8 best vlogging cameras

If you are looking for a camera for vlogging, TipsMake.com will help you list the most suitable cameras and camcorders.

When choosing a device for vlogging, the first thing to consider is your shooting style. If you want to create quick, compact videos and record them on the go, a compact, pocket-sized camera is the most convenient. On the contrary, a mirrorless or DSLR camera will be more suitable if you want to produce a high quality product.

1. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Long famous among vloggers, Canon's G7X line has gone one step further with the Mark III product. This is a device with a 20.1 MP image sensor, now equipped with the ability to record 4K video without cropping, and comes with a device that users have been waiting for a long time - a microphone port.

 You can use external recording devices instead of using the built-in mic if you want. Furthermore, the G7X III can stream directly on YouTube without using a smartphone. The USB charging port is another great feature of the device, allowing you to plug in a backup charger in case the device's battery drains from recording a lot of 4K videos.

The G7X Mark III only has one autofocus mode and the rotating screen is a bit limited. However, the price of this product is very affordable, and it is worth considering if you want to buy a small, lightweight vlogging camera product.

2. Sony A6400

Sony's Alpha series cameras have a strong foothold in the vlogging industry and the A6400 is no exception. 4K video recording capability, S-log3 and S-log2 support will please post-production producers. It has 4K HDR (HLG) functionality for instant rewinding, and Sony's Imaging Edge Mobile app allows for quick video transfer to your phone.

Selfie recording mode is good thanks to the 16:9 rotating touch screen, the autofocus system on the A6400 is extremely fast and responsive. However, the connection ports are the minus point of this device. Like the previous A6300 product, there is a recording mic port but no headphone port like the A6400. Therefore, when recording, you will have difficulty adjusting the sound on the video, especially for those who often conduct interviews. The device also does not have built-in image stabilization, but this can be overcome if you can hold the camera firmly, or use it with a tripod and gimbal.

 3. Canon EOS M50

If you need to record 4K video, it's best to avoid this Canon EOS M50 because the frame when recording in this mode is cropped by 1.6x. However, if you don't mind recording videos in 1080p quality, this is an optimal choice in its price range. Equipped with a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor, the M50 is Canon's first camera with a DIGIC 8 processor, and it is the first mirrorless camera that can record 4K video at 24fps. The downside is that when recording 4K video, the screen frame is cropped, meaning your shooting angle will be narrower even if you use a wide-angle lens. These features are easily found on expensive camera models, but the M50 is an exception. It is small, compact, easy to use and especially very affordable.

4. Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon is truly the king of vlogging cameras, with a huge selection of products and features. The Canon EOS Mark II is the newest member of the M series, small and light enough to be a great travel companion.

With this machine, we really cannot look at faces and capture images. A sensor with 32.5 MP resolution is equipped in a compact body. Dual Pixel CMOS AF processor and cropless 4K video recording capabilities, M6 Mark II has become a device that can support extreme vlogging. The device is also equipped with a microphone port and a tiltable screen.

5. Sony A6100

Sony's Alpha series mirrorless cameras are so famous among vloggers, even the first model A6000 is still the choice of many people. Coming to the next generation, the A6100 model brings many new features to users. Ability to record 4K video (for sure), recording speed up to 30fps. Full HD mode is the same, especially the ability to record slo-mo up to 120fps. Even though it has the shape of a compact camera, the A6100 can compete with the expensive A6400 in the same house thanks to post-production features, an external microphone port and a hot-shoe slot on top. The A6100 retains the flip-up screen design but now has a touch sensor that makes framing and focusing easier, especially 4K videos that almost match the 16:9 display. The autofocus system provides excellent continuous tracking, very suitable for those who often have to hold the camera while filming. Unfortunately, the A6100 lacks built-in image stabilization and the image quality lacks neutral color tones.

 

6. GoPro Hero 8 Black

For a long time, adventure lovers have always chosen GoPro as an indispensable companion. GoPro Hero 8 Black is an upgrade with improved stabilization, a new recording mic, and more apps to help you both film and have new experiences.

Although not everyone needs a GoPro, if you are a travel vlogger, the Hero 8 Black is an indispensable friend on the journey.

7. Panasonic Lumix G90/G95

Although Panasonic has released the Lumix G100, the G95/G90 is still one of the excellent vlogging cameras, offering many convenient functions.

They are larger in size than the G100, the sensor combined with image stabilization provides extremely good video recording quality on the move. The G95/G90 inherits the sensor from the flagship G9 series, so they have impressive video recording features, including mic and headphone jacks. The 360-degree rotating touch screen plus 4K video recording capability is ideal for vlogging.

8. Canon EOS 90D

Canon launched the 90D to prove that DSLR is no less competitive than mirrorless in the vlogging camera market. Although it was originally aimed at photography, the 90D has unexpected video recording features suitable for vlogging. That's crop-free 4K video recording, a mic socket, and an easy-to-rotate screen.

The super big plus point of the 90D is that it inherits an extremely wide lens ecosystem of DSLRs, you can easily film with any type of focal length and lens feature you want.