Best vlogging cameras in 2022: the best options for every budget
The following buying guide is for all budgets and skill levels. It covers our picks for the best starter cameras for vloggers just getting started, as well as the best mirrorless cameras for those mixing vlogging and filmmaking. It also has a few action cameras in case your vlogs are a little more daring. You do not know where to start ? At the bottom of the page, you’ll find some helpful tips for selecting your ideal vlogging camera.
FEATURES
Type: Compact
Sensor size: 1 inch
Resolution: 20.1MP
Effective focal length: 24-70mm
Viewfinder: None
Monitor: 3.0-inch, 0.921 million-dot vari-angle touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Maximum video resolution: 4K 30p
Size, weight: 105.5 x 60.0 x 43.5mm, 294g
REASONS TO BUY
+ State-of-the-art autofocus
+24-70mm bright lens
+Pocket
REASONS TO AVOID
-Limited touch controls
-MicroUSB rather than USB-C
2.Panasonic Lumix GH6
A feature-rich Micro Four Thirds camera for vloggers
FEATURES
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor Size: Micro Four Thirds
Resolution: 25.2MP
Effective Focal Length: N/A
Viewfinder: EVF, 5.68 million dots
Monitor: 3.0-inch, 1.84 million dot articulating touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Maximum video resolution: 5.7K 60p
Size, weight: 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm, 823g
REASONS TO BUY
+ Huge range of video options
+Versatile screen and excellent maneuverability
REASONS TO AVOID
– Larger and heavier than the GH5 II
-Autofocus still lags behind the best
3. DJI Pocket 2
A small virtual cameraman for solo filmmakers
FEATURES
Type: Compact
Sensor size: 1/1.7 inch
Resolution: 64MP
Effective focal length: 20mm
Viewfinder: None
Connectivity: WiFi
Maximum video resolution: 4K 60p
Size, Weight: 124.7 x 38.1 x 30.0mm, 117g
REASONS TO BUY
+ Super stable images
+Impressive subject tracking
+Creator Combo for vloggers
REASONS TO AVOID
– Struggles in low light
-Gets hot when shooting 4K
FEATURES
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor size: APS-C
Resolution: 24.2MP
Effective Focal Length: N/A
Viewfinder: None
Monitor: 3.0-inch, 921k-dot vari-angle touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Maximum video resolution: 4K 30p
Size, weight: 115.2 x 64.2 x 44.8mm, 343g
REASONS TO BUY
+ Excellent autofocus
+ compact form factor
+ Relatively affordable
REASONS TO AVOID
– rolling shutter during panning
-no 4K/60p mode
-No viewfinder or IBIS
5.DJI Stock 2
A unique, modular action camera with great vlogging potential
FEATURES
Genre: action
Sensor size: 1/1.7 inch
Resolution: 12MP
Viewfinder: None
Monitor: 1.76 inch touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Maximum video resolution: 4K/60p
Weight: 64g
REASONS TO BUY
+Tiny and modular design
+ Punchy display
+ Wider field of view than GoPro
REASONS TO AVOID
– Overheating limits clip length
-Not great in low light
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