Best cameras for vlogging 2022: Sony ZV-E10, GoPro Hero10 Black, and more

Vlogging or making ‘video logs’ of your everyday life has become easier than ever thanks to smartphone cameras. They offer excellent video features, especially the premium ones, and almost everyone owns a smartphone today. In fact, we have a list of some of the best smartphones for vlogging if you are considering starting your own vlogs. But what if you want to take things to the next level? If you are serious about making video logs, we recommend that you invest in a good vlogging camera.

Now, there are some advantages of having a dedicated camera for vlogging. First, of course, is the superior video quality as you get to shoot on a much larger sensor. You also get better controls, video stabilisation, and most importantly removable/swappable storage. There are quite a few cameras out there that are suited for vlogging purposes and here are some of the best ones that we recommend.

Best cameras for vlogging

Sony ZV-E10

Sony has expanded upon its ability to deliver a camera built especially for video blogging, or vlogging, with an interchangeable lens option that many had been clamouring for. As a result, the ZV-E10 offers most of the perks of the ZV1, while improving the overall feature set and allowing you to change your lenses at will. The camera’s vlogging-specific features start with its ability to record full HD videos at up to 120fps, thus enabling high frame rate videos which can later be edited on a professional timeline. There are over 60 lenses that are compatible with this E-mount camera, so users would do well to choose lenses based on what they shoot.

Sony ZV-E10 also comes with a one-touch button that can allow users to ‘defocus’ backgrounds, hence obtaining a smooth and natural-looking bokeh when shooting videos. The camera also gets eye-tracking autofocus in real-time to ensure that the focus doesn’t shift when you’re recording a vlog. You also get to quickly choose which motion speed you want to record. At Rs 69,990, with a 16-50mm kit lens, the ZV-E10 is a very feature-rich camera for vloggers.

Buy: Amazon | Sony

Pros:
–Excellent shortcuts for quick vlogs
–Great autofocus performance
–Compact and easy to carry

Cons:
–No 4K 60fps video
–Battery life is weak
–Limited touch controls

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

The PowerShot G7 has been a popular name among vloggers and YouTubers. The latest version is the G7 X Mark III, which upgraded to a stacked CMOS sensor and Digic 8 processor to further improve image quality and performance. For video, there are a bunch of features, including the option to live stream video and up to 4K resolution support at 30fps. The 1-inch sensor offers a 20-megapixel resolution while the lens has a focal length of 24-100mm (equivalent to full-frame) and an aperture range of f/1.8-2.8. The G7 X Mark III even packs a tilting touchscreen and vertical video capture mode. In terms of connectivity, the PowerShot G7 offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB 3.1 (USB-C connector) for data transfer and charging.

Buy: Amazon

Pros:
-Fast focusing
-Manual controls
-Good set of video features for vlogging
-Pocket friendly design

Cons:
-Lacks a viewfinder
-4K video limited to auto mode
-No accessory shoe
-No headphone jack

Sony A6600

Sony’s A6000 series has been regarded as one of the best mid-range mirrorless cameras, especially the current-gen A6600. It is bound to have more size and bulk due to its interchangeable lens mechanism, but that is exactly the reason why you should get this camera. Having the ability to swap lenses allows for a wide coverage of focal lengths allowing you to shoot some amazing cinematic videos. The camera comes with a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor, which is as big as what most mid-range DSLRs have, thus you get excellent image and video quality. It also offers precise control while shooting and also has a 3-inch flip touchscreen, 5-axis image stabilisation, and up to 250 minutes of battery life. It doesn’t come cheap though and if you add the cost of lenses, it can be a pretty pricey affair.

Buy: Sony India | Reliance Digital

Pros:
-Excellent image quality
-Long battery life
-Dust and water resistance
-Fast auto-focusing

Cons:
-Record button is small
-Bulky to carry around
-Very expensive
-MicroUSB port

GoPro HERO10 Black

For the ones looking for a camera that is rugged, compact and reliable to take on your next adventure trip, then you need a GoPro. The HERO10 Black is the latest model and while it doesn’t look all that different from its predecessors, it comes with some great upgrades. The vlog camera features a 23-megapixel sensor, with improved image stabilisation called HyperSmooth 4.0 and a GP2 processor. You can shoot videos at a resolution of up to 5.3K at 60fps, 4K at 120fps and 2K at 240fps. Apart from the rear touch screen, there is also a small display on the front which is great for bloggers. Lastly, the GoPro HERO10 has a rugged build and is waterproof up to 33 feet.

