Top pick · Panasonic£1,270
Panasonic Lumix S9 + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4
Body £640 + lens £630 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 986g
Why: 6K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 486g body.
Buying guide · updated 5 November 2026
Best camera for vlogging under £1,500
For vlogging, prioritise in-body stabilisation, a screen that faces you, good autofocus on faces, a microphone input and a wide lens you can hold at arm's length. Here are the best complete setups (body plus the right lens) you can buy for £1,500 or less, using real UK prices.
Quick answer
The best £1,500 setup for vlogging is the Panasonic Lumix S9 with the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4, about £1,270 with the body bought used. Why: 6K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 486g body.
Best £1,500 setups for vlogging, brand by brand
The best setup we found from each major system, ranked on how well it suits vlogging. Bodies priced used where MPB lists them.
Best Sony option£1,420
Sony Alpha A6700 + Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Body £1,150 + lens £270 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24mm equivalent · 898g
Why: 4K 120p (crop), in-body stabilisation, 493g body.
Best Fujifilm option£1,230
Fujifilm X-H2 + Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Body £1,100 + lens £130 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 23-68mm equivalent · 795g
Why: 8K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 660g body.
Best Canon option£1,240
Canon EOS R8 + Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Body £850 + lens £390 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 15-30mm equivalent · 851g
Why: 4K 60p, 461g body.
Best Nikon option£1,039
Nikon Z50 II + Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Body £640 + lens £399 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 18-42mm equivalent · 755g
Why: 4K 60p (crop), 550g body.
Cheaper alternatives from the same brands
Not every pick needs the top body. These cost noticeably less and still do the job well.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic | Lumix S5 + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | £1,160 | Why: 4K 60p (crop), in-body stabilisation, 714g body. |
| Sony | ZV-E10 II + Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G | £1,460 | Why: 4K 60p, 377g body. |
| Fujifilm | X-T4 + Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | £1,419 | Why: 4K 60p, in-body stabilisation, 607g body. |
| Canon | EOS R50 V + Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | £1,089 | Why: 4K 60p (crop), 370g body. |
| Nikon | Z30 + Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | £869 | Why: 4K 30p, 405g body. |
Other systems worth considering
The best £1,500 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| OM System | OM-3 + OM System M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 | £1,420 | 4K 60p, in-body stabilisation, 496g body. |
| Leica | TL2 + Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | £1,450 | 4K 30p, 399g body. |
| Pentax | K-1 Mark II + Pentax HD D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR | £1,470 | 1080p 30p, in-body stabilisation, 1010g body. |
Buying everything new
Top pick · Panasonic£1,448
Panasonic Lumix S9 + Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3
Body £999 + lens £449 (new) · 18-40mm equivalent · 641g
Why: 6K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 486g body.
Best Sony option£1,323
Sony ZV-E10 II + Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Body £824 + lens £499 (new) · 17mm equivalent · 558g
Why: 4K 60p, 377g body.
Best Nikon option£1,238
Nikon Z50 II + Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Body £839 + lens £399 (new) · 18-42mm equivalent · 755g
Why: 4K 60p (crop), 550g body.
Best Canon option£1,228
Canon EOS R50 + Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Body £729 + lens £499 (new) · 23-45mm equivalent · 765g
Why: 4K 30p, 375g body.
Best bodies for vlogging under £1,500
Panasonic
Lumix S9
2024Mirrorless
24MP
30fps max
—readout ms
51.2kmax ISO
Low light 486g · IBIS · no EVF
New ≈£999
Used at MPB*£529–749
Tiny full frame with no viewfinder and in-camera colour looks (LUTs). Great for creators.
Sony
Alpha A6700
2023Mirrorless
26MP
11fps max
≈20readout ms
32kmax ISO
Low light 493g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,329
Used at MPB*£1,089–1,219
Small APS-C body with Sony's AI subject tracking. A favourite for hybrid photo and video.
Fujifilm
X-H2
2022Mirrorless
40MP
20fps max
—readout ms
12.8kmax ISO
Low light 660g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,949
Used at MPB*£1,099
40MP APS-C flagship with 8K video and a top LCD.
Canon
EOS R8
2023Mirrorless
24MP
40fps max
≈16readout ms
102kmax ISO
Low light 461g
New ≈£1,229
Used at MPB*£789–914
R6 Mark II sensor in a light body. A cheap, strong low-light full frame.
Nikon
Z50 II
2024Mirrorless
21MP
30fps max
≈45readout ms
51.2kmax ISO
Low light 550g
New ≈£839
Used at MPB*£624–649
Deep grip, flip-out screen and Nikon's newest subject detection in an entry body.
OM System
OM-3
2025Mirrorless
20MP
120fps max
≈4readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 496g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,669
Used at MPB*£1,129–1,169
Film-era OM looks with a stacked sensor and a creative colour dial.
What to look for
For vlogging, prioritise in-body stabilisation, a screen that faces you, good autofocus on faces, a microphone input and a wide lens you can hold at arm's length.
4K at 30p or betterStrong IBISFront-facing screenMic inputWide lens
Lens: Wide enough at arm's length: about 16–20mm equivalent, ideally light and stabilised.
Other budgets
Spending less? Best for vlogging under £1,000. More to spend? Best under £2,000. Or read the full vlogging buying guide. Want one body and two zooms? See the best two-lens kits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best camera for vlogging under £1,500?
Our top pick is the Panasonic Lumix S9 with the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4, about £1,270 buying the body used.
What is the best £1,500 vlogging camera setup?
Panasonic Lumix S9 + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 (£1,270); Sony Alpha A6700 + Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (£1,420); Fujifilm X-H2 + Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (£1,230).
Should I buy new or used for vlogging?
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £1,500 for a better lens, which usually matters more. New gives a full warranty and the latest firmware.
What lens do I need for vlogging?
Wide enough at arm's length: about 16–20mm equivalent, ideally light and stabilised.
Prices checked 5 November 2026: used prices are the middle of the MPB price range for the body and the lens on that mount; new prices are typical UK prices. Picks are ranked from the specs in our database for this type of photography.