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2016 welcomed a barrage of new cameras equipped with 4K video recording, and now almost every major camera manufacturer has implemented 4K
afford a camera with the technology on board.Just because two cameras have 4K recording, however, doesn't mean to say they're equal
The use of different sensors and different methods of capture, together with variations in output possibilities, mean two 4K cameras can
to consider, as this has a significant effect on your effective angle of view
And all of the above is before we even consider supporting features such as headphone sockets, focus peaking, zebra patterning and Log
Panasonic Lumix GH5SThis is one uncompromising video tool Type: Mirrorless | Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds | Resolution: 10.2MP | Lens:
Micro Four Thirds | Viewfinder: EVF | Monitor: 3.2-inch vari-angle display, 1,620,000 dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 12fps |
Movies: 4K | User level: ExpertMulti-aspect sensor designBrilliant video specAbsence of IS not for everyoneBattery life could be betterWhile
it can shoot stills quite happily (although at a pretty limited 10.2MP resolution), this should be seen first and foremost as a video camera
While the absence of built-in image stabilization might be a disappointment for some, that issue aside the breadth of video features is
If you want to shoot professional-quality footage without remortgaging your house to buy a pro video camera, you won't find a better
Panasonic Lumix GH5The Lumix GH5 is a feature-laden 4K workhorseType: Mirrorless | Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds | Resolution: 20.3MP |
Lens: Micro Four Thirds | Viewfinder: EVF | Monitor: 3.2-inch vari-angle display, 1,620,000 dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 12fps
know where to start with the GH5
Rather than using a cropped area of the sensor when shooting 4K as was the case with the GH4, the GH5 uses the entire width of the chip and
then down-samples the footage in-camera
Currently the Lumix GH5 allows you to shoot Cinema 4K (4096 x 2160) at 60p with a bit rate of 150Mbps, while Full HD video is obviously also
possible, up to a very impressive 180p
That's not all, as the GH5 offers color subsampling at 4:2:2 and a color depth of 10-bit, delivering greater color information and richer
The GH5 also offers live output to external recorders such as Apple ProRes via HDMI, as well as simultaneous internal recording
That's certainly a comprehensive video spec, but Panasonic is also planning to introduce a number of firmware updates over the coming months
the 20.3MP sensor found in the GH5 and replaced it with an all-new 10.2MP sensor, which also sees the GH5S capable of shooting 4K 60/50p
CMOS | Resolution: 12.2MP | Lens: Sony E mount | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilting display, 1,228,800 dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 5fps | Movies: 4K | User level: ExpertSuperb dynamic range and low noiseUseful Log options includedOnly 4K UHD (no 4K
DCI)8-bit rather than 10 or 12-bit videoAt the time of the A7S II's review we said it was the best video-shooting stills camera available,
pixel count of its sensor that splits it from its rivals
We found its dynamic range to be very high, and consistently better than rivals at higher sensitivities, while noise was also shown to be
lower than cameras with more populated chips
It also has the advantage of using the whole sensor width for recording video, and of being able to record to the memory card while
outputting 4:2:2 footage to a HDMI recorder, but proves itself to be capable for stills shooting too
Overall, while it may not be the newest model, its sensor and video specs give it a handful of advantages over its rivals.Read our
in-depthSony Alpha A7S II review4
Monitor: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 11fps | Movies: 4K | User level:
IntermediateS-Log gamma settings includedSuperb autofocusing systemTouchscreen a bit slowNo headphone jackThe previous APS-C-based Alpha
A6300 was a big hit with enthusiast users, and the Alpha A6500 builds on its success in many ways
This is joined by Log gamma modes, 120fps HD recording (also at 100Mbps) and enhanced zebra patterning to keep an eye on exposure
You also benefit from a 425-phase-detect-point focusing system for rapid focus and a 2.36-million-dot OLED viewfinder, together with 11fps
burst shooting at full resolution, all inside a dust- and moisture-resistant body
That's not to mention the welcome addition of Sony's 5-axis in-body image stabilization system
Now that the price has started to fall it would also be a fine choice as an upgrade over previous APS-C-based Sony models.Read our in-depth
Nikon D850High resolution meets high speedType: DSLR | Sensor size: Full-frame CMOS | Resolution: 45.4MP | Lens: Nikon F | Screen type:
3.2-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 2,359,000 dots | Viewfinder: Optical | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps | Movies: 4K | User level:
ExpertSuperb AF systemNo crop-factor at 4KSnapBridge clunky to useLive View focusing speedThe long-awaited successor to the D810 arrived
earlier this year, and Nikon certainly didn't hold back with the specs
With a fresh 45.4MP full-frame sensor, a highly advanced 153-point AF system and 7fps shooting, supported by features such as a tilting
touchscreen and whole suite of connectivity options, the the D850 is the most advanced DSLR we've seen
The camera is capable of 4K UHD capture at 30p/25p/24p, and that's using all the sensor - no unwanted cropping here, allowing you to take
