6 best cameras for shooting video

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The times have come when a camera is most often used for high-quality video shooting, not a video camera. In particular, many video bloggers make their choice in favor of such devices. Cameras can be considered more versatile – they allow you not only to write videos, but also to take great pictures. Especially if this is one of the cameras considered in this rating.

This article will focus exclusively on those cameras that can be easily obtained from Russian online stores. We also decided to abandon the story about real monsters, the purchase of which costs several hundred thousand rubles – we understand that visitors simply cannot afford them. Instead, we will try to tell you about the relatively affordable cameras capable of high-quality video shooting and having a relatively small size.

Rating of the best cameras for shooting video

Best digital (compact) cameras for shooting video

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Rating: 4.9

Outwardly, this camera looks like a DSLR. But in fact, this is a typical compact with a fixed lens. Such a large size is due to the presence of a 16x optical zoom. This increase is most surprising after you find out that an inch matrix is ​​hidden under the case (crop factor 2.7). In a word, the quality of photo and video filming should be very good.

The lens for this camera was created by LEICA, famous for its incredibly expensive devices. Its specialists managed to introduce a wide-opening diaphragm. At a 25mm focal length, the aperture will be f / 2.8. If you use the maximum zoom, the aperture will open up to f / 4, which is also quite good. Of course, the lens includes almost perfect lenses, so it's impossible to find fault with the aperture ratio. As for the matrix, it is made using CMOS technology and has a resolution of 20 megapixels. The sensor provides the ability to shoot at sensitivity values ​​up to ISO 25600. But you need to understand that much lower numbers are working – noises manifest themselves already at ISO 3200.

The manufacturer's camera turned out to be quite fast-firing. It can create up to 12 pictures per second. Interestingly, framing can be done not only with the 3-inch tilt-mechanism LCD, but also with the 2.35 million pixel electronic viewfinder.

If we talk about video shooting, then in this regard the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera will certainly please. The fact is that the device is capable of recording video with 4K resolution, albeit at a frequency of 30 frames / s. If you lower the resolution to Full HD, then the frequency rises to 60 frames / s. High-speed shooting is also available to the user, but with an even smaller parameter. In a word, there is a wide choice here, and this is good news. Also, when filming a video, the microphone input may well come in handy. If you are shooting with a tripod, then Wi-Fi will come to the rescue, allowing you to control the camera from your smartphone. We can safely say that this device got into our rating for a reason! The camera can only slightly upset the lack of audio output – it is impossible to listen to the recorded sound online here. However, not everyone will be pleased with the cost, which reaches 40 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• There is a microphone input;

• High rate of fire;

• There is an optical image stabilizer;

• There is a high-resolution electronic viewfinder;

• A high-quality matrix is ​​used;

• There is a 16x optical zoom;

• Built-in high-quality stereo microphone;

• There is a high-speed shooting mode (120 frames / s);

• 4K video recording possible;

• Macro shooting is available from a distance of 0.03 m;

disadvantages

• No headphone output;

• Not everyone will like the price tag;

• Weight reaches 831 g;

• The dimensions are far from compact;

• Battery life is not long;

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100M4

Rating: 4.8

An even more expensive, but much more compact camera. For this baby in Russia they ask about 55 thousand rubles. Such a price tag is associated with the high technologies that were used to create the camera. The components used made it possible to achieve a minimum thickness of the device and a very low weight. At the same time, the product has at least 3x optical zoom – during its use a small lens made by ZEISS comes out of the body. The optics are practically silent – during focusing and zooming, they are completely inaudible, and this is very important for high-quality video shooting. As for the aperture, it has a value of f / 1.8 at a 24 mm focal length. But not every lens for an SLR camera can boast of this! It is thanks to the optics used that this device got into our rating. By the way, at maximum optical zoom the aperture value does not drop too much – only up to f / 2.8.

Inside the tiny camera is an inch matrix made using BSI CMOS technology. Its resolution is 20 megapixels, which is enough for any ordinary amateur photographer. The manufacturer claims an ISO range of 125-25600, but with this 'glass' the lowest values ​​will generally be used. It's nice that the camera got an optical image stabilizer at its disposal, which allows you to make the shutter speed longer from time to time. Well, the rate of fire here has been brought to 16 frames / s – one might say, incredible value. The product also received an electronic viewfinder, which includes 2.35 million pixels. If using it seems inconvenient, then the tilting LCD display, consisting of 1.22 million dots, will come to the rescue.

This camera would not have made it into our rating if it hadn't been able to shoot high-quality video. Fortunately, the device copes with this task without any problems, providing 4K video recording at 30 fps. Increasing the parameter twice will allow switching to a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. By lowering the resolution even further, you can get higher-speed video recording, up to 1000 fps. The buyer can only regret the lack of a microphone jack. If you want to get the highest quality sound, you will also have to get hold of a voice recorder (although you can also use a smartphone in its capacity). By the way, the camera has a built-in Wi-Fi module, so you can control it remotely.

Surprisingly, in the presence of a metal case, the camera together with the battery weighs only 298 g. Perhaps, it will not burden the user on the way. It is a pity that it was not possible to endow such a crumb with a particularly capacious battery.

Advantages

• Metal body;

• Macro photography is possible;

• Compact size and light weight;

• High-aperture optics are used;

• There is an optical image stabilizer;

• The rotary display is complemented by an electronic viewfinder;

• Camera control via Wi-Fi is available;

• Gorgeous rate of fire;

• 4K video recording possible;

• High-quality 20-megapixel matrix;

disadvantages

• Very high cost;

• No microphone input and audio output;

• The optical zoom isn't too great;

Olympus TG-5

Rating: 4.7

Do you regularly need to shoot videos in difficult conditions? Afraid of dropping your camera into water? In this case, the purchase of the Olympus TG-5 is recommended. This compact camera is available in three colors – black, yellow and red. The device has received a waterproof case, so it is quite possible to drop it into a puddle or snow. But this does not mean that you should dive with a camera – it is practically not protected from underwater diving! Also, the case is not shockproof – after falling on the asphalt, chips and other types of damage may appear. But why, then, does the device cost 25 thousand rubles?

The high price tag is due to its excellent technical characteristics. The camera includes a powerful processor capable of producing up to 20 photos per second (14 if saved in RAW format). The product is also capable of boasting a GPS-chip that can provide geotagging images. But that's not all! The creators endowed their creation with a thermometer, accelerometer, electronic compass and pressure gauge. In a word, it turned out to be the perfect set for some extreme!

The camera writes video in 4K resolution, the frequency will be 30 frames / s. If you decrease the parameter to Full HD, then the frequency suddenly quadruples! And with HD video, you can count on 240 frames / s. That is, in this regard, the Olympus TG-5 is not inferior to some action cameras! It is a pity that there is no microphone input – it would definitely not interfere when shooting a video blog. But the camera has an audio output and Wi-Fi.

Of course, for that kind of money, you definitely won't get the perfect camera. An advanced user will definitely make a complaint about the matrix and lens. The sensor installed here is 1 / 2.33 inch (5.7 crop factor). Even with the resolution reduced to 12 megapixels, such a matrix will definitely 'make noise', it is worth raising the ISO at least a little. Well, the optics provides only 4x zoom, which will not suit everyone either. I am glad that the aperture is not as bad as it could be – at the minimum focal length the user is waiting for f / 2.0. And there is also an optical stabilizer, without which no compact camera can do today.

Advantages

• Several color options;

• Numerous auxiliary sensors are available;

• Macro photography is implemented;

• High frame rate already at resolution Full HD;

• 4K video recording available;

• There is a wireless Wi-Fi module;

• Built-in audio output;

• Some moisture protection is present;

• Very high shooting speed;

• There is optical image stabilization;

disadvantages

• Low resolution LCD;

• The cost cannot be called justified;

• I would like a larger optical zoom;

• Not the largest matrix;

Nikon Coolpix B700

Rating: 4.6

Another ultrazoom in our rating. This camera is capable of boasting already 60x optical zoom. It is easy to guess that the manufacturer managed to achieve such a parameter not so much by increasing the lens as by reducing the size of the matrix. That is, there is a modest sensor inside, the size of which is 1 / 2.3 inches (crop factor 5.62). The matrix was created using BSI CMOS technology, in this regard there are no complaints about it. But there are questions about the resolution. No doubt, 20 megapixels is good when a person shoots in good lighting conditions. But a 60x optical zoom lens, by definition, cannot be fast. In this regard, the camera's automation will regularly increase ISO, and with such a matrix it is fraught with an increased amount of digital noise. However, this is the fault of almost all ultrazoom, so you shouldn't criticize the Nikon Coolpix B700.

The optics used here consist of 12 elements in 9 groups. Including the lens has low dispersion lenses. There are two ways to crop. The first is the use of a three-inch swivel screen. If this method seems inconvenient, then the electronic viewfinder will come to the rescue. As for the rate of fire of the device, it is at the level of budget SLR cameras.

Like the previous cameras reviewed in this rating, the Nikon product is capable of 4K video recording at 30 frames / s. However, it is clear that this is given to him with difficulty. A much better result is obtained when the resolution is reduced to traditional 1080p – then the frame rate is increased exactly twice. The device is capable of recording video at 120 frames / s, but for this you have to reduce the resolution to a very low parameter, and therefore the image quality will become very modest. And it's not a fact that the picture will turn out to be bright – do not forget about the massive lens, which consists of a large number of glasses.

Alas, you cannot connect a microphone to this camera. Of the connectors useful for video recording, only audio output is present here. Interestingly, the camera received two wireless modules at once. Wi-Fi is for remote control and file transfer, while NFC speeds up the syncing process. It remains to add that this camera weighs 565 g (including the battery, a full charge of which is enough to take about 350 shots).

Advantages

• 4K video recording available;

• The cost cannot be called prohibitive;

• High resolution matrix;

• There is a 60x optical zoom;

• Built-in optical image stabilization;

• The display is supplemented with a rotary mechanism;

• There is an electronic viewfinder;

• NFC and Wi-Fi are present;

disadvantages

• Low shooting speed;

• The matrix is ​​very small;

• Low aperture;

Best DSLR Cameras with Good Videos

Nikon D7500 Body

Rating: 4.9

A great camera for aspiring photographers. It got into our rating thanks to the excellently implemented video function. In particular, it is one of the most inexpensive SLR cameras that is capable of capturing 4K video. Of course, the frequency at this moment will be limited to 30 frames / s, but the very opportunity to get such a detailed video is immensely pleasing. If you want to increase the frequency, then just switch to resolution Full HD.

The buyer must be satisfied with the number of all kinds of connectors. In this regard, the manufacturer did not save at all – on the side ends of the camera you can find a headphone jack, a microphone input, and even a jack for a remote control. If you want to transfer files wirelessly or use remote control, then the Wi-Fi module comes to the rescue. The company has not forgotten the HDMI interface, which is used to transfer images to a monitor or TV.

Shooting with this camera is carried out using a CMOS-matrix with a crop factor of 1.5 and a resolution of 20.9 megapixels. This is a great sensor with an ISO range of 50-102400. The mirror lifting mechanism turned out to be fast enough, in connection with which the camera is capable of producing up to eight images per second. Nothing bad can be said about the used battery – its full charge is enough for at least 950 frames. For the worse, the Nikon D7500 differs from compact cameras only in the absence of an optical stabilizer. But you can always buy a lens endowed with it! That is why we recommend getting a 'carcass' devoid of standard optics – such a purchase will cost 80 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• Long battery life;

• High enough rate of fire;

• An excellent matrix is ​​used;

• The viewfinder has a 100 percent field of view;

• Fast working autofocus;

• There is Wi-Fi;

• All required connectors are provided;

• 4K video recording available;

disadvantages

• High price;

• Live View dramatically slows down focusing speed.

Sony Alpha ILCA-68 Kit

Rating: 4.8

An excellent SLR camera from Sony also copes with video shooting. It also uses a cropped matrix. Its resolution has been increased to 24 megapixels. In this regard, with a slight increase in light sensitivity, one can notice the appearance of digital noise. It should be noted that SLR cameras produced by Sony are in fact not such. Instead of a mirror, it uses an almost completely transparent film that does not need to be lifted every time. This allowed the manufacturer to increase the shooting speed to 8 frames per second. The product also received an optical image stabilizer. This is incredibly exciting, as finding a lens with stabilizer for the Sony A mount is extremely difficult.

Unfortunately, this camera cannot shoot 4K video. But on the other hand, when shooting with a resolution Full HD, the user will be pleased with both the frequency and the speed of autofocus. You can easily buy a 'whale' kit, which costs about 47 thousand rubles. The lens included in such a kit has some optical zoom, and its capabilities will be quite satisfactory for a novice user. If you want to get the highest quality video, then it is better to get special optics equipped with an ultrasonic motor.

Still, the Sony Alpha ILCA-68 camera can be considered an outsider in our rating. The fact is that there is no audio output, no microphone input, or even Wi-Fi. That is, the purchase of such a camera is recommended only for those who certainly need a DSLR with a built-in optical stabilizer (competitors equipped with it will cost significantly more).

Advantages

• High resolution matrix;

• A powerful flash is used;

• Relatively light weight for a DSLR;

• There is an auxiliary screen;

• Excellent quality viewfinder

• Built-in optical image stabilization;

• High speed of taking photos;

disadvantages

• LCD display is low resolution;

• High cost for such characteristics;

• No Wi-Fi;

• Insufficient number of connectors;

• Not the longest battery life;

Conclusion

Now you understand that it is not always necessary to buy a separate device for video filming, be it an action camera or a camcorder. It is much easier to get a good camera. However, not all such devices are capable of providing the required level of quality for the recorded video. This is mainly the case for the models considered in our selection. Now you just have to decide on the form factor and cost, after which you can make a purchase!

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.