Best cameras for landscape photography in 2026

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the best cameras for landscape photography. One of the most popular genres of shooting, landscape photography is inspiring, addictive and challenging in equal measure. Its technical demands are different from capturing moving targets like wildlife or sports. Any experienced landscape shooter knows, though, how ephemeral the light can be for the perfect composition in that moment when the elements come together. There’s nothing quite like it.

At AP, we test and review every major camera that is released, and shooting landscapes is a big part of our testing procedure. As such, we’ve compiled this list based on our own direct experience with the cameras featured. They aren’t all new releases either – we only recommend cameras we feel are worth the money, which include plenty of fantastic older models available at great prices second-hand.

Please note that prices quoted are snapshots from available models at the time of publishing and, as such, are always subject to change – especially true in the used camera market.

To learn more about our selection criteria, and for our full explainer of which features are most important for a landscape photography camera, scroll to the bottom of the page. We’ve split our list into different camera types, like DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, medium format and compacts. Read on to see our picks and why we made them – and also check out our guide to the best lenses for landscapes.

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