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Whether working on a short film, a YouTube channel, or video content for social media, having more than your phone to capture your footage will ultimately make your final product look more professional. Although most modern cameras can shoot 4K video, when selecting a video camera, you should also consider specs like resolution, frame rate capabilities, sensor size, and bit-depth. The video cameras in this buying guide should appeal to a diverse group of videographers and fit various budgets. Of course, you can spend Michael Bay money and get true cinema rigs, but those fall outside the scope of this article because of their cost and complexity. Keep reading to learn more about the best video cameras currently available.\n\n\n\n\nBest overall: Sony FX30\n\n\n\nBest for filmmaking: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro\n\n\n\nBest for photo and video: Canon EOS R6 Mark II\n\n\n\nBest for vlogging: Sony ZV-1\n\n\n\nBest compact: DJI Pocket 2\n\n\n\n\nHow we chose the best video cameras\n\n\n\nWhen selecting the cameras that appear in this buying guide, we considered video cameras that fit a variety of budgets, experience levels, but also a variety of needs based on the kinds of videos that might get created. We evaluated cameras that would be a good fit for filming documentary films, capturing events, and for YouTube creators. The cameras in this buying guide were selected through hands-on experience, user feedback, and trusted editorial reviews.\n\n\n\nThe best video cameras: Reviews & Recommendations\n\n\n\nYour phone has a video camera baked into it, but these dedicated cameras all offer something the device in your pocket can't. Here are our specific picks to meet your cinematic (or social media) needs.\n\n\n\nBest overall: Sony FX30\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it made the cut: This 4K APS-C sensor camera is optimized for video and offers a wide variety of capture formats, making it our pick for best overall video camera.  \n\n\n\nSpecs\n\n\n\n\nAPS-C sensor \n\n\n\n10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 capture\n\n\n\nShoots oversampled 4K up to 60p\n\n\n\n\nPros \n\n\n\n\nIn-body image stabilization \n\n\n\nS-Log3 capabilities with uploadable custom LUTs and S-Cinetone color profiles\n\n\n\nRig-ready body \n\n\n\n\nCons \n\n\n\n\nNo mechanical shutter \n\n\n\n\nThe compact Sony FX30 was built with small-scale filmmakers in mind. The 4K APS-C camera features excellent in-body image stabilization, five thread holes for attaching mounts, and three command dials for straightforward operation. The FX30 can shoot oversampled 4K up to 60p, features the same Log shooting modes found inside Sony’s high-end cinema cameras, and can upload customized LUTs (Look Up Tables, which work like visual styles you can apply to footage) to judge what final image quality will look like. Although it can technically shoot stills, the lack of a mechanical shutter doesn’t make it the ideal camera for the job because moving subjects can look distorted due to sensor readout. However, since it's a camera designed with filmmakers in mind, we wouldn’t count that as a drawback. \n\n\n\nBest for filmmaking: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it made the cut: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera combines a high dynamic range, excellent low light performance, and a massive sensor to offer Hollywood-style production value at a fraction of the price. \n\n\n\nSpecs\n\n\n\n\nSuper 35 sensor\n\n\n\n13 stops of dynamic range\n\n\n\nRecords in 12-Bit Blackmagic RAW \n\n\n\n\nPros \n\n\n\n\nBuilt in ND filters\n\n\n\nExternal controls make it easy to adjust settings while rolling\n\n\n\nUSB-C port allows you to record to external drives\n\n\n\nEF lens mount makes it compatible with Canon lenses\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\nHave to build out with accessories \n\n\n\n\nThe Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera makes it easy to capture Hollywood-style video thanks to its high dynamic range capabilities and ability to record in 12-bit  Black Magic Raw. Although it's pricey compared to many of the 4K and 6K mirrorless cameras currently on the market, it’s a much more affordable option than the ARRI and Red rigs typically found on big-budget film sets. You can shoot 50 fps at 6K and 120 fps at 2.8K. USB-C expansion ports allow you to record directly to external drives. The external controls make it easy to change settings while rolling, plus it has an extremely intuitive interface for easy operation. \n\n\n\nThe integrated Canon EF mount gives the camera native access to Canon's DSLR lenses. Since Canon is phasing out cameras with that mount, there are a ton of great deals out there on the secondary market for extremely high-end lenses. \n\n\n\nBest for photo and video: Canon EOS R6 Mark II\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it made the cut: This second-generation Canon EOS R6 is an excellent choice for shooting stills and video, thanks in part to a design that keeps video and still settings clearly separated from one another. \n\n\n\nSpecs\n\n\n\n\nFull-frame 24-megapixel CMOS sensor \n\n\n\nShoots oversampled 4K up to 60p\n\n\n\n10-bit C-Log3 \n\n\n\n\nPros \n\n\n\n\nSupports ProRes RAW workflow with an Atomos recorder\n\n\n\nDedicated switch for stills and video settings\n\n\n\nOffers false color displays\n\n\n\n\n Cons \n\n\n\n\nUnreliable AF in video mode\n\n\n\nHistogram unavailable when recording video \n\n\n\n\nThe Canon EOS R6 II made some substantial improvements to video features compared to the original, which is why it's our pick for best hybrid camera. It's built around a 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, a comfortable hand grip, and an intuitive control system that keeps video and photo settings separate. It can shoot oversampled 4K video up to 60p and has an improved system for thermal management—meaning it won’t overheat while shooting. Although the autofocus isn’t always reliable when shooting in video mode, this is still an excellent option for the creator looking for something that can shoot both video and stills.