Travel photography is a genre of photography that may involve the documentation of an area’s landscape, people, cultures, customs, and history. But we do not know which camera would be better for us to travel photography. As professional travel photographers, we’ll help you decide if a mirrorless camera is a good choice for you, provide advice on how to choose the best mirrorless camera, and share a list of the best mirrorless cameras currently available across various price points.

We also give some advice on how to make the most of your new mirrorless camera and tips for protecting it while you are traveling. Mirrorless cameras are considered by many to be the perfect travel camera as they offer great image quality and functionality, but are lighter and more portable than DSLR cameras. We’ve put together a detailed and helpful guide to the best mirrorless cameras for travel.

Here is Laurence’s list of the best mirrorless cameras for travel photography (ordered by price, lowest to highest):

1. Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera

Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera

  • CANON AUTHORIZED DEALER – Includes Full CANON USA WARRANTY
  • The lightest and most compact full-frame EOS camera | 26.2 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 8 Image Processor | RF Lens Mount Compatible and EF/EF-S Lenses (with optional Adapter) | Records 4K UHD 24P/Full HD 60p video with 4K time-lapse shooting and the ability to extract stills from 4K video recordings
  • Built-in 0.39 inch, 2.36 million dot Electronic Viewfinder with Touch-and-Drag AF | Vari-Angle LCD touchscreen | High-speed Dual Pixel CMOS AF has a maximum of 4,779 manually selectable AF points | Fast Action Focus in 0.05 sec and focus can be maintained with speed, accuracy, and ease.
  • CAMERA INCLUDES: Canon EOS RP Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Body Only | Battery Pack LP-E17 | Battery Charger LC-E17 | Wide Neck Strap | RF-5 Camera Cover | Canon USA Authorized Dealer Warranty
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R | 2x SanDisk Ultra SDXC 64GB Memory Cards | Rechargeable Photo Video LED Light | Mini Condenser Microphone | Travel Quick Charger | Replacement Battery for Canon LP-E17 | Deco Gear Case | 72″ Monopod | Lens Pen | 12″ Tripod | Microfiber Cloth | Screen Protectors | Card Reader | Editing Suite: OfficeSuite, Photo Noir, Video Suite, Slideshow Maker, Photo Editor 5, Photo Focus, piZap Pro, Ribbet Premium, Photo DeNoise
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2. PANASONIC LUMIX GX85 Body 4K Mirrorless Camera

 PANASONIC LUMIX GX85 Body 4K Mirrorless Camera, 16 Megapixles, 3 Inch Tilting Touch LCD, DMC-GX85KBODY

  • New 5-axis in-body sensor stabilizer works with LUMIX 2-axis optically stabilized lenses in video and still capture modes using class-leading Dual Image Stabilization.
  • Eliminates the need for low-pass sensor filters while boosting fine detail resolving power by nearly 10% over existing 16-Megapixel MFT sensors.
  • Shoot lighter and faster with the modern hybrid photography performance of a Mirrorless camera and nearly half the bulk of most DSLRs.
  • Thumbwheel controls, integrated viewfinder, and touch control enabled tilting LCD to maximize control of the photographic experience.
  • Capture spontaneous moments with 4K imaging performance in both 4K video and exclusive 4K PHOTO and Post Focus.
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3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only) Bundle with Carrying Case + LCD Screen Protectors + More

  • Bundle Includes Panasonic Lumix DMCG7 (Body) with 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty, LCD Screen Protectors, 5 Piece Deluxe Cleaning Kit, Soft Padded Carrying Case (See Full List in Description Below)
  • 16 MP Live MOS Sensor | Venus Engine 9 Image Processor | Micro Four Thirds System | Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder | 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps | Up to 8 fps Shooting with AF & ISO 25600
  • DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes
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4. Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Digital Camera

 Canon Mirrorless Camera Body [EOS M50] with 4K Video, 24.1 Megapixel (APS-C) CMOS Sensor

  • Improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Eye Detection AF for stabilized, crisp shots
  • 24.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 8 Image Processor delivers incredible color, clear details, and stunning range
  • Built-In 4K UHD 24p and HD 120p for  Slow Motion Recording
  • Easy-to-use OLED EVF with Touch and Drag AF
  • Automatically transfer your files to your compatible device for easy backup and online uploading with automatic image transfer
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5. Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens Kit

  • The a6400 is well-suited for both photo and video creators, ranging from professionals to vloggers
  • 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor | BIONZ X Image Processor | Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG | Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
  • The a6400 features 425 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points that are placed densely over the entire image area, covering approximately 84% of the image area
  • The a 6400 introduces advanced “Real-time Eye AF,” the latest version of Sony’s Eye AF technology | Also debuting on the a6400 is Sony’s “Real-time Tracking”
  • Kit Includes Sony a6400 with 16-50mm Lens, Soft Padded Carrying Case, 5 Piece Cleaning Kit
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6. Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Digital Camera

  • CMOS SENSOR: The 24.5MP BSI FX-Format illuminated CMOS sensor creates more opportunities for incredible image quality by bringing in more light and capturing more detail
  • EXPEED 6 IMAGE PROCESSOR: he EXPEED 6 image-processing engine works in perfect partnership with the image sensor to increase sharpness, minimize noise, and help your camera achieve maximum standard sensitivity of ISO 51,200
  • IMAGE STABILIZATION: Powerful in-body 5-axis VR image stabilization gives you up to five stops of image stabilization in up to five directions-yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) / Nikon FTZ Mount Adapter
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7. Sony a7R III Mirrorless Camera

  • INCREDIBLE DETAIL: Shoot high-speed subjects at up to 10fps with continuous, accurate AF/AE tracking
  • OPTIMAL LIGHT: A back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with gapless on-chip lens collects more light. Operating Temperature: 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • FASTER IMAGE PROCESSING: An updated BIONZ X processing engine boosts processing speeds up to 1.8x
  • STUNNING HD VIDEO: Sony Alpha 7R 3 mirrorsless cameras record clear 4K video for editing and viewing
  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Power cord, charger, cable protector, shoulder strap, body/shoe caps, eyepiece cup. Metering Type:1200 zone evaluative metering
  • Firmware updates available for the product
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