Best Camera for Beginners in Pakistan
Your first camera should be easy to use, have a good kit lens and leave room to grow. These Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras are the best places to start.
Updated 10 November 2026
Best beginner DSLR cameras
- Canon EOS 2000D DSLR Camera (Rs 65,200): the cheapest way into Canon lenses.
- Canon EOS 250D DSLR Camera (Rs 85,500): small, with a flip screen and 4K.
- Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera (Rs 85,500) and Nikon D5600 DSLR Camera (Rs 94,100): Nikon's easy guide mode and great image quality.
Best beginner mirrorless cameras
Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera (Rs 88,300), Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera (Rs 119,200), Nikon Z50II Mirrorless Camera and Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera. Mirrorless cameras show the photo before you take it, which makes learning faster.
How to start learning photography
- Start in Auto, then move to Aperture priority (A or Av).
- Learn the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed and ISO (camera settings guide).
- Buy a 50mm f/1.8 lens for portraits (lens guide).
- Shoot every day and review your photos.
DSLR or mirrorless for a beginner?
A DSLR is cheaper and its battery lasts longer; a mirrorless camera has better autofocus and video. Read DSLR vs mirrorless.
