Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025
Key Facts Astrophotography demands a unique blend of camera capabilities: superb high-ISO performance, low thermal noise in long exposures, generous dynamic range, and practical features for shooting in darkness (from backlit buttons to night-vision live displays). In this report, we compare how the big three camera makers – Sony, Canon, and Nikon – stack up in the current market (DSLRs and mirrorless alike) for capturing the cosmos. We’ll highlight the best current models in each brand’s lineup (entry-level, enthusiast, and professional), and examine their key specs like sensor size, ISO range, noise control, dynamic range, lens ecosystem, and battery life from an