Vlogging has taken over the cultural landscape, be it for entertainment or educational purposes (and everything in between). YouTube sensations are the true celebrities nowadays in a multitude of different fields, and a great vlog can open doors for a student or educator who’s trying to parlay their studies and appeal to a wider audience. 

Whether you are new to vlogging or are ready to take the next step with the vlogging work you’ve already done, the quality of your camera is going to play a huge role in your future successes and challenges in the medium. With that in mind, we’ve looked at tens and tens of different cameras and narrowed them down for our list of the 4 Best Cameras For Vlogging In 2020.

Whether vlogging is a hobby for you or a means to a professional end, these cameras are the ones you should be focusing on when looking for the right upgrade at the right time.

1) DJI Osmo Pocket

The best handheld vlogging camera out there, the DJI Osmo Pocket offers unparalleled power and performance in a package that fits in your pocket with ease! This camera’s 3-Axis mechanical Gimbal portends fantastic control over gorgeous videos given the professional treatment by the camera’s 1 / 2.3-inch high-quality sensor.

In short, you get vlogging perfection and crystal clear videos out of a camera that is easy to forget in your jean pocket. It’s an amazing camera advancement that should be first on any vlogger’s list right now.

2) Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark ii

If you’re looking for peak DSLR quality of the professional variety and you don’t want to be lugging a giant camera around everywhere, the compact and sleek Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark ii will be a vlogging nirvana for you. 

The newest and best entry in Canon’s PowerShot line, this camera’s fantastic image stabilization capabilities will keep your videos clear and steady whether you’re on the move or standing in one spot. Canon does vlogging upright and this camera shows that in both its top-tier features and simply awesome video output.

3) Panasonic Lumix G85

The Panasonic Lumix G85 is the right investment for any vlogger looking to post gorgeous 4K videos at a stunning 30 fps. Our pick for the best mirrorless camera for vloggers right now, this camera gets all the little things right when it comes to recording and uploading videos to YouTube and other video sites.

While it’s not a great camera for low light environments, it makes up for that tenfold with fantastic bells and whistles such as a handy external microphone port and OLED electronic viewfinder.

4) Nikon COOLPIX A900

The Nikon COOLPIX A900 is our pick for the best budget vlogging camera on the market, offering amazing performance and fantastic video output from a cute little camera the size of your average smartphone.

The stereo sound quality, wealth of connectivity options, and its place as one of the most useful vlogging selfie cameras we’ve tested make it an absolute steal for its extremely agreeable price point. There’s so much vlogging glory to be had here for such a small investment.

Closing Thoughts

Vloggers, take heart. The cameras on the above list are the best of the best for any vlogging project you undertake. From slapstick comedy to informative treatises on philosophy and art, your vlog will be taken to the next level with one of these cameras capturing the action.