The Best Vlogging Cameras and Gear

By Wirecutter
Zhiyun Smooth 4
"Our pick: For smooth, stabilized cell phone video"
Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit
"Our pick: A small tripod that can grip"
Blue Yeti
"Our pick: Versatile desktop USB mic"
Røde VideoMic Me
"Our pick: A convenient mic for your phone"
Sony ZV-1
"Our pick: For vloggers ready to upgrade"
GoPro Hero9 Black
"Also great: Best for action vlogs"
Sony α6600
"Also great: Better vlogging image quality, especially in low light"
Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit
"Our pick: For first-time vloggers"
Square Jellyfish Metal Spring Tripod Mount
"Our pick: Best smartphone tripod mount"
Sony Cyber-shot RX100 IV
"Also great: Better vlogging image quality in good lighting"
Sony α6300
"Also great: Better vlogging image quality in low-light situations"
Canon 80D
"Also great: Best battery life in a vlogging camera"