The 6 Best Cameras For YouTube – Winter 2023 Reviews

For many people just getting into making YouTube videos, the best camera will be the one already in your pocket: your smartphone. It’s typically the most cost-effective option, allowing you to invest in a good microphone and lighting setup and freeing you up to start creating content right away. There are also things a smartphone can’t do. Going with an interchangeable-lens camera gives you more control over the look of your videos. You can get different lenses to create a nice shallow depth of field for talking head videos or start shooting with Log profiles and learn how to color-grade your own footage. Thankfully, if you’re looking to step up your video game, there are plenty of options at different price points that will be more than capable of producing great content for YouTube.

We’ve bought and tested over 75 cameras, and below you’ll find our recommendations for the best cameras for YouTube videos. These picks were selected not only based on their overall performance but also their feature set and price. If, however, you’re in the market for something more advanced, you can check out our best cameras for filmmaking instead. If shooting sports is more your thing, you can also take a look at the best cameras for sports video. Otherwise, you can also check out our more general recommendations for the best 4k-capable cameras.