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.
| Budget | Best setup | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £500 | Fujifilm X-T200 + Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ | £500 | More options → |
| Under £1,000 | Panasonic Lumix S9 + Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 | £770 | More options → |
| Under £1,500 | Panasonic Lumix S9 + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | £1,270 | More options → |
| Under £2,000 | Sony FX30 + Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G | £1,990 | More options → |
| Under £3,000 | Panasonic Lumix S1R II + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | £2,750 | More options → |
| Under £5,000 | Panasonic Lumix S1R II + Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 | £2,250 | More options → |
Tiny full frame with no viewfinder and in-camera colour looks (LUTs). Great for creators.
44MP full frame with class-leading stabilisation and 8K video in a lighter body than the original S1R.
Small APS-C body with Sony's AI subject tracking. A favourite for hybrid photo and video.
Full-frame vlogging camera with the FX3's low-light sensor. No viewfinder; built for video first.
24MP low-light and video SL3 with phase-detect AF.
Partially stacked sensor, a very bright viewfinder and pro video. A true all-rounder.
40MP APS-C flagship with 8K video and a top LCD.
R6 Mark II sensor in a light body. A cheap, strong low-light full frame.
Stacked sensor with almost no rolling-shutter distortion. Fujifilm's speed machine.
Across all budgets, the Panasonic Lumix S9 scores highest for vlogging in our database, followed by the Panasonic Lumix S1R II and Sony Alpha A6700. The best choice depends on budget; see the setups by price below.
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.
No. APS-C bodies are smaller, lighter and cheaper with excellent image quality.