Top 3 Canon Cameras for Vlogging

Vlogging is a great way for people to get to know you and to share all your stories and expertise with the world. Whether you want to become a social media influencer, or simply want a fun way to document and share your adventures and hobbies with others, there are so many ways to get creative with showcasing your brand or yourself through vlogging.

We will take you through the features of our best Canon cameras for vlogging, which will allow you to create exciting and high-quality content for your vlogs. These cameras make shooting, editing and sharing your stories easy with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabling a link to your smartphone via the Canon Camera Connect app.

1. PowerShot V10 – Pocket to Palm

Uniquely designed for creators, the PowerShot V10 has all the features you need to create stand out vlogs - with a built-in stand, microphone and lens. Weighing only 211g, it’s a nimble camera that can be conveniently carried around and is always ready when you are. The vertical grip design comfortability fits in the palm of your hand, enabling you to shoot hand-held for longer periods of time.

Elevate your content with the 1.0 inch CMOS sensor that produces great quality video with minimal noise even in low-light situations. There's no need to shy away from the camera with Canon's first Smooth Skin Movie mode. It helps conceals blemishes with an instant natural makeover with up to 5 levels to choose from. The built-in 19mm wide angle lens is optimised for selfies allowing you to take natural looking vlogs.

Confidently capture great audio that matches your video quality with two low noise built-in microphones. The large diameter microphones capture clear sound in all directions including front-on, making it perfect for vlogging.

Put your best self forward with high quality live streaming. The PowerShot V10 can directly output movies to social platforms like Facebook and YouTube¹ via the Canon Camera Connect App or alternatively to a wide range of sharing platforms via USB connection with UVC/UAC compatibility.

Sensor: 1.0 inch CMOS
Screen: 2.0 inch tilt up touchscreen
Max video resolution: 4K UHD 30p and Full HD 60p
Lens system: Wide-angle 19mm equivalent built-in lens
Weight: 211g
Audio: 2 large diameter built-in microphones and microphone input
Autofocus: Face Tracking AF, Frame AF
Video features: Vertical Video mode, UVC/UAC compatibility, Direct live streaming from Canon Camera Connect app¹

2. PowerShot G7 X Mark III – Compact Creativity

PowerShot G7 X Mark III with the Canon HG100 Tripod Grip

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a compact camera with a built-in 24-100mm (equivalent) f/1.8-2.8 lens. The combination of lightweight and large sensor makes it great for vloggers. The built-in lens is fast to retract, which means you'll never miss a moment, and the flip-up screen makes framing yourself on the go fuss free.

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III gives you a huge focal range with a reach of 100mm. This will allow you to zoom in on far away subjects then retract back to 24mm to shoot whole wide-angle scenes. The versatility of the flip up touchscreen will also allow you to quickly record reactions with the tap of the screen. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III also boasts superb face detection and tracking. This means you can move around freely without worrying that your face will lose focus or sharpness.

The camera also features 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS to counteract camera shake, allowing you to shoot hand-held and capture steady movie footage, even at full zoom.

Sensor: 20.1MP 1.0 inch stacked CMOS sensor
Screen: 3.0 inch tilt-up touchscreen
Max video resolution: 4K 30p and Full HD 120p
Audio: Stereo microphone and microphone input
Weight: 304g
AF system: Continuous AF with Face and Object Tracking 31-point AF; 4-stop lens shift type IS, Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS & Auto Level
Video features: Vertical Video mode, Direct live streaming to YouTube²

3. EOS R50 - Shoot and share with ease

Image by Wil Calabio with the EOS R50

The EOS R50 is portable and lightweight mirrorless camera weighing only 375g. With native compatibility with RF-S and RF lenses, have the flexibility to change lenses to suit your content creation style. Paired with a wide-angle lens like the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM, the EOS R50 makes a great vlogging camera.

Elevate your vlogs with 4K video oversampled from 6K offering amazing and sharp quality. Add a cinematic edge to your videos with Full HD 120p slow motion video.

The reliable Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus II coupled with the powerful DIGIC X means the camera can track you or your selected subject automatically, allowing you to focus creative energy on composing your content. It also allows you to select your focus point manually with a touch of the screen, meaning you'll always have accurate and fast focus at your fingertips. The camera's Movie Digital Image Stabilisation also helps keep handheld footage sharp if you’re vlogging on-the-go.

Equipped with a dedicated Movie for Close-Up Demo mode, the camera quickly switches focus to the subject closest to the camera. This mode is great for when you’re needing to change focus for example between your face to a product you may be holding up in demonstrations and reviews - great for uses cases like beauty, cooking and technology.

With the fully-articulating, vari-angle screen, the camera allows you to work all the angles including recording yourself with ease.

In addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, the EOS R50 supports USB wired connection to smartphones allowing you to share your vlogging videos with ease. It also has a Vertical Video mode which automatically plays back in vertical orientation great for sharing on socials.

With UVC/UAC compatibility, the EOS R50 can also be used for high quality livestreaming by simply connecting your camera to your computer via USB.

Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C Mirrorless
Screen: 3.0inch vari-angle touch screen
Max video resolution: 4K 30p and Full HD 120p
Weight: 375g (body only)
Audio: Built-in stereo microphone and microphone input
Autofocus/subject tracking: People, Animals and Vehicles
Video features: Vertical Video mode, Movie for Close-Up Demo mode, UVC/UAC compatibility

All of our top vlogging cameras - PowerShot V10, PowerShot G7 X Mark III and EOS R50 - are compatible with the Canon HG100 Tripod Grip, the ultimate bluetooth enabled tripod for Vloggers allowing you to capture steady and seamless video, or set it down and utilise the removable bluetooth remote to control your videos from a distance.

Step up your audio quality even further with a plug in microphone such as the Canon Stereo Microphone DME-100. The DM-E100 (120°directional stereo microphone) allows you to shoot in a noisy environment without recording too much ambient noise, so the sounds you do want to record are crisp and sharp.

Depending on your needs or vlogging style, Canon has the range of cameras and accessories for you!

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