Before phones with cameras came around, digital cameras would take pictures to be transferred onto some special paper for you to see the images.
The first digital camera was built in 1975 by Steven Sassoon, an Eastman Kodak Engineer.
From then, we got to see different types of cameras. Earlier camera models were pretty heavy, and carrying them around was challenging.
Manufacturers have been improving cameras to make them lighter and more reliable. The digital single-lens reflex cameras are some of the newest models. They tend to be lighter than mirrorless cameras.
Here we will look at the heaviest DSLR cameras you can find in the market and other information that make them unique.
1. Nikon D5
The Nikon D5 is the full-frame flagship for DSLR cameras within the brand. The camera boasts a variety of powerful imaging capabilities with a 20.8 megapixel CMOS sensor and 4K UHD video capture.
It also boasts of an unbeaten ISO range of 100 to 102,400. These little adjustments make up a full-range camera that weighs 1415 grams (3.12 lb.).
2. Canon EOS-1D
The Canon EOS-1D is a professional DSLR camera that was the premium flagship for the EOS-1 series in 2001. The camera is also one of the heaviest DSLR cameras, with a bodyweight of 1250 g and a maximum weight of 1580 g (3.5 lb.).
It is the only Canon SLR with an X-sync speed of 1/500 a second and a shutter speed of around 1/16000 of a second.
3. Canon 7D Mark II
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The Canon EOS 7D Mark II digital SLR camera is one of the best cameras that meet photographers’ and videographers’ demands.
The camera is also weighty, tipping the scales to 1388 g (3 lb) when the batteries are mounted. It weighs around 910 g (2 lb.) without the batteries, which is pretty massive for a DSLR camera.
4. Nikon D850
The Nikon D850 full-frame DSLR camera was built to replace the older D180. This camera presents innovative features that you can only find in the Nikon D5 camera.
It weighs around 950 g (2.1 lb.) with the battery and memory fixed.
Without the cap, the weight reduces to 850 g (1.85 lb.). Some impressive properties that make it an outstanding camera include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, improved speeds, and more resolution.
5. Nikon D500
The Nikon D500 is a full-frame DSLR camera with a 20MP camera and continuous shooting speeds of 10 fps.
The camera also feels heavy in hand with 860 g (1.90 lb.).
The camera is purposely designed for fast-paced photographers who prefer lighter DSLR cameras with smaller sensors. It can be used to record 4K UGD videos and connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
6. Nikon D780
The Nikon D780 is a midrange full-frame DSLR camera that brings together the best features of the D5 and D810 camera models.
This camera weighs 840 g (1.85 lb.) which implies that it is among the heaviest DSLR cameras in the market. It has a 24MP BSI-CMOS sensor with an Exceed 6 processor.
Its sensitivity expands to an ISO of 204,800 and can shoot bursts at 7 frames per second with continuous autofocus.
7. Canon 5D IV
The Canon 5D IV is a professional 30.1 megapixel full-frame DSLR camera built to succeed the 5D III. Launched in 2016, the camera is one of the heaviest DSLR cameras weighing around 800 grams (1.76 lb.).
It can shoot to a maximum resolution of 6720 x 4480 with a film speed of 100-32000. This camera’s other impressive features include a built-in GPS for geotagging alongside an intelligent viewfinder II.
8. Canon 6D II
The Canon 6D Mark II is an entry-level full-frame DSLR camera with an all-new 26.2 megapixels CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 7 processor.
The camera is also one of the DSLR cameras that weighs more than average cameras at 765 g (1.69 lb.).
It also ranks among the best DSLR cameras with built-in GPS, fully-articulated LCD, and a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second.
9. Canon EOS 80D
The Canon EOS 80D is the successor to the 70D and is one of the most breathtaking Canon DSLR cameras. It has the new 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a 45-point hybrid AF system with cross-type points.
These amazing features push the camera’s weight to 730 grams (1.61 lb.).
10. Nikon D7500
The Nikon D7500 is a mid-size DSLR camera that succeeds the D7200 and combines the technology of the Nikon D500.
The camera is lightweight but still one of the heaviest DSLR cameras with a 720 gram (1.58 lb.) weight. The camera can shoot 4K videos up to 30 frames per second with expandable sensitivity to about 1SO 1,640,000.
11. Canon EOS 90D
Many people would expect the EOS 90D to weigh more than the EOS 80D predecessor, but that is not the case.
This camera weighs around 701 grams (1.54 lb.) while the other weighs around 730 grams.
This camera features a powerful lens that can capture 32.5-megapixel images at around 10 frames per second with a shutter speed of around 1/8000 of a second.
12. Nikon D5300
The Nikon 5300 might seem to be a light DSLR camera, but it is actually one of the heaviest on the list. It weighs around 530 g (1.06 lb.) and is a newer version of the D5200 because it does not have the optical low-pass filter on the 24MP CMOS sensor.
It is also the first Nikon DSLR camera with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS access.
