Best vlogging camera under $500 In 2023
Looking to kickstart your vlogging career in 2023 and wondering about the budget camera for vlogging then you are in the right place. We have curated some of the best vlogging cameras under $500 in 2023 with specs and reviews.
Best vlogging camera under $500 In 2023
Let’s start our list with
1. GoPro Hero 11:
GoPro is one of the leading players in the action camera segment. We can consider it as a number 1 player in this segment. GoPro cameras are small but feature high specs like 5k video shooting.
GoPro Hero 11 Specs:
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm): 71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D (mm)
- Weight (Camera w/mounting fingers + Embedded Battery) : 154g
- Battery: Removable 1720mAh Enduro Battery
- Rugged + Waterproof: 10m (33ft)
- System Processor: GP2
- Image Sensor: 1/1.9″ CMOS
- Image: 27MP, 8:7 aspect ratio
- Video: Video 5.3K60, 4K120 + 2.7K240 Wide FOV 16:9, 4:3, 8:7 aspect ratios
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C
2. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Specs:
- Dimensions: 105.5 x 60.9 x 42.0 mm
- Weight: Approx. 319g (including battery and memory card)
- Sensor: 1.0-inch CMOS, 20.1 megapixels
- Processor: DIGIC 7
- Lens: 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8
- Image Stabilization: Optical Image Stabilizer
- Video Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
- Max Burst Rate: 8 fps (in RAW and JPEG)
- Max ISO Range: ISO 12800 (expanded: ISO 25600)
- LCD Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-type TFT color liquid crystal, Approx. 1.04 million dots
- Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
- Battery: NB-13L Lithium-ion battery
- Storage Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
3. Canon EOS M200 Vlogging Camera
Specs:
- Dimensions: 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1 mm
- Weight: Approx. 299g (including battery and memory card)
- Sensor: 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- Processor: DIGIC 8
- Lens Mount: EF-M mount (compatible with EF and EF-S lenses with optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
- Video Resolution: 4K UHD 24p/25p*, Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
- Max Burst Rate: Approx. 6.1 fps (One-Shot AF), 4.0 fps (Servo AF)
- Max ISO Range: ISO 100-25600 (expanded: ISO 51200)
- LCD Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-type touchscreen LCD with approx. 1.04 million dots
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Battery: LP-E12 Lithium-ion battery
- Storage Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
4. Sony a5100
Specs:
- Dimensions: 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm
- Weight: Approx. 283g (with battery and memory card)
- Sensor: 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
- Processor: BIONZ X
- Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
- Video Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p)
- Max Burst Rate: Approx. 6 fps (continuous shooting)
- Max ISO Range: ISO 100-25600
- LCD Screen: 3.0-inch, 921,600 dots, tiltable up 180 degrees
- Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
- Battery: NP-FW50 Lithium-ion battery
- Storage Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
5. Canon EOS M100 Camera:
Specs:
- Dimensions: 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1 mm
- Weight: Approx. 302g (including battery and memory card)
- Sensor: 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- Processor: DIGIC 7
- Lens Mount: EF-M mount (compatible with EF and EF-S lenses with optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M)
- Video Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p)
- Max Burst Rate: Approx. 6.1 fps (One-Shot AF), 4 fps (Servo AF)
- Max ISO Range: ISO 100-25600
- LCD Screen: 3.0-inch tilt-type touchscreen LCD with approx. 1.04 million dots
- Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth
- Battery: LP-E12 Lithium-ion battery
- Storage Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
