August 19 is globally celebrated as World Photography Day. The WPD theme for 2025 is ‘My Favourite Photo’. Users are encouraged to share their pictures online using the hashtags #WorldPhotographyDay and #WorldPhotographyDay2025. These hashtags are valid for all the major social media platforms. While most of the entries come from enthusiasts and hobbyists using their smartphone cameras, professional users stand apart with stunning shots captured with standalone cameras. For World Photography Day 2025, here are the top 10 standalone cameras that you can buy right now.
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Sony Alpha ILCE-7M4K
The Sony Alpha ILCE-7M4K is a complete, full-frame hybrid camera that can do it all. It uses a 33MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with 8x optical zoom and a maximum focal length of 70mm. It can record 4K videos in 10-bit colour at 60fps. There’s support for XAVC S and XAVC HS formats. There are S-Cinetone, S-Log3, and other colour and gamma controls onboard. You also get features like predictive control, focus lock, AF track sens. (still), AF subj. shift sensitivity (movie), AF transition speed (movie), and more. The camera is equipped with an optical, sensor-shift image stabilisation system. The body is compatible with Sony E mountings.
Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3K
The Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3K is equipped with a 24.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor. This sensor can optically zoom up to 2x. The 5-axis image stabilisation system limits shakiness in images. The camera can generate continuous burst shots at 10fps. While shooting 4K videos, the camera does not bin the pixels. The NP-FZ100 battery pack can record 115 minutes of continuous footage using the viewfinder and 210 minutes using the LCD monitor. The camera body supports Sony E mountings.
Sony Alpha ILCE 6100K
The Sony Alpha ILCE 6100 is one of the best midrange APS-C cameras you can buy right now. It uses a 24.2MP APS-C size CMOS sensor. The camera supports Optical Image Stabilisation. Its real-time autofocus skills come in handy while taking portrait shots. The camera can record 4K videos in high bitrate XAVC S format. The 180°-tiltable LCD screen acts as a great viewfinder. The camera body is compatible with Sony E mountings.
Nikon Z6III
The Nikon Z6III is one of the best standalone cameras you can buy in 2025. It is the first camera in the world to rock a partially stacked CMOS sensor. This 24.5MP BSI sensor is 3.5 times faster than the previous generation. The camera also comes with focus point VR and electronic VR for good picture stabilisation. The 5-axis image stabilisation system reduces camera shake, playing a big role in capturing sharp images and recording smooth videos. The camera can capture 6K, 5.4K, and Full HD/240p videos with 10x slow-motion capabilities. It also supports 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ and N-RAW files.
Fujifilm X-T5
The Fujifilm X-T5 uses a high-resolution 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor. It can optically zoom up to 5x and has a maximum focal length of 120mm. There are 20 film simulation modes inside the camera that recreate Fujifilm’s signature colour profile. Its image-processing algorithm boosts the resolution of the images without hurting the signal-to-noise ratio. The camera can record 6.2K videos at 30fps in 4:2:2 10-bit colour. It also supports 4K videos at 60fps and FHD videos at 240fps.
Canon EOS R8
Canon EOS R8 deserves its spot in our World Photography Day 2025 list. It is equipped with a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor. It uses the DIGIC X image processing engine to limit the noise in the images and boost their resolution and sharpness. The camera can optically zoom up to 2x and has a 50mm maximum focal length. Its ISO range lies between 100 and 102,400. The R8 can record 4K videos at 60fps. The camera body is compatible with Canon EF-S mountings. It has a vari-angle TFT colour LCD panel. Connectivity options include WiFi and Bluetooth.
Panasonic LUMIX G7
The Panasonic LUMIX G7 captures sharp and vivid images with its 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor. It supports 3x optical zoom and has a 42mm maximum focal length. The camera can record 4K videos at 25fps and FHD videos at 50fps. The 4K Photo Mode allows the user to extract individual high-resolution images from 4K videos filmed at 30fps. The front and rear dials on the camera’s body make it easy to control aperture and shutter settings. The 3-inch LCD screen has tilt and swivel movements. It remains clear and legible under direct sunlight.
Kodak EKTAR H35
If you’re a fan of vintage film photography, the Kodak EKTAR H35 is one of the best cameras on the market. Its point-and-shoot mechanism is very accessible to new photographers. This lightweight half-frame film camera can fit inside your pocket easily. It can yield 72 half-frame photos on a film roll with 36 exposures. The silver ring around the lens toggles the built-in flash. The camera comes in 5 colour options – Black, Brown, Off-White, Sage, and Sand.
GoPro Hero12
The GoPro Hero12 is designed for users who want to capture their action escapades. This portable camera uses a CMOS sensor and has a 2.27-inch screen. It can record 5.3K videos at 60/50fps, 4K videos at 120/100fps, 2.7K videos at 240/200fps, and 1,080p videos at 240/200fps. The images and videos flaunt excellent HDR. The 1,720mAh battery pack can record up to 70 minutes of continuous 5.3K footage on a full charge. Limiting the resolution to 1,080p increases the recording time to 2.5 hours.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is one of the best standalone cameras on the market for Polaroid enthusiasts. It deserves a spot in the World Photography Day 2025 list. This camera comes in 5 pastel shades – Blossom Pink, Pastel Blue, Clay White, Mint Green, and Lilac Purple. The camera sensor automatically adjusts its exposure in accordance with the scene in front of it. The 60mm focal length is ideal for portraits and close-up shots. It takes 90 seconds for the camera to eject the Polaroid from its body.
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Final Thoughts
These are our top 10 standalone cameras for World Photography Day 2025. While you’re here, check out the top 10 smartphones with the best camera systems as well. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
