Best cameras for sports & kids
Fast bursts and subject-tracking autofocus. These are the cameras that meet the most of what sports & kids needs, by the maker's spec sheet: every pick shows the specs that earned it a place. No paid placement. Prices are today's cheapest at the stores we track in Australia, new or used. Want a budget or a size? Try the camera finder.
Top picks
Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,149.65at 7 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
OM System
PEN
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from A$1,478.85at 7 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Leica
SL3-P
Full frame · 44.9 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from A$10,500at 3 storesLaunch RRP A$10,500- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Canon
EOS R6 V
Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 7K video
New from A$3,338.85at 4 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Sony
α7R VI
Full frame · 66.8 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from A$6,688Used from A$6,999.95at 6 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Sony
α7 V
Full frame · 33 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from A$3,929.63Used from A$4,399.95at 6 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 7K video
New from A$3,381at 4 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from A$1,444.15Used from A$1,699.95at 6 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
Full frame · 24.1 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from A$3,999.20at 4 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Panasonic
Lumix S1IIE
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from A$2,974at 5 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
Full frame · 44.3 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 8K video
New from A$4,572Used from A$3,858.70at 4 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
OM System
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,644.70Used from A$2,699.95at 6 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Smaller and lighter
Under 650 g, for when the camera has to come along every day.
OM System
OM-1 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$3,229.15Used from A$2,499.95at 5 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Fujifilm
X-T5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2022
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from A$2,599Used from A$1,899.75at 7 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
OM System
OM-5
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2022
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Used from A$1,231.65at 1 store- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Canon
EOS R7
APS-C · 32.5 MP · 2022
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,699Used from A$2,199.95at 4 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Fujifilm
X-Pro3
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2019
- 4K 30p
- Weather sealed
Used from A$2,025at 1 store- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed
Fujifilm
X-T4
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2020
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Used from A$1,199.42at 2 stores- ✓ 20 fps or faster
- ✓ 10 fps or faster
- ✓ Subject detection
- ✓ Weather sealed