If you want to become a better vlogger, you might need a new camera, smartphone, or drone to add some production value to your videos. Start with the top vlogging cameras we’ve tested.
What’s the Best Vlogging Camera for You?
There are a few different ways to go here: a smartphone, a compact model, or an interchangeable lens camera (ILC). Smartphones win on convenience—you’ve always got your phone with you, and high-end models like the iPhone 17 Pro Max deliver results that are more than adequate for YouTube. Modern smartphones are also powerful enough to handle editing and uploads, good news for up-and-coming creators who grew up with them.
If you like the idea of a pocketable camera but want something with a higher-quality microphone than your phone, consider a vlogging compact. We recommend the entry-level Canon PowerShot V10, the mid-priced DJI Osmo Pocket 3, and the higher-end Sony ZV-1M2. All offer wide-angle lenses, image stabilization, and 4K capture. These cameras are good choices if you want to travel light and don’t want to fuss with interchangeable lenses or numerous other accessories.
Pick an interchangeable lens camera if you want the option to change lenses for top-notch image quality. Entry-level options include the Canon EOS R50 V, Fujifilm X-M5, Nikon Z 30, all of these cameras use non-stabilized APS-C sensors and integrate better-than-average mics.
If you plan on recording handheld, it’s worth stepping up to a midrange model with a stabilized sensor.
