The Best Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Going into 2025

Now that 2025 has officially started it’s time to take a look at the photography industry as a whole and evaluate where things sit. 2024 was a big year and we saw the release of many new and exciting cameras, lenses, and accessories. I’m always blown away by how fast the industry is evolving and the newest tech never ceases to amaze.

In today’s article we’re going to take a look at the very best full frame mirrorless camera bodies currently available. Of course, there are plenty of great offerings out there that won’t be mentioned in this piece, but at the end of the day choices must be made. This list is quite simply some of the very best and most popular full frame offerings from major camera brands that we are particularly excited about here at Backcountry Journeys. I’ve structured this article by brand including all of the major players in the full frame market. Stay tuned for articles covering the best Crop Sensor and Micro Four Thirds cameras currently out there.

With that being said let’s get right into it and take a look at the very best full frame mirrorless camera bodies going into 2025!

Sony a1 II

Price: $6,498
Specs:

• 50MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor

• AI Tracking & Human Pose Estimation

• 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video in 10-Bit

• Up to 30 fps Shooting with AF/AE

• Pre-Capture & Speed Boost Button

• 8.5-Stop IBIS + Dynamic Stabilization

• 9.44m-Dot EVF with 240 fps Refresh Rate

• 3.2” 2.1m-Dot 4-Axis Touchscreen LCD

• 5 GHz MIMO Wi-Fi, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet

• Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots

The first camera on our list is the second generation of the iconic a1 which is Sony’s flagship mirrorless camera. This was one of the biggest releases of 2024 and is the natural successor of the already incredible a1. If you want the very best from Sony, then this is the camera for you!

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Price: $4,299
Specs:

• 45MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor

• DIGIC Accelerator Processing

• Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, Eye Control

• 8K 60p Raw / 4K 60p SRAW / 4K 120p 10-Bit Video

• Up to 30 fps, Pre-Continuous Shoot Mode

• 5.76m-Dot EVF with OVF Sim. View Assist

• 3.2” Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD

• In-Camera Upscaling to 179MP

• CFexpress & SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots

• Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 6 Support

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II was another one of the biggest releases of 2024. It was released alongside their first ever mirrorless flagship camera, the EOS R1, but myself and many other canon fans would agree that the R5 Mark II is the better camera overall. This thing is a great successor to the original EOS R5 and comes with some really nice features.

Nikon Z8

Price: $3,397
Specs:

• 45.7MP FX-Format, Stacked CMOS Sensor

• Lightweight Design, 30% Smaller than Z9

• 8.3K 60p N-RAW, 4.1K 60p ProRes RAW

• 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video, 10-Bit Internal

• Up to 20 fps RAW, 30 fps JPEG Shooting

• 493-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection

• Blackout-Free Real Live Viewfinder

• 3.2” 4-Azxis Tilting Touchscreen LCD

• CFx Type B & SD Memory Card Slots

• 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The Z8 has been out for a while now but it still reigns supreme as one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market. Similar to Canon, this thing is on par with the flagship Nikon Z9 and is arguably a much better purchase for most photographers. The Z8 was groundbreaking when it was first released and still holds strong today. I think it’s safe to say this is the best camera you can currently buy from Nikon.

Sony a7R V

Price: $3,898
Specs:

• 61MP Full-Frame Exmore R BSI CMOS Sensor

• BIONZ XR & AI Processing Unit

• AI-Based Real-Time Tracking AF System

• 8K 24p, 4K 60p, FHD 120p 10-Bit Video

• 4K 16-Bit Raw Output; S0Log3/S-Cinetone

• 9.44m-Dot EVF with 120 fps Refresh Rate

• 3.2” 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touchscreen LCD

• 10 fps Shooting with AF/AE Tracking

• 8-Stop 5-Axis Images Stabilization

• Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots

This camera has also been out for quite a while but it’s still one of the best cameras in today’s market, which goes to show how ahead of the times Sony was when they released it. The a7R V is a great offering and has more megapixels than any other full frame cameras available today, which is a very important selling point. If you want a great all-around full frame mirrorless body from Sony then this is a very solid option.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Price: $2,499
Specs:

• 24.2MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor

• 4K 60p 10-Bit Internal Video, C-Log 3

• External 6K ProRes RAW Recording

• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

• 12 fps Mech. Shutter, 40 fps. E. Shutter

• Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Image Stabilization

• 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF

• 3” 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD

• Dual UHS-II Memory Card Slots

• Multi-Function Shoe, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Another very popular camera of 2024, in fact the best-selling Canon full frame body, is the EOS R6 Mark II. At an extremely attractive price point this thing is incredibly capable and features a lot of the same tech found in more expensive offerings. If you want a capable camera from Canon that won’t break the bank, then the EOS R6 Mark II is what you’re looking for.

Nikon Z7 II

Price: $2,997
Specs:

• 45.7MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor

•  Dual EXPEED 6 Image Processors

• UHD 4k 60p Video; N-Log & 10-Bit HDMI Out

• 10 fps Cont. Shooting, ISO 64-25600

• 493-Point Phase-Detect AF System

• 3.6m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder

• 3.2” 2.1m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD

• 5-Axis In-Body Vibration Reduction

• Dual Memory Card Slots

For my second pick from Nikon, I struggled to make a decision between two really great cameras: The Z7 II and the Z6 III. These are both stellar offerings and share many of the same features. Even though the Z6 III is newer I ultimately chose the Z7 II as the winner due to its higher resolution sensor and the fact that it’s being offered at a massive discount right now. If you want a great camera from Nikon at a stellar price, then definitely take a look at the Z7 II.

Panasonic Lumix S5 II

Price: $1,998
Specs:

• 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

• 6K 30p 4:2:0 10-Bit Video Recording

• C4K/4K 60p 4:2:2 10-Bit Unlimited

• 3.68m-Dot 0.78x-Magnification OLED LVF

• 3.0” 1.84m-Dot Tilt/Free-Angle Touch-LCD

• 779-Point Phase-Detection AF System

• 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

• ISO 100-51200, up to 30 fps Shooting

• Dual UHS-II SD Slots; Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

• Weather-Sealed Construction

As the premier full frame mirrorless offering from Panasonic, the Lumix S5 II is a really great camera at a very attractive price point. If you want some great features for both photo and video and don’t want to break the bank, then be sure to check out the popular and positively reviewed Lumix S5 II.

Leica SL3

Price: $6,995
Specs:

• 60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor

• Maestro IV Image Processor, 8GB Buffer

• Hybrid AF System with PDAF & Contrast AF

• 5.76m-Dot o.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVF

• 3.2” 2.3m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD

• 8K, C8K, 4K, C4K & FHD 10-Bit Video Recording

• ProRes 1080p & Apple MFi Support

• ISO 50-100000, Up to 15 fps Shooting

• 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

• CFexpress Type B & SD UHS-II Card Slots

Last but certainly not least, I wanted to include the Leica SL3. This is by far the most expensive camera in today’s list due to Leica’s luxury status and it’s a pretty sweet offering. If you’re attached to the Leica brand and can afford the price tag, then the SL3 is a really nice full frame mirrorless camera. With a super high 60-megapixel resolution and other top-tier features, this thing is like the Ferrari of cameras.

And there we have it. This has been our list of 8 of the very best full frame mirrorless cameras currently available as we make our way into 2025. Of course, there are plenty of stellar cameras that weren’t included in today’s post, but at the end of the day these are the ones that really stood out to us as the best of the best.

Whether you’re in the market for your next full frame body or simply want to keep up to date with where the industry is, I hope this article has been helpful and informative. As mentioned in the beginning, stay tuned for some upcoming pieces covering the best crop sensor and micro four thirds’ bodies going into 2025. Want to learn more about the differences between crop sensor and Full Frame? Check out this article!

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you on the next one. Until then, happy shooting!