Vlogging has really picked up steam in recent years, the pandemic notwithstanding. And in parallel with this, camera equipment has also evolved to meet the needs of these users. Unfortunately, as a consequence, many vlogging cameras are now priced well out of reach of aspiring vloggers.

Whether you’re an aspiring vlogger or an established one and are considering buying a vlogging camera, this article is for you. Here, we focus on five of the best vlogging cameras available in the local market today–all of which have the features many vloggers need for no more than PhP 45k–and tell you why we think each could be just right for you.

Check out the list below, and always make sure to #CheckCyberzone for the freshest and hottest cameras, the latest gadget accessories, and so much more!

Sony ZV-1

Sony’s popular ZV-1 is geared towards the casual vlogger, with a full range of features that can help even a beginner take compelling videos. A Bokeh switch allows easy toggling of background bokeh, and Product Showcase Setting quickly shows objects in clear focus. A vari-angle 3-inch LCD touchscreen and a recording lamp make snapping selfies a cinch, while a body grip allows for ease of handling.

A large 1.0 Exmor RS 20.1MP CMOS image sensor, non-swappable 24-70mm lens, and Sony’s BIONZ X image processing engine power this camera and enable it to take videos of up to 4K resolution at 30fps. Little wonder that this camera has been an abiding favorite with the vlogging crowd since its introduction.

Panasonic Lumix G100

Panasonic’s entrant in this category has also been designed specifically for content creators. It’s a compact, pocketable 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a standard 12-32mm lens and 3-inch articulating touchscreen–the world’s smallest, as a matter of fact–that’s still capable of shooting 4K video at 30fps and FHD video at 60fps.

It’s also the first mirrorless camera to boast its own three-mic audio system, featuring OZO Audio by Nokia, to help ensure high-quality audio capture even in noisy areas (this system, by the way, works in parallel with the camera’s face detection system to adjust for range and direction). And 5-axis HYBRID I.S. allows you to amble around without taking shaky video.

Fujifilm X-T200

The retro-styled X-T200 is a technological powerhouse that places pro-grade features within the reach of vloggers. This 24.2MP APS-C mirrorless camera is known for its ability to shoot hybrid 4K video at 30fps, its exceptional, easy-to-use 3.5-inch variable-angle 16:9 touchscreen (through which a user can operate it almost completely, although it of course does come with a full range of dials), a USB-C port, and mic and headphone sockets.

Exceptionally, it also features a Digital Gimbal Mode to account for camera shake and improve the quality of shot videos. The X-T200 comes standard with a 15-45mm kit lens in the package.

GoPro Hero 9 Black

You should also consider an action camera instead of a ‘regular’ one. One of the best is the Hero 9 Black. This unit may be small, but it certainly does pack quite a punch, incorporating a 23.6MP ActionSensor and being capable of capturing 5K video and 20MP photos.

HyperSmooth 3.0 image stabilization helps ensure smooth and steady video capture–and exceptionally tough construction allows it to be taken up to 33 feet underwater. Selfie taking is made even easier thanks to a front display, whereas the rear display allows for intuitive control. And an exceptional range of features including TimeWarp 3.0 and 8x Slo-Mo allow for full creative control and inputs.

DJI Osmo Pocket 2

Or how about an intricately designed pocket cam that already includes an ergonomic grip? The 64MP Osmo Pocket 2’s elongated design allows it to fit almost any pocket.

Its appeal is based on far more than its form factor, though, thanks to special features like its three-axis motorized gimbal for ultraprecise motion tracking; the capacity to shoot a surpassingly wide 3×3 180-degree panorama; ActiveTrack 3.0 to ensure that your subject stays in the shot no matter how it or you move; Story Mode, incorporating music and video templates to help you craft slick mini-movies easy and fast; and Motionlapse and Hyperlapse features for movement across subjects and time respectively.

Why not #CheckCyberzone for the latest on the newest cameras and latest gadget accessories? And rest assured that you can buy them with confidence, thanks to the fact that these are #TechAssured devices.