The 4 Best Cameras For Blogging - Black Friday 2024

The Canon EOS R10 is the best camera for bloggers 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 high-quality photos, with great dynamic range and plenty of fine detail, it's also a highly capable video camera, with 4k video recording at up to 60 fps (albeit with a crop) and a dedicated slow-motion mode in 1080p.

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're more interested in the video side of things, the Sony ZV-E10 II is the best alternative at this price point. It's a specifically vlog-oriented camera, so there's no viewfinder, which makes it a bit less versatile for photography. However, it has slightly more advanced video features than the R10, including a wide range of frame rate options and support for internal 10-bit color and Log recording.

The Sony α6400 is the best mid-range camera we've tested for blogging. While its ergonomics are a bit lacking, and its user interface isn't as intuitive as the interface on the Canon EOS R10, 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 for both APS-C and full frame sensors, making this a great choice if you eventually decide to upgrade to a higher-end camera body.

Beyond that, it has one of the most reliable autofocus systems in its class, so you rarely have to worry about missing focus. The battery life is very good for a mirrorless camera, too. If you're looking for something a bit more robust, however, consider the Nikon Z 50. It's less portable, but it has significantly better ergonomics, including a larger viewfinder, although lens options are more limited for Nikon's Z system.

The Canon EOS R50 is easily one of the best budget cameras we've tested, and it's an especially great choice for beginner photographers and bloggers. Its portable design makes it easy to take anywhere, making it a good fit for travel blogs. Like most of our picks here, it uses an APS-C sensor with great overall image quality. The camera's intelligent auto mode is also useful 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 budget cameras to offer IBIS for steadier handheld shooting. Plus, it's part of the Micro Four Thirds system, which has a more established lens ecosystem than Canon's RF system. That said, its autofocus isn't nearly as reliable as the Canon's.

While an interchangeable lens model will give you more versatility, a compact point-and-shoot camera is a great choice for bloggers who frequently shoot on the go. Enter the Sony ZV-1, which is portable enough to fit into a coat pocket or small bag. While it's designed specifically for vlogging, the ZV-1 is also a capable stills camera. Its built-in lens doesn't have the longest zoom range, but 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. The newer Sony ZV-1 II offers a wider-angle lens, but the ZV-1 is cheaper and includes optical stabilization, so it's still our top compact pick for blogging.