It is beyond doubt that photography is taking over the blogging world. Quality cameras are the epitome of good photography.

Shopping for the perfect camera, however, is overwhelming.

So many technical terms are used, leaving most people somewhat confused.

I have therefore decided to break some of these terms for you in simple language.

If you are looking to buy a compact digital camera or mirror-less camera, be it for your blog posts or just as a hobbyist, there are some key terms you will come across.

I like to refer to them as the