Which Sony camera
is right for you?
Answer 7 quick questions and we'll match you with the right Sony Alpha camera for your budget and the way you shoot.
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Every recommendation is a current Sony camera
Total system cost
Body + recommended lens + memory card. No hidden costs.
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Which Sony Should You Buy in 2026?
Sony's E-mount has the widest lens choice, including many third-party lenses from Sigma and Tamron, which usually makes a full kit cheaper. The cheapest Sony in the quiz needs about $1,500 with a lens, so below that the quiz will point you to the full quiz instead.
The quiz covers these Sony cameras: ZV-E10 II, A6700, A7C II, A7 V, A7R V, A7CR, A7R VI, A1 II, A9 III.
Sony Cameras by Budget
$1,500–$2,000 with a lens
The Sony ZV-E10 II ($1,200) for video and vlogging, and the Sony A6700 ($1,499), the best all-round APS-C Sony.
$2,500–$4,000
The Sony A7C II ($2,498) is a small full-frame travel camera; the Sony A7 V ($2,899) is the full-frame all-rounder.
High resolution
The Sony A7CR ($3,399) packs high resolution into the compact body; the Sony A7R VI ($4,499) is the 66.8MP landscape and studio pick.
Professional
The Sony A1 II ($6,500) does everything, and the Sony A9 III ($6,800) has a global shutter for sports.
Not set on Sony?
Take the full camera quiz to compare every brand, or try the Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm quiz. For specs, prices and pros and cons of every model, read our best Sony cameras guide.