 30/25/24p
Connectivity Bluetooth,Wi-fi
Battery Life 1,240 shots
Focus Point 153 AF points
Touch Screen NA
ISO sensivity ISO Expandable to 1,640,000
Continuous shooting 10 FPS
Battery Yes
Weight 860 g

Price- ₹1,59,999

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2. Nikon D7200


Nikon D7200 is a value for money DSLR. It is, in fact, one of the best DSLRs that Nikon offers in the DX-format. This camera is very good to start with your wildlife photography career.

Format DX
Picture resolution 24.2 megapixels
Video resolution 1080p
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC
Battery Life 1110 shots
Focus Point 51
Touch Screen NA
ISO sensivity 100-25600
Continuous shooting 6 FPS
Battery 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
Weight 2 kg 440 g

Price- ₹90,890

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3. Nikon D810

 camera for wildlife photography
It is one of the finest models of Nikon 800-series DSLRs. It is not the replacement or moderation of the previous D800 and D800E. But, D810 has undergone major changes to get its perfection. The 36.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, electronic curtain shutter, refined raw mode, OLED display, split-screen zoom, 51-point AF system, ‘Flat’ Picture Control mode for massive dynamic range capture, etc. makes the camera more lucrative than its predecessors.

Format FX
Picture resolution 36.0MP/36.3MP
Video resolution 1080p
Connectivity NA
Battery Life 1,200 shots
Focus Point 51
Touch Screen NA
ISO sensivity 64-12800
Continuous shooting 5 FPS
Battery Yes
Weight 1 kg 860 g

Price- ₹2,09,999

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4. Nikon D850

camera for wildlife photography
Nikon D850 is the perfect successor of the D810. D850 is, in fact, one of the best DSLRs of high-resolution DSLRs, boasting of a 46MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor. The high-end features like 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor, 153-point AF system, battery life up to 1840 shots, 3.2; tilting touchscreen with 1024×768 pixel LCD, 19.4MP DX crop, advanced time-lapse options, etc., fits perfect for your passion for wildlife photography.

Format FX
Picture resolution 45.7 megapixels
Video resolution 4k
Connectivity Bluetooth,Wi-fi
Battery Life 1,840 shots
Focus Point 153-point AF
Touch Screen Yes
ISO sensivity 64-25600
Continuous shooting 7 FPS or 9 FPS with the optional battery grip
Battery Yes
Weight 2 kg 440 g

Price- ₹2,39,990

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5. Canon 7D Mark II

camera for wildlife photography

Format Full Frame
Picture resolution 20.2 megapixels
Video resolution 4k
Connectivity Bluetooth
Battery Life 670 shots
Focus Point 65 focus points
Touch Screen NA
ISO sensivity 100-12800
Continuous shooting 10 FPS
Battery Yes
Weight 910 g

Price- ₹1,19,999

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6. Canon 5d mark IV

camera for wildlife photography

Format Full Frame
Picture resolution 30.4 megapixels
Video resolution 4k
Connectivity Bluetooth,Wi-fi
Battery Life 900 shots
Focus Point 61
Touch Screen Yes
ISO sensivity Auto, ISO 50-102400
Continuous shooting 7 Fps
Battery 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Weight 799 g

Price- ₹2,06,999

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7. Canon EOS 1DX Mark III

camera for wildlife photography
It is the best of all that Canon offers to wildlife photographers. The in-built fine engineering, fast performance, intelligent AF system, etc. can help this camera to beat others in the market. Canon EOS 1DX Mark II can click up to 14 photos in each second.

Format Full Frame
Picture resolution 20.1 megapixels
Video resolution
Connectivity Wi-fi
Battery Life 2050 shots
Focus Point 2.191 FPS
Touch Screen Yes
ISO sensivity 100–32000 (expandable to 50–102400)
Continuous shooting 7
Battery Yes
Weight 1 kg 440 g

Price- ₹5,19,990

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