\n\n\n\nBest for vlogging: Sony ZV-1\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it made the cut: A compact camera designed specifically with vloggers in mind, the SV-1 has excellent autofocus and a simple touchscreen interface that makes it easy to control while doing a walk and talk. \n\n\n\nSpecs\n\n\n\n\n20-megapixel 1” BSI CMOS sensor\n\n\n\nShoots 4K up to 30p\n\n\n\n8-bit Log and 'HLG' shooting modes\n\n\n\n\nPros \n\n\n\n\nHas a directional 3-capsule mic for audio \n\n\n\nSupports HLG and S-Log2/3 for easy color grading\n\n\n\nReal-time Eye AF \n\n\n\n\nCons \n\n\n\n\nNo headphone jack for audio monitoring\n\n\n\nLimited zoom range\n\n\n\n\nThe ZV-1 is a compact, easy-to-use camera that makes it easy to start vlogging without much technical know-how. It has a clever directional three-capsule mic that makes it easy to capture quality audio while recording. It can shoot 4K up to 30p and Full HD video up to 120fps. There is a giant record button on the top of the camera and a simple touchscreen interface that makes operating the ZV-1 extremely intuitive. \n\n\n\nIts autofocus is fast and accurate, and settings like background de-focus and product-showcase mode are aimed specifically at content creators. If you are looking for an easy-to-use, compact camera with 4K capabilities, the ZV-1 has much to offer. \n\n\n\nBest compact: DJI Pocket 2\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it made the cut: This pocket-sized all-in-one gimbal and 4K camera is great for capturing stabilized footage. \n\n\n\nSpecs\n\n\n\n\n1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor \n\n\n\nShoots 4K video at 60fps\n\n\n\nBuilt-in 3-axis gimbal for smooth, stabilized footage\n\n\n\n\nPros \n\n\n\n\nPocket-sized and easy to travel with\n\n\n\nOffers 140 minutes of recording time on a fully charged battery\n\n\n\nFast f/1.8 lens \n\n\n\n\nCons \n\n\n\n\nDifficult to operate when attached to smartphone\n\n\n\nSubpar zoom quality \n\n\n\n\nThis clever all-in-one gimbal and camera makes it easy to capture 4K stabilized footage. As the name suggests, the DJI Pocket 2 is compact enough to fit inside a pocket easily. The Pocket 2 features four mics with directional audio and a feature called soundtracking. The Pocket 2 is great as a secondary camera on a shoot or for capturing BTS footage from the day. Ultimately the Pocket offers an extremely easy way to grab some stabilized footage while shooting video.\n\n\n\nThings to consider before buying a video camera \n\n\n\nBefore purchasing a camera, it’s important to consider what your goals are and what kind of videos you are trying to create. You should also consider where your final video will be displayed. Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu have specific requirements for video specs that often require shooting on higher-end cameras. If you want to create video content primarily displayed on YouTube or other social media platforms, a mid-range video camera might be a more appropriate choice. Ultimately a person working on a full-length film or a short documentary will have very different needs than someone creating video for a YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nCamera types\n\n\n\nOne of the most important things to understand before buying a video camera is the different types of cameras available on the market. At the high-end, there are cine-cameras. Cine-cameras are some of the most expensive and largest cameras on the market because they often have the largest sensor, can shoot at very high resolutions, and allow for more flexibility when color grading. \n\n\n\nThere are currently several mirrorless cameras aimed at videographers who don’t necessarily need a high-end cine camera. These cameras are great for creating videos that will primarily live on YouTube, making them a nice choice for vloggers, event videographers, and content creators. The nice thing about this set of cameras is that they also can shoot high-quality stills. \n\n\n\nResolution\n\n\n\nYou'll likely want to export 4K footage when you're done editing, and you'll need at least 4K capture for that. That's table stakes at this point. Some cameras offer higher-res shooting which allows creatives to shoot over-sampled 4K footage to provide more detail. \n\n\n\nLens mount\n\n\n\nIf the camera doesn't have an integrated lens, you're going to have to provide some glass, and that plays a huge part in how your productions look. Camera manufacturers (like Sony and Canon) typically offer their first-party lenses to go with their bodies. Other manufacturers like Blackmagic equip their cameras with mounts that can accept lenses from a third party. Many filmmakers also use vintage manual focus lenses on their video cameras because they provide a unique look, and they typically cost a lot less than their modern high-end counterparts.\n\n\n\nHeat management\n\n\n\nTrue cinema cameras offer robust cooling because the electronics inside can get very hot as they pull in high-res footage. Dedicated video cameras are better equipped to deal with these issues than most hybrid-oriented mirrorless cameras. Manufacturers often indicate in the specs how long you can expect a camera to go before it runs into heat issues. It's also worth noting that some modes heat things much more quickly than others. If you're maxing out resolution and framerate while capturing a data-hungry format, things will get toasty a lot faster than if you're shooting basic 4K footage.