Buy: Amazon

Pros:
-Best in its class video stabilisation
-4K at 120fps
-Rugged and waterproof
-Dual-screen
-Various add-on mods

Cons:
-Limited battery life
-Can heat up after extensive video recording
-Expensive compared to US pricing

DJI Osmo Pocket 2

As the name suggests, the DJI Pocket 2 is a compact camera that can fit inside your pocket, well almost. It is one of the most unique cameras on the list featuring the main camera module with a three-axis gimbal sitting on top of the grip. Featuring a 1/1.7-inch sensor the Osmo Pocket 2 can shoot up to 64-megapixel still images and 4K video at 60fps. It’s a great camera for solo-film makers, especially who like to make walk-and-talk style videos. With its 20mm wide-angle lens you don’t really need to stretch out your arm and the face detection is pretty solid. There is a tiny built-in screen to monitor what you are shooting and you can also hook it up with your smartphone. It’s a pretty nifty camera for its size, although it does come with some drawbacks. It isn’t the best for shooting in low-light conditions due to the limited size of the sensor. You also need to be very careful about the moving gimbal mechanism as it can be damaged quite easily.

Buy: Amazon

Pros:
-Subject tracking
-Built-in gimbal offers stable footage
-Compact and easy to carry

Cons:
-No waterproof rating
-Delicate design
-Average low-light performance

Fujifilm X-T4

The Fujifilm X-T4 isn’t just one of the very best vlogging cameras for bloggers – it is one of the best mirrorless cameras with a crop sensor that any user can buy. Alongside offering excellent image quality, the X-T4 can shoot great 4K 30fps and full HD 60fps videos, hence making it a great choice for those looking to make professional vlogs. The fully articulating display makes this Fujifilm camera an ideal choice for vlog recording. The camera also gets a host of video-centric features such as separate settings retention for images and videos, good in-camera stabilisation for handheld video recording, easy to access the video-only settings menu, a focus peaking and zebra lines for accurate manual focusing when shooting videos, display colour correction when shooting in specific colour profiles, and more.

At Rs 1,69,999, with the 18-55mm lens bundled in, the Fujifilm X-T4 is an excellent camera for bloggers to consider. It also gets Fujifilm’s reputed film simulation modes, which would allow users to quickly apply one of Fujifilm’s classic film colour and noise profiles to a video – an effect that would otherwise be complicated to apply.

Buy: Amazon | Flipkart

Pros:
-Great range of video-first features
-Excellent overall camera
-Built-in film simulation filters
-Looks great

Cons:
-Needs adapter to connect mic
-No autofocus subject tracking in videos
-Limited frame rates

Nikon Z6 II

Billed by Nikon as the “ultimate filmmaking camera”, the Z6 II mirrorless camera offers a full-frame sensor. The camera is the poster boy of Nikon’s transformation into a traditional brand for the still photographer. The Z6 II supports up to 4K 30fps and full HD 120fps videos, and a fully articulating touchscreen LCD display coupled with excellent menus. You get a robust autofocus system that is very consistent with subject tracking and lock, which is key for a vlogging camera. The Z6-II also allows vloggers to select colour profiles, although recording 10-bit uncompressed videos with a hybrid log profile will require you to connect to an external video recorder.

The camera also gets an additional memory card slot for extensive recording sessions, which means that at Rs 1,98,990 with the bundled 24-70mm kit lens, the Nikon Z6 II is one of the best cameras for vlogging with a full-frame sensor right now.

Buy: Amazon | Flipkart

Pros:
-Good autofocus performance
-Great colour details
-Good overall full-frame camera

Cons:
-4K video is subsampled
-Uncompressed video readout needs external media
-No 4K 60p in a full-frame camera

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