The 4 Best Cameras For Blogging - Spring 2024 Reviews

The Canon EOS R10 is the best camera for blogging that we've tested. This entry-level APS-C camera offers a ton of value for its price and will suit most bloggers well for everything from capturing high-quality stills to incorporating short videos. Canon's user interface is very beginner-friendly, and the camera has great ergonomics, making for a very intuitive shooting experience. Beyond capturing great image quality, it's also a highly capable video camera, with 4k video recording at up to 60 fps, albeit with a heavy crop and an excellent autofocus system.

You can also buy the R10 in a 'Content Creator Kit' bundle that includes a stereo mic and tripod grip to help you record vlogs and videos. If you do a lot of handheld video shooting, consider the Fujifilm X-S10. It sits at a similar price point as the Canon but offers in-body image stabilization (IBIS) to help you get more stable handheld shots. However, its autofocus system isn't as reliable, and this model caps out at 30 fps in 4k.

The Sony α6400 is the best mid-range camera we've tested for blogging. While its ergonomics and user interface aren't as intuitive as the Canon EOS R10 or the Fujifilm X-S10, this is still a well-rounded camera. What it lacks in ergonomics, it makes up for in portability, allowing you to easily take it on the go. Sony's E-mount also includes a wide selection of native and third-party lenses, making this a great choice if you eventually decide to upgrade to a full-frame model.

Beyond that, it has a highly reliable autofocus system, one of the best in its class, ensuring your subjects reliably stay in focus. Battery life is very good for a mirrorless camera, too. Speaking of, a DSLR like the Canon EOS Rebel T8i is a great alternative if you prefer a longer battery life. It isn't as well-suited to video as a mirrorless option, but it has a much longer battery life and comfortable ergonomics.

The Canon EOS R50 is hands down the best budget camera we've tested, and it's an especially great choice for beginners. With a portable design that makes it easy to take anywhere, this is a good fit for travel blogs, but its high-resolution APS-C sensor can capture great images, regardless of the subject. Its auto and creative scene modes are also great for those who don't yet know their way around a camera.

If you're looking for a more portable overall kit, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is another good budget camera, though it's a tad more expensive than the R50. It's one of the few cameras at this price point to offer IBIS for steadier handheld shooting. Plus, it's part of the Micro Four Thirds system, which has a wider lens selection than you get with the R50, although its autofocus isn't nearly as reliable as the Canon's.

While an interchangeable lens model like the ones above will give you more versatility, a compact point-and-shoot might be the best camera for bloggers who frequently shoot on the go. Enter the Sony ZV-1, which is portable enough to fit into a coat pocket. While it's designed specifically for vlogging, the ZV-1 is also a very capable compact stills camera. Though its built-in lens doesn't have the longest zoom range, it still gives you a bit of flexibility to adjust your framing or capture subjects that are a little farther away.

The camera also has several helpful features for vloggers and bloggers, including a dedicated 'Background Defocus' button that toggles between a shallow and wide depth of field and a 'Product Showcase' mode that quickly shifts focus from faces to any objects held up in the frame. Of course, going with a point-and-shoot camera means sacrificing battery life, and overheating can be an issue for longer recording sessions, but this is still a great option for bloggers and vloggers who need something compact. Although the Sony ZV-1 II is out now, that model is a bit pricier and doesn't offer huge improvements besides a wider-angle lens.