Top pick · Sony£1,990
Sony FX30 + Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G
Body £1,340 + lens £650 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-53mm equivalent · 915g
Why: 4K 120p, in-body stabilisation, 562g body.
Buying guide · updated 5 November 2026
Best camera for vlogging under £2,000
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 £2,000 or less, using real UK prices.
Quick answer
The best £2,000 setup for vlogging is the Sony FX30 with the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, about £1,990 with the body bought used. Why: 4K 120p, in-body stabilisation, 562g body.
Best £2,000 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 Panasonic option£1,760
Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE + Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3
Body £1,630 + lens £130 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 18-40mm equivalent · 955g
Why: 6K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 800g body.
Best Nikon option£1,620
Nikon Z6 III + Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8
Body £1,510 + lens £110 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 20mm equivalent · 915g
Why: 6K 60p RAW, in-body stabilisation, 760g body.
Best Fujifilm option£1,940
Fujifilm X-H2S + Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR
Body £1,460 + lens £480 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 15-36mm equivalent · 1045g
Why: 6.2K 30p / 4K 120p, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | ZV-E10 II + Sony E 11mm f/1.8 | £1,130 | Why: 4K 60p, 377g body. |
| Panasonic | Lumix S5 IIX + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | £1,870 | Why: 6K 30p, ProRes, in-body stabilisation, 740g body. |
| Nikon | Z50 II + Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR | £1,039 | Why: 4K 60p (crop), 550g body. |
| Fujifilm | X-H2 + Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR | £1,580 | Why: 8K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 660g body. |
| Canon | EOS R50 V + Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | £880 | Why: 4K 60p (crop), 370g body. |
Other systems worth considering
The best £2,000 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| OM System | OM-1 Mark II + Panasonic Lumix G 12-35mm f/2.8 II | £1,810 | 4K 60p, in-body stabilisation, 599g body. |
| Leica | SL2 + Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 | £1,780 | 5K 30p / 4K 60p, in-body stabilisation, 928g body. |
| Pentax | KF + Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW | £1,509 | 1080p 30, in-body stabilisation, 684g body. |
Buying everything new
Top pick · Sony£1,828
Sony Alpha A6700 + Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Body £1,329 + lens £499 (new) · 17mm equivalent · 674g
Why: 4K 120p (crop), in-body stabilisation, 493g body.
Best Panasonic option£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 Canon option£1,728
Canon EOS R8 + Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Body £1,229 + lens £499 (new) · 15-30mm equivalent · 851g
Why: 4K 60p, 461g body.
Best Fujifilm option£1,548
Fujifilm X-S20 + Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Body £1,299 + lens £249 (new) · 23-68mm equivalent · 626g
Why: 6.2K 30p, in-body stabilisation, 491g body.
Best bodies for vlogging under £2,000
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.
Nikon
Z6 III
2024Mirrorless
24.5MP
20fps max
≈14readout ms
64kmax ISO
Low light 760g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,899
Used at MPB*£1,489–1,539
Partially stacked sensor, a very bright viewfinder and pro video. A true all-rounder.
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.
Leica
SL2-S
2020MirrorlessOlder model
24.6MP
25fps max
—readout ms
100kmax ISO
Low light 931g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£1,649–2,039
Leica's low-light and video SL: a 24MP BSI sensor in the same machined body as the SL2, now a strong used buy.
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 £1,500. More to spend? Best under £3,000. 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 £2,000?
Our top pick is the Sony FX30 with the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G, about £1,990 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Panasonic Lumix S9 scores highest at this budget.
What is the best £2,000 vlogging camera setup?
Sony FX30 + Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G (£1,990); Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE + Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 (£1,760); Nikon Z6 III + Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 (£1,620).
Should I buy new or used for vlogging?
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £2,000 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.