\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\nQ: What cameras do YouTubers use for videos? YouTubers use a variety of cameras to create their videos, but most opt for compact mirrorless cameras when shooting. If there is a particular YouTuber whose style you want to emulate, take a look at the description of their videos, it’s not unusual for YouTubers to explicitly say what gear they are using and include affiliate links to purchase it. Q: Do I need a 4K video camera for filmmaking? Having a camera that can shoot 4K is a great tool for filmmaking because it gives you more flexibility with your footage. If your end goal is to have your film streaming on a platform like Netflix, it's best to shoot in the highest resolution possible. For example, Netflix currently requires content streamed on the platform to be shot on a camera with a true UHD 4K sensor with a minimum of 3840 photosites across. Q: What cameras do professionals use? Professional filmmakers working on big-budget projects will typically be shooting on a high-end cine camera. A professional YouTuber is more likely to be shooting video on an advanced mirrorless camera. Professionals who are filming events might use a mixture of the two. Ultimately, the camera that a professional is using on the job depends a lot on the delivery requirements of said job. \n\n\n\nFinal thoughts on the best video cameras\n\n\n\n\nBest overall: Sony FX30\n\n\n\nBest for filmmaking: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro\n\n\n\nBest for photo and video: Canon EOS R6 Mark II\n\n\n\nBest for vlogging: Sony ZV-1\n\n\n\nBest compact: DJI Pocket 2\n\n\n\n\nChoosing the best video camera ultimately depends greatly on what you are shooting and where the final video will end up. It’s not unusual for videographers to shoot on various gear, depending on what a project calls for. 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overflow-hidden lg:flex lg:flex-wrap lg:gap-2 w-full mb-2 max-w-720"> <div class="item-wrapper--author item-wrapper flex items-center mr-3"> <div class="byline-author-wrapper flex relative"> <p class="byline-item byline-item-author font-tertiary font-normal text-sm text-primary capitalize"> <span class="recurrent-byline"><span class="byline-segment"><span class="byline-text">By </span><a class="hover-link no-underline hover:underline" href="https://www.popsci.com/authors/jeanette-d-moses/">Jeanette D. Moses</a></span></span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="item-wrapper--date item-wrapper flex items-center mr-3"> <div class="byline-date-wrapper flex relative"> <p class="byline-item byline-item-timestamp font-tertiary font-normal text-sm text-primary mb-0">Updated on Oct 19, 2023</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </header> <section class="mpr-header product-table-wrapper mpr-product-table-wrapper mb-10 bg-mpr-productTableBg full-bleed overflow-hidden relative py-9 [&>.acf-product-table-block]:pt-9 [&>.acf-product-table-block]:pb-0 [&>.acf-product-table-block]:mb-0"> <section class="acf-product-table-block recurrent-blocks full-bleed bg-cover mb-10 py-10 z-10"> <section class="product-table-items flex flex-col lg:flex-row justify-center items-center lg:items-stretch"> <section class="product-table-item lg:self-stretch bg-white flex flex-col items-center rounded-grid-post border border-secondary/30 p-3 mb-5 lg:mr-5 lg:last-of-type:mr-0 "> <a class="contents" href="https://howl.me/ckPbtfUIOvA" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" > <h2 class="product-item-award text-lg font-primary font-bold text-secondary-700 mb-4">Best overall</h2> <figure class="product-item-image w-[275px] h-[202px] lg:h-[254px] aspect-square mb-4 relative"> <img fetchpriority="high" class="absolute w-full h-full object-cover" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?quality=85&w=645" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" alt="Sony FX30 camera on a plain background with no lens." /> </figure> <h3 class="product-item-name max-w-[275px] text-center text-lg font-primary font-bold text-secondary-900 mb-4 break-words">Sony FX30</h3> <button class="product-button-link no-underline min-w-[281px] w-full md:max-w-[281px] h-auto rounded-3px py-3 px-6 inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 text-white uppercase font-bold mb-6 hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-focus active:bg-secondary-900 mt-auto rounded-grid-post"> See It </button> </a> </section>  <section class="product-table-item lg:self-stretch bg-white flex flex-col items-center rounded-grid-post border border-secondary/30 p-3 mb-5 lg:mr-5 lg:last-of-type:mr-0 "> <a class="contents" href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Pocket-Stabilizer-Pocket-Sized-ActiveTrack/dp/B08J7FL57P/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" > <h2 class="product-item-award text-lg font-primary font-bold text-secondary-700 mb-4">Best compact</h2> <figure class="product-item-image w-[275px] h-[202px] lg:h-[254px] aspect-square mb-4 relative"> <img fetchpriority="high" class="absolute w-full h-full object-cover" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?quality=85&w=645" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" alt="DJI Pocket 2 camera on a plain background" /> </figure> <h3 class="product-item-name max-w-[275px] text-center text-lg font-primary font-bold text-secondary-900 mb-4 break-words">DJI Pocket 2</h3> <button class="product-button-link no-underline min-w-[281px] w-full md:max-w-[281px] h-auto rounded-3px py-3 px-6 inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 text-white uppercase font-bold mb-6 hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-focus active:bg-secondary-900 mt-auto rounded-grid-post"> See It </button> </a> </section>  <section class="product-table-item lg:self-stretch bg-white flex flex-col items-center rounded-grid-post border border-secondary/30 p-3 mb-5 lg:mr-5 lg:last-of-type:mr-0 "> <a class="contents" href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Content-Creators-Vlogging-Microphone/dp/B08965JV8D/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" > <h2 class="product-item-award text-lg font-primary font-bold text-secondary-700 mb-4">Best for vlogging</h2> <figure class="product-item-image w-[275px] h-[202px] lg:h-[254px] aspect-square mb-4 relative"> <img fetchpriority="high" class="absolute w-full h-full