Best vlogging cameras in 2022: the best options for every budget
The buying guide that follows caters to 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 who mix vlogging with filmmaking. It also has a couple of action cameras in case your vlogs are a little more daring. Don’t know where to begin? At the bottom of the page, you’ll discover some helpful hints for selecting your ideal vlogging camera.
Sony ZV-1
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Compact
Sensor size: 1-inch
Resolution: 20.1MP
Effective focal length: 24-70mm
Viewfinder: None
Monitor: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 0.921-million dots
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Max movie resolution: 4K 30p
Size, weight: 105.5 x 60.0 x 43.5 mm, 294g
REASONS TO BUY
+Class-leading autofocus
+Bright 24-70mm lens
+Pocketable
REASONS TO AVOID
-Limited touch controls
-MicroUSB rather than USB-C
2. Panasonic Lumix GH6
A feature-packed Micro Four Thirds camera for vloggers
SPECIFICATIONS
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 articulating touchscreen, 1.84 million dots
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Max movie resolution: 5.7K 60p
Size, weight: 138.4×100.3×99.6mm, 823g
REASONS TO BUY
+Huge range of video options
+Versatile screen and great handling
REASONS TO AVOID
-Larger and heavier than the GH5 II
-Autofocus still lags behind the best
3. DJI Pocket 2
A tiny virtual cameraman for solo filmmakers
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Compact
Sensor size: 1/1.7-in
Resolution: 64MP
Effective focal length: 20mm
Viewfinder: None
Connectivity: Wi-Fi
Max movie resolution: 4K 60p
Size, weight: 124.7 x 38.1 x 30.0 mm, 117g
REASONS TO BUY
+Super-stable footage
+Impressive subject-tracking
+Creator Combo for vloggers
REASONS TO AVOID
-Struggles in low light
-Gets hot when filming 4K
4.Sony ZV-E10
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor size: APS-C
Resolution: 24.2MP
Effective focal length: N/A
Viewfinder: None
Monitor: 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Max movie resolution: 4K 30p
Size, weight: 115.2 x 64.2 x 44.8mm, 343g
REASONS TO BUY
+Great autofocus
+compact form factor
+Relatively affordable
REASONS TO AVOID
-rolling shutter while panning
-no 4K/60p mode
-No viewfinder or IBIS
5. DJI Action 2
A unique, modular action cam with great vlogging potential
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Action
Sensor size: 1/1.7-inch
Resolution: 12MP
Viewfinder: None
Monitor: 1.76-inch touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Max movie resolution: 4K/60p
Weight: 64g
REASONS TO BUY
+Tiny, modular design
+Punchy display
+Wider FOV than GoPro
REASONS TO AVOID
-Overheating limits clip lengths
-Not great in low light
