Under ₹50,000 you can buy a second hand mirrorless camera that cost ₹70,000–1,00,000 new. The best all-rounder is the Sony A6400. The Sony A6000 is the cheapest good choice, the Sony ZV-E10 is best for video, and the Canon EOS RP gives you a full-frame sensor under ₹50,000.
Key Takeaways
- Best all-rounder: Sony A6400 — 425-point autofocus with real-time tracking and 4K video.
- Cheapest good choice: Sony A6000 — from ₹24,650.
- Best for video and vlogging: Sony ZV-E10 — flip-out screen and a microphone input.
- Full-frame on a budget: Canon EOS RP — from ₹46,950.
- Prices below are WorthyTen's prices on 28 October 2026, body only, and change with stock.
Quick Comparison
| Camera | Sensor | Autofocus | Video | Viewfinder | Best for | WorthyTen from* |
| Sony A6400 | 24.2 MP APS-C | 425-point, real-time tracking | 4K | Yes | All-round | ₹44,550 |
| Sony A6000 | 24.3 MP APS-C | 179-point | Full HD | Yes | Budget, travel | ₹24,650 |
| Sony ZV-E10 | 24.2 MP APS-C | 425-point | 4K | No | Video, vlogging | ₹43,200 |
| Nikon Z50 | 20.9 MP APS-C | 209-point | 4K | Yes | Handling, Nikon users | ₹43,500 |
| Canon EOS R100 | 24.1 MP APS-C | Dual Pixel AF | 4K (cropped) | Yes | Canon beginners | ₹29,150 |
| Canon EOS RP | 26.2 MP full frame | Dual Pixel AF | 4K (cropped) | Yes | Full frame on a budget | ₹46,950 |
1. Best All-Rounder: Sony A6400
The Sony A6400 has a 24.2 MP APS-C sensor, a 425-point phase-detection autofocus system with Real-time Tracking and Eye AF for people and animals, 11 frames per second and 4K video. The screen flips up 180° for selfies and vlogging.
Skip it if you plan to use an external microphone on top of the camera — the mic will block the flip-up screen. The ZV-E10's side-opening screen avoids this.
WorthyTen: from ₹44,550; Grades A, B and C in stock. The Sony A6100 (from ₹39,700) has the same sensor and autofocus in a plastic, non-weather-sealed body with a lower-resolution viewfinder.
2. Cheapest Good Choice: Sony A6000
The Sony A6000 is still a capable stills camera: 24.3 MP, a 179-point phase-detection autofocus system and 11 frames per second in a body small enough for a jacket pocket with a pancake lens. It takes the same Sony E-mount lenses as the A6400.
Skip it if you shoot video — it records Full HD only, has no microphone input, and its screen tilts but cannot face you.
WorthyTen: from ₹24,650 body only, or ₹28,550 with the kit lens; Grades A, B and C in stock.
3. Best for Video: Sony ZV-E10
The Sony ZV-E10 is built for video: a side-opening vari-angle screen, a microphone input, a directional built-in microphone with a windscreen, and 4K recording, with the same 425-point autofocus as the A6400. See our vlogging camera guide for more video options.
Skip it if you want a viewfinder — the ZV-E10 has only the rear screen, which is hard to see in bright sun.
WorthyTen: from ₹43,200; Grades A, B and C in stock.
4. Best Handling: Nikon Z50
The Nikon Z50 has a deeper grip and a larger viewfinder than the Sony cameras, a 20.9 MP sensor, 11 frames per second and 4K video without a crop. It uses Nikon's Z mount, and Nikon's FTZ adapter lets you use Nikon DSLR (F-mount) lenses — useful if you are moving from a Nikon DSLR.
Skip it if you want lots of cheap lenses — there are fewer APS-C Z lenses than Sony E-mount lenses.
WorthyTen: from ₹43,500; Grades A, B and C in stock. The Nikon Z30 (from ₹40,300) is the same camera without a viewfinder, aimed at vloggers.
5. Best for Canon Beginners: Canon EOS R100
The Canon EOS R100 is Canon's cheapest RF-mount camera: 24.1 MP, Dual Pixel autofocus and a viewfinder, in a very light body. The RF mount is where Canon makes all its new lenses, and Canon's EF-EOS R adapter takes older Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
Skip it if you want a touchscreen or a flip screen, or 4K without a crop — the R100 has a fixed screen and crops 4K heavily.
WorthyTen: from ₹29,150 body only, or ₹32,050 with the kit lens; Grades A, B and C in stock. Avoid the older Canon M50 and M50 Mark II unless the price is right: Canon has not released a new EF-M lens since 2018.
6. Full Frame Under ₹50,000: Canon EOS RP
The Canon EOS RP puts a 26.2 MP full-frame sensor in a small, light body, with Dual Pixel autofocus and a vari-angle touchscreen. Full frame gives you better low-light quality and a more blurred background than APS-C.
Skip it if you shoot action or video — it manages 5 frames per second, and 4K is cropped and uses slower autofocus. Full-frame lenses also cost more.
WorthyTen: from ₹46,950; Grades A, B and C in stock. More full-frame options are in our full-frame camera guide.
Mirrorless or DSLR?
Mirrorless cameras are smaller, show the exposure in the viewfinder before you shoot, and have better video autofocus. DSLRs have an optical viewfinder, longer battery life and cheaper second hand lenses. If your budget is under ₹30,000, a DSLR often gives you more — see the best second hand cameras under ₹30,000.
How to Choose
- Pick the lens system, not just the body. Sony E-mount has the widest choice of affordable lenses; Canon RF and Nikon Z are where new lenses are coming.
- Carry a spare battery. Mirrorless cameras use more power than DSLRs.
- Pick the grade. Grade A looks almost new; Grade C shows wear but passes the same tests and carries the same 1-year warranty. On 28 October 2026 a Sony A6400 body was ₹50,850 in Grade A and ₹44,550 in Grade C. See what the grades mean.
What WorthyTen Checks Before Selling
Every second hand camera is tested before it is listed: shutter count, sensor, autofocus, screen, viewfinder, buttons, card slot and ports. Grade A bodies are guaranteed to have used under 10% of their rated shutter life, and every grade carries a 1-year warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a second hand mirrorless camera reliable?
Yes, when it has been tested. Mirrorless cameras have fewer moving parts than DSLRs, and the shutter count tells you how much the camera has been used.
Which mirrorless camera is best for beginners?
The Sony A6000 if your budget is tight, the Sony A6400 if you want a camera to grow with, or the Canon R100 to start in Canon's RF system.
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