Top pick · Sony£929
Sony Alpha A7R III + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
Body £760 + lens £169 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14mm equivalent · 837g
Why: 42MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Buying guide · updated 5 November 2026
Best camera for landscapes under £1,000
Landscapes need resolution and dynamic range for big prints, weather sealing for bad days, and a wide zoom that takes filters. Autofocus speed barely matters, so older high-resolution bodies are excellent value. Here are the best complete setups (body plus the right lens) you can buy for £1,000 or less, using real UK prices.
Quick answer
The best £1,000 setup for landscapes is the Sony Alpha A7R III with the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air, about £929 with the body bought used. Why: 42MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best £1,000 setups for landscapes, brand by brand
The best setup we found from each major system, ranked on how well it suits landscapes. Bodies priced used where MPB lists them.
Best Nikon option£889
Nikon Z7 + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
Body £720 + lens £169 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14mm equivalent · 855g
Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Canon option£1,000
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Body £640 + lens £360 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 1505g
Why: 30.4MP full frame sensor, weather sealing.
Best Fujifilm option£890
Fujifilm X-T2 + Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR
Body £410 + lens £480 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 15-36mm equivalent · 892g
Why: 24.3MP aps-c sensor, weather sealing.
Best OM System option£980
OM System OM-1 + OM System M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
Body £620 + lens £360 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-90mm equivalent · 853g
Why: 20MP micro four thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Cheaper alternatives from the same brands
Not every pick needs the top body. These cost noticeably less and still do the job well.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | Alpha A7 III + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air | £789 | Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Nikon | Z5 + Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | £950 | Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Canon | EOS 6D Mark II + Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | £890 | Why: 26.2MP full frame sensor, weather sealing. |
Other systems worth considering
The best £1,000 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax | KP + Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual) | £829 | 24.3MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Panasonic | Lumix S1 + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air | £729 | 24.2MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Leica | TL2 + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air | £899 | 24MP aps-c sensor. |
Buying everything new
Top pick · Sony£993
Sony ZV-E10 II + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
Body £824 + lens £169 (new) · 21mm equivalent · 557g
Why: 26MP aps-c sensor.
Best Canon option£858
Canon EOS R50 V + Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Body £529 + lens £329 (new) · 15-27mm equivalent · 520g
Why: 24.2MP aps-c sensor.
Best Nikon option£928
Nikon Z30 + Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Body £529 + lens £399 (new) · 18-42mm equivalent · 610g
Why: 20.9MP aps-c sensor.
Best bodies for landscapes under £1,000
Nikon
Z7 II
2020Mirrorless
45.7MP
10fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 705g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,799
Used at MPB*£924–989
45.7MP with dual card slots and IBIS. A high-resolution bargain used.
Sony
Alpha A7R III
2017MirrorlessOlder model
42MP
10fps max
—readout ms
32kmax ISO
Low light 657g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£674–849
42MP full frame for well under £1,000 used. A landscape bargain.
Canon
EOS R
2018MirrorlessOlder model
30MP
8fps max
—readout ms
40kmax ISO
Low light 660g · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£504–754
Canon's first RF body. 30MP and Dual Pixel AF; slow burst and cropped 4K.
Pentax
K-1
2016DSLROlder model
36.4MP
4.4fps max
OVFviewfinder
205kmax ISO
Low light 1010g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£784–879
Weather-sealed full-frame DSLR with Astrotracer and pixel shift.
Fujifilm
X-T2
2016MirrorlessOlder model
24.3MP
8fps max
—readout ms
12.8kmax ISO
Low light 507g · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£329–484
Weather-sealed retro flagship from 2016. Still a satisfying camera to shoot.
OM System
OM-5 Mark II
2025Mirrorless
20MP
30fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 418g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,099
Used at MPB*£779–824
Small, IP53-sealed hiking camera with built-in ND and handheld high-res modes.
What to look for
Landscapes need resolution and dynamic range for big prints, weather sealing for bad days, and a wide zoom that takes filters. Autofocus speed barely matters, so older high-resolution bodies are excellent value.
30–60MPWeather sealingWide dynamic rangeFilter-friendly lenses
Lens: A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.
Other budgets
Spending less? Best for landscapes under £500. More to spend? Best under £1,500. Or read the full landscapes buying guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best camera for landscapes under £1,000?
Our top pick is the Sony Alpha A7R III with the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air, about £929 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Nikon Z7 II scores highest at this budget.
What is the best £1,000 landscapes camera setup?
Sony Alpha A7R III + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air (£929); Nikon Z7 + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air (£889); Canon EOS 5D Mark IV + Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM (£1,000).
Should I buy new or used for landscapes?
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £1,000 for a better lens, which usually matters more. New gives a full warranty and the latest firmware.
What lens do I need for landscapes?
A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.
Prices checked 5 November 2026: used prices are the middle of the MPB price range for the body and the lens on that mount; new prices are typical UK prices. Picks are ranked from the specs in our database for this type of photography.