full advantage of your lenses
Other video features include ports for both microphone and headphone sockets, as well as a Flat Picture Profile, zebra patterning and Power
You can also record at 120fps in Full HD quality
A brilliant DSLR that's great at shooting video too.Read our in-depthNikon D850 review6
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Top-end OM-D model impresses across stills and video alikeType: Mirrorless | Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds |
Resolution: 20.4MP | Lens: Micro Four Thirds | Monitor: 3.0-inch free-angle display, 1,037,000 dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 60fps | Movies: 4K | User level: ExpertBoth DCI 4K and UHD 4K captureAmazing image stabilisation systemDense
is one area where Olympus has made significant improvements over previous models
Not only do you get 4K capture in both DCI and UHD flavours, you also get clean output over HDMI at 4:2:2, a headphone port for audio
please those who expect to be largely using the camera handheld
Other reasons why the camera walked away with a full five stars include its excellent weather-sealing, lifelike EVF, and the capability to
fire at 18fps with continuous AF and AE tracking
Those who want to easily achieve a very shallow depth of field may not prefer the smaller Micro Four Thirds sensor over larger-sensor
offerings, but with the right lens and technique you can still isolate subjects from their surroundings on such a camera without bother
In any case, while Panasonic may have had a head start with video, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II certainly sets the bar high for a flagship Micro
Four Thirds camera.Read our in-depth Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II review7
Fujifilm X-T2The retro X series welcomes its first 4K-enabled memberType: Mirrorless | Sensor size: APS-C | Resolution: 24.3MP | Lens: Fuji
X | Monitor: 3.0-inch tilt-angle display, 1,040,000 dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 8fps | Movies: 4K | User
level: Intermediate/ExpertWeather-sealedOversamplingSeparate grip recommendedNo touchscreenThe X-T2 was undoubtedly one of the highlights of
the past 12 months, and showed just how much more seriously Fujifilm was taking video recording with its X series
although the inclusion of a headphone port only on the optional grip, together with the 10-minute time limit on 4K footage (at least without
the grip), may discourage some
more fitting solution.Read our in-depthFujifilm X-T2 review8
Panasonic Lumix G85With an excellent IS system on board, the G85 is fit for handheld shootingType: Mirrorless | Sensor size: Micro Four
Thirds | Resolution: 16MP | Lens: Micro Four Thirds | Monitor: 3.0-inch display, 1,040,000 dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 9fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Beginner/intermediateDual IS Mark II is very effectiveSensor produces great resultsNo
but the Lumix G85 has the advantage of being relatively new, and thus kitted out with the latest technology
The Dual IS Mark II system means you benefit from both body and lens image stabilisation, and the former also works to steady unstabilised
Footage itself can be recorded at up to 30p, at a bit rate of up to 100Mbps, and you can also call upon zebra patterning and focus peaking
although this is output at HD quality
Resolution: 20.2MP | Lens: 24-600mm, f/2.4-4 | Monitor: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.44 million dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum continuous
shooting speed: 24fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate/ExpertExcellent lensWide choice of frame ratesNo built-in ND filterExpensiveIf
you're looking for a powerful all-in-one camera, then you're not going to go far wrong with Sony's brilliant RX10 IV
With a long and fast 24-600mm f/2.4-4 zoom lens partnered with a stacked 1-inch type 20.2MP sensor and fast 315-point phase-detect AF
system, it's an incredibly versatile camera
It doesn't disappoint when it comes to video either, with 4K UHD footage captured with 1.7x more information than actually required without
any pixel binning, before being downsampled to 4K for the sake of quality
This happens at a 100Mbps maximum bit rate, and you can boost the camera up to 960fps for slow-motion footage too
All of this is supported by a clean HDMI output, zebra patterning and both microphone and headphone ports
help you get a better idea of what graded footage would look like
1-inch CMOS | Resolution: 20.1MP | Lens: 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 | Monitor: 3-inch tilting, 1.23 million dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 24fps | Movies: 4K | User level: IntermediateSuperb 4K footage24fps with AF/AEFive-minute limit on 4K
footagePricey for a compactSony has enjoyed much success with its RX100 line, and its latest RX100 V picks up from where the Mark IV left
Many of its video specs are shared with the RX10 III, with footage recorded at 1.7x the amount required and subsequently downsampled to 4K
You can record at up to 30fps and take advantage of the stepless control ring around the lens, while supporting functions include an S-Log2
gamma profile, focus peaking, zebra patterning and slow-motion recording
Naturally on such a small camera you don't get ports for microphones or headphones, although the lack of a touchscreen may bother people
Add a built-in ND filter, high-quality EVF, a tilting screen and a super-fast 24fps burst-shooting mode with autofocus and auto-exposure
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