So you’ve decided to move beyond a smartphone camera. You want something with more control, better image quality, and the ability to swap lenses. Welcome to the world of “real” cameras, and welcome to some genuinely confusing choices. The good news: you don’t need to spend thousands or understand every technical spec to find something…

As of November 2025, I am using two different camera bodies. The first is the Sony A7IV – full frame, 33 megapixel, which came out in 2021. The other is the OM System OM-3 – micro four thirds (m43) 20.4 megapixel, which came out in 2025. I use a variety of lenses on both cameras,…