object-cover" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?quality=85&w=645" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px" alt="" /> </figure> <h3 class="product-item-name max-w-[275px] text-center text-lg font-primary font-bold text-secondary-900 mb-4 break-words">Sony ZV-1</h3> <button class="product-button-link no-underline min-w-[281px] w-full md:max-w-[281px] h-auto rounded-3px py-3 px-6 inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 text-white uppercase font-bold mb-6 hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-focus active:bg-secondary-900 mt-auto rounded-grid-post"> See It </button> </a> </section>  </section>  </section> </section> <section class="article-content grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-article lg:gap-14 m-auto max-w-7xl" > 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video cameras" width="2000" height="1300"/> <div class="article-featured-image-caption-container"> <figcaption class="article-featured-image-caption font-primary font-normal text-sm text-secondary-800"> Stan Horaczek</figcaption> </div> </figure> </section> <p class="article-paragraph skip">Having a quality video camera will upgrade the production value of whatever you may be shooting. Whether working on a short film, a YouTube channel, or video content for social media, having more than your phone to capture your footage will ultimately make your final product look more professional. Although most modern cameras can shoot 4K video, when selecting a video camera, you should also consider specs like resolution, frame rate capabilities, sensor size, and bit-depth. The video cameras in this buying guide should appeal to a diverse group of videographers and fit various budgets. Of course, you can spend Michael Bay money and get true cinema rigs, but those fall outside the scope of this article because of their cost and complexity. Keep reading to learn more about the best video cameras currently available.</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Best overall:</strong> <a href="https://howl.me/ckPbtfUIOvA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Sony FX30</strong></a></li> <li><strong>Best for filmmaking:</strong> <a href="https://adorama.rfvk.net/c/2536217/51926/1036?subId1=PS-RU&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fbmccamp6kpra.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro</strong></a></li> <li><strong>Best for photo and video:</strong> <a href="https://adorama.rfvk.net/c/2536217/51926/1036?subId1=PS-RU&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fcar6m2.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Canon E</strong></a><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera-RF24-105mm/dp/B08BVXBG6J/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">OS R6 Mark II</a></strong></li> <li><strong>Best for vlogging:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Content-Creators-Vlogging-Microphone/dp/B08965JV8D/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Sony ZV-1</strong></a></li> <li><strong>Best compact: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Pocket-Stabilizer-Pocket-Sized-ActiveTrack/dp/B08J7FL57P/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">DJI Pocket 2</a></strong></li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h2--strong-how-we-chose-the-best-video-cameras-strong-"><strong>How we chose the best video cameras</strong></h2> <p class="article-paragraph skip">When selecting the cameras that appear in this buying guide, we considered video cameras that fit a variety of budgets, experience levels, but also a variety of needs based on the kinds of videos that might get created. We evaluated cameras that would be a good fit for filming documentary films, capturing events, and for YouTube creators. The cameras in this buying guide were selected through hands-on experience, user feedback, and trusted editorial reviews.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h2--strong-the-best-video-cameras-reviews-amp-recommendations-strong-"><strong>The best video cameras: Reviews & Recommendations</strong></h2> <p class="article-paragraph skip">Your phone has a video camera baked into it, but these dedicated cameras all offer something the device in your pocket can’t. Here are our specific picks to meet your cinematic (or social media) needs.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3--strong-best-overall-strong-a-href-https-adorama-rfvk-net-c-2536217-51926-1036-subid1-ps-ru-amp-u-https-3a-2f-2fwww-adorama-com-2fsoilmefx30b-html-target-_blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-sponsored-nofollow-sony-fx30-a-"><strong>Best overall:</strong> <a href="https://howl.me/ckPbtfUIOvA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Sony FX30</a></h3> <section class="acf-product-card-block recurrent-blocks flex flex-col items-center mb-7 " > <h3 class="product-title wp-block-heading text-secondary-900 mb-8">Sony FX30</h3> <div class="product-image mb-7"> <figure> <a class="product-card-link relative" href="https://howl.me/ckPbtfUIOvA" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> <img class="attachment-post-thumb-medium size-full" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?quality=85&w=719" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-fx30-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" alt=" Sony FX30 camera on a plain background with no lens." width="719" height="450" loading="lazy" /> </a> </figure> </div> <button> <a class="product-button-link no-underline w-[281px] h-auto rounded inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 py-3 px-6 text-white uppercase font-bold hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-700 active:bg-secondary-900" href="https://howl.me/ckPbtfUIOvA" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> See It </a> </button> </section> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Why it made the cut: </strong>This 4K APS-C sensor camera is optimized for video and offers a wide variety of capture formats, making it our pick for best overall video camera.  </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Specs</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>APS-C sensor </li> <li>10-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 capture</li> <li>Shoots oversampled 4K up to 60p</li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Pros </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>In-body image stabilization </li> <li>S-Log3 capabilities with uploadable custom LUTs and S-Cinetone color profiles</li> <li>Rig-ready body </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Cons </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>No mechanical shutter </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip">The compact Sony FX30 was built with small-scale filmmakers in mind. The 4K APS-C camera features excellent in-body image stabilization, five thread holes for attaching mounts, and three command dials for straightforward operation. The FX30 can shoot oversampled 4K up to 60p, features the same Log shooting modes found inside Sony’s high-end cinema cameras, and can upload customized LUTs (Look Up Tables, which work like visual styles you can apply to footage) to judge what final image quality will look like. Although it can technically shoot stills, the lack of a mechanical shutter doesn’t make it the ideal camera for the job because moving subjects can look distorted due to sensor readout. However, since it’s a camera designed with filmmakers in mind, we wouldn’t count that as a drawback. </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3--strong-best-for-filmmaking-strong-a-href-https-adorama-rfvk-net-c-2536217-51926-1036-subid1-ps-ru-amp-u-https-3a-2f-2fwww-adorama-com-2fbmccamp6kpra-html-target-_blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-sponsored-nofollow-blackmagic-design-pocket-cinema-camera-6k-pro-a-"><strong>Best for filmmaking:</strong> <a href="https://adorama.rfvk.net/c/2536217/51926/1036?subId1=PS-RU&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fbmccamp6kpra.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro</a></h3> <section class="acf-product-card-block recurrent-blocks flex flex-col items-center mb-7 " > <h3 class="product-title wp-block-heading text-secondary-900 mb-8">Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro</h3> <div class="product-image mb-7"> <figure> <a class="product-card-link relative" 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https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/blackmagic-6k-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/blackmagic-6k-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/blackmagic-6k-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/blackmagic-6k-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/blackmagic-6k-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" alt=" Blackmagic 6K video camera on a plain background." width="719" height="450" loading="lazy" /> </a> </figure> </div> <button> <a class="product-button-link no-underline w-[281px] h-auto rounded inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 py-3 px-6 text-white uppercase font-bold hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-700 active:bg-secondary-900" href="https://adorama.rfvk.net/c/2536217/51926/1036?subId1=PS-RU&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fbmccamp6kpra.html" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> See It </a> </button> </section> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Why it made the cut:</strong> Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera combines a high dynamic range, excellent low light performance, and a massive sensor to offer Hollywood-style production value at a fraction of the price. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Specs</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Super 35 sensor</li> <li>13 stops of dynamic range</li> <li>Records in 12-Bit Blackmagic RAW </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Pros </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Built in ND filters</li> <li>External controls make it easy to adjust settings while rolling</li> <li>USB-C port allows you to record to external drives</li> <li>EF lens mount makes it compatible with Canon lenses</li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Cons</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Have to build out with accessories </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip">The <a href="https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/blackmagic-6k-pro-cinema-camera/" target="_blank">Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera</a> makes it easy to capture Hollywood-style video thanks to its high dynamic range capabilities and ability to record in 12-bit  Black Magic Raw. Although it’s pricey compared to many of the 4K and 6K mirrorless cameras currently on the market, it’s a much more affordable option than the ARRI and Red rigs typically found on big-budget film sets. You can shoot 50 fps at 6K and 120 fps at 2.8K. USB-C expansion ports allow you to record directly to external drives. The external controls make it easy to change settings while rolling, plus it has an extremely intuitive interface for easy operation. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip">The integrated Canon EF mount gives the camera native access to Canon’s DSLR lenses. Since Canon is phasing out cameras with that mount, there are a ton of great deals out there on the secondary market for extremely high-end lenses. </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3--strong-best-for-photo-and-video-strong-a-href-https-adorama-rfvk-net-c-2536217-51926-1036-subid1-ps-ru-amp-u-https-3a-2f-2fwww-adorama-com-2fcar6m2-html-target-_blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-sponsored-nofollow-canon-eos-r6-mark-ii-a-"><strong>Best for photo and video:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera-RF24-105mm/dp/B08BVXBG6J/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Canon EOS R6 Mark II</a></h3> <section class="acf-product-card-block recurrent-blocks flex flex-col items-center mb-7 " > <h3 class="product-title wp-block-heading text-secondary-900 mb-8">Canon EOS R6 Mark II</h3> <div class="product-image mb-7"> <figure> <a class="product-card-link relative" href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera-RF24-105mm/dp/B08BVXBG6J/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> <img class="attachment-post-thumb-medium size-full" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?quality=85&w=719" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/canon-r6-mark-ii.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" alt=" Canon EOS R6 Mark II sitting on a window sil." width="719" height="450" loading="lazy" /> </a> </figure> </div> <button> <a class="product-button-link no-underline w-[281px] h-auto rounded inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 py-3 px-6 text-white uppercase font-bold hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-700 active:bg-secondary-900" href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera-RF24-105mm/dp/B08BVXBG6J/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> See It </a> </button> </section> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Why it made the cut:</strong> This second-generation Canon EOS R6 is an excellent choice for shooting stills and video, thanks in part to a design that keeps video and still settings clearly separated from one another. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Specs</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Full-frame 24-megapixel CMOS sensor </li> <li>Shoots oversampled 4K up to 60p</li> <li>10-bit C-Log3 </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Pros </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Supports ProRes RAW workflow with an Atomos recorder</li> <li>Dedicated switch for stills and video settings</li> <li>Offers false color displays</li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong> Cons </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Unreliable AF in video mode</li> <li>Histogram unavailable when recording video </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip">The <a rel="nofollow noreferrer" href="https://www.popphoto.com/gear-reviews/canon-eos-r6-mark-ii-early-review/" target="_blank">Canon EOS R6 II</a> made some substantial improvements to video features compared to the original, which is why it’s our pick for best hybrid camera. It’s built around a 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, a comfortable hand grip, and an intuitive control system that keeps video and photo settings separate. It can shoot oversampled 4K video up to 60p and has an improved system for thermal management—meaning it won’t overheat while shooting. Although the autofocus isn’t always reliable when shooting in video mode, this is still an excellent option for the creator looking for something that can shoot both video and stills.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3--strong-best-for-vlogging-strong-a-href-https-adorama-rfvk-net-c-2536217-51926-1036-subid1-ps-ru-amp-u-https-3a-2f-2fwww-adorama-com-2fisozv1-html-target-_blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-sponsored-nofollow-sony-zv-1-a-"><strong>Best for vlogging:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Content-Creators-Vlogging-Microphone/dp/B08965JV8D/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Sony ZV-1</a></h3> <section class="acf-product-card-block recurrent-blocks flex flex-col items-center mb-7 " > <h3 class="product-title wp-block-heading text-secondary-900 mb-8">Sony ZV-1</h3> <div class="product-image mb-7"> <figure> <a class="product-card-link relative" href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Content-Creators-Vlogging-Microphone/dp/B08965JV8D/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> <img class="attachment-post-thumb-medium size-full" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?quality=85&w=719" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/sony-zv-1-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" width="719" height="450" loading="lazy" /> </a> </figure> </div> <button> <a class="product-button-link no-underline w-[281px] h-auto rounded inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 py-3 px-6 text-white uppercase font-bold hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-700 active:bg-secondary-900" href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Content-Creators-Vlogging-Microphone/dp/B08965JV8D/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> See It </a> </button> </section> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Why it made the cut:</strong> A compact camera designed specifically with vloggers in mind, the SV-1 has excellent autofocus and a simple touchscreen interface that makes it easy to control while doing a walk and talk. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Specs</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>20-megapixel 1” BSI CMOS sensor</li> <li>Shoots 4K up to 30p</li> <li>8-bit Log and ‘HLG’ shooting modes</li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Pros </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Has a directional 3-capsule mic for audio </li> <li>Supports HLG and S-Log2/3 for easy color grading</li> <li>Real-time Eye AF </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Cons </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>No headphone jack for audio monitoring</li> <li>Limited zoom range</li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip">The ZV-1 is a compact, easy-to-use camera that makes it easy to start vlogging without much technical know-how. It has a clever directional three-capsule mic that makes it easy to capture quality audio while recording. It can shoot 4K up to 30p and Full HD video up to 120fps. There is a giant record button on the top of the camera and a simple touchscreen interface that makes operating the ZV-1 extremely intuitive. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip">Its autofocus is fast and accurate, and settings like background de-focus and product-showcase mode are aimed specifically at content creators. If you are looking for an easy-to-use, compact camera with 4K capabilities, the ZV-1 has much to offer. </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3--strong-best-compact-strong-a-href-https-adorama-rfvk-net-c-2536217-51926-1036-subid1-ps-ru-amp-u-https-3a-2f-2fwww-adorama-com-2fdjipockt2-html-target-_blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-sponsored-nofollow-dji-pocket-2-a-"><strong>Best compact:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Pocket-Stabilizer-Pocket-Sized-ActiveTrack/dp/B08J7FL57P/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">DJI Pocket 2</a></h3> <section class="acf-product-card-block recurrent-blocks flex flex-col items-center mb-7 " > <h3 class="product-title wp-block-heading text-secondary-900 mb-8">DJI Pocket 2</h3> <div class="product-image mb-7"> <figure> <a class="product-card-link relative" href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Pocket-Stabilizer-Pocket-Sized-ActiveTrack/dp/B08J7FL57P/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> <img class="attachment-post-thumb-medium size-full" src="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?quality=85&w=719" srcset="https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg 1600w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=768&h=481 768w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1536&h=962 1536w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=719&h=450 719w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=319&h=200 319w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1054&h=660 1054w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=639&h=400 639w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1335&h=836 1335w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1102&h=690 1102w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=345&h=216 345w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=645&h=404 645w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1428&h=894 1428w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1201&h=752 1201w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1108&h=694 1108w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=280&h=175 280w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=1440&h=902 1440w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=289&h=181 289w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=370&h=232 370w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=308&h=193 308w, https://www.popsci.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03/dji-mini-2-video-camera.jpg?w=50&h=31 50w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" alt=" DJI Pocket 2 camera on a plain background" width="719" height="450" loading="lazy" /> </a> </figure> </div> <button> <a class="product-button-link no-underline w-[281px] h-auto rounded inline-flex justify-center align-center bg-accent-900 py-3 px-6 text-white uppercase font-bold hover:bg-secondary-900 hover:!no-underline hover:!text-white focus:bg-secondary-700 active:bg-secondary-900" href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Pocket-Stabilizer-Pocket-Sized-ActiveTrack/dp/B08J7FL57P/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" rel="noopener sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank"> See It </a> </button> </section> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Why it made the cut:</strong> This pocket-sized all-in-one gimbal and 4K camera is great for capturing stabilized footage. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Specs</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor </li> <li>Shoots 4K video at 60fps</li> <li>Built-in 3-axis gimbal for smooth, stabilized footage</li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Pros </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Pocket-sized and easy to travel with</li> <li>Offers 140 minutes of recording time on a fully charged battery</li> <li>Fast f/1.8 lens </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip"><strong>Cons </strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Difficult to operate when attached to smartphone</li> <li>Subpar zoom quality </li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip">This clever all-in-one gimbal and camera makes it easy to capture 4K stabilized footage. As the name suggests, the DJI Pocket 2 is compact enough to fit inside a pocket easily. The Pocket 2 features four mics with directional audio and a feature called soundtracking. The Pocket 2 is great as a secondary camera on a shoot or for capturing BTS footage from the day. Ultimately the Pocket offers an extremely easy way to grab some stabilized footage while shooting video.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h2--strong-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-video-camera-nbsp-strong-"><strong>Things to consider before buying a video camera </strong></h2> <p class="article-paragraph skip">Before purchasing a camera, it’s important to consider what your goals are and what kind of videos you are trying to create. You should also consider where your final video will be displayed. Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu have specific requirements for video specs that often require shooting on higher-end cameras. If you want to create video content primarily displayed on YouTube or other social media platforms, a mid-range video camera might be a more appropriate choice. Ultimately a person working on a full-length film or a short documentary will have very different needs than someone creating video for a YouTube channel. </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3-camera-types">Camera types</h3> <p class="article-paragraph skip">One of the most important things to understand before buying a video camera is the different types of cameras available on the market. At the high-end, there are cine-cameras. Cine-cameras are some of the most expensive and largest cameras on the market because they often have the largest sensor, can shoot at very high resolutions, and allow for more flexibility when color grading. </p> <p class="article-paragraph skip">There are currently several mirrorless cameras aimed at videographers who don’t necessarily need a high-end cine camera. These cameras are great for creating videos that will primarily live on YouTube, making them a nice choice for vloggers, event videographers, and content creators. The nice thing about this set of cameras is that they also can shoot high-quality stills. </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3-resolution">Resolution</h3> <p class="article-paragraph skip">You’ll likely want to export 4K footage when you’re done editing, and you’ll need at least 4K capture for that. That’s table stakes at this point. Some cameras offer higher-res shooting which allows creatives to shoot over-sampled 4K footage to provide more detail. </p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3-lens-mount">Lens mount</h3> <p class="article-paragraph skip">If the camera doesn’t have an integrated lens, you’re going to have to provide some glass, and that plays a huge part in how your productions look. Camera manufacturers (like Sony and Canon) typically offer their first-party lenses to go with their bodies. Other manufacturers like Blackmagic equip their cameras with mounts that can accept lenses from a third party. Many filmmakers also use vintage manual focus lenses on their video cameras because they provide a unique look, and they typically cost a lot less than their modern high-end counterparts.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h3-heat-management">Heat management</h3> <p class="article-paragraph skip">True cinema cameras offer robust cooling because the electronics inside can get very hot as they pull in high-res footage. Dedicated video cameras are better equipped to deal with these issues than most hybrid-oriented mirrorless cameras. Manufacturers often indicate in the specs how long you can expect a camera to go before it runs into heat issues. It’s also worth noting that some modes heat things much more quickly than others. If you’re maxing out resolution and framerate while capturing a data-hungry format, things will get toasty a lot faster than if you’re shooting basic 4K footage.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h2--strong-faqs-strong-"><strong>FAQs</strong></h2> <section class="yoast-faq-section"> <div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1677853947914"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Q: What cameras do YouTubers use for videos?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer article-paragraph skip">YouTubers use a variety of cameras to create their videos, but most opt for compact mirrorless cameras when shooting. If there is a particular YouTuber whose style you want to emulate, take a look at the description of their videos, it’s not unusual for YouTubers to explicitly say what gear they are using and include affiliate links to purchase it.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1677853997799"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Q: Do I need a 4K video camera for filmmaking?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer article-paragraph skip">Having a camera that can shoot 4K is a great tool for filmmaking because it gives you more flexibility with your footage. If your end goal is to have your film streaming on a platform like Netflix, it’s best to shoot in the highest resolution possible. For example, Netflix currently requires content streamed on the platform to be shot on a camera with a true UHD 4K sensor with a minimum of 3840 photosites across.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1677854015076"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Q: What cameras do professionals use?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer article-paragraph skip">Professional filmmakers working on big-budget projects will typically be shooting on a high-end cine camera. A professional YouTuber is more likely to be shooting video on an advanced mirrorless camera. Professionals who are filming events might use a mixture of the two. Ultimately, the camera that a professional is using on the job depends a lot on the delivery requirements of said job.</p> </div> </div> </section> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h2--strong-final-thoughts-on-the-best-video-cameras-strong-"><strong>Final thoughts on the best video cameras</strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Best overall:</strong> <strong><a href="https://howl.me/ckPbtfUIOvA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">Sony FX30</a></strong></li> <li><strong>Best for filmmaking:</strong> <a href="https://adorama.rfvk.net/c/2536217/51926/1036?subId1=PS-RU&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fbmccamp6kpra.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro</strong></a></li> <li><strong>Best for photo and video:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Full-Frame-Mirrorless-Camera-RF24-105mm/dp/B08BVXBG6J/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Canon EOS R6 Mark II</strong></a></li> <li><strong>Best for vlogging:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Content-Creators-Vlogging-Microphone/dp/B08965JV8D/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>Sony ZV-1</strong></a></li> <li><strong>Best compact: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Pocket-Stabilizer-Pocket-Sized-ActiveTrack/dp/B08J7FL57P/?tag=camdenxpsc-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow"><strong>DJI Pocket 2</strong></a></li> </ul> <p class="article-paragraph skip">Choosing the best video camera ultimately depends greatly on what you are shooting and where the final video will end up. It’s not unusual for videographers to shoot on various gear, depending on what a project calls for. 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