Best Vlogging Camera Under $500 In September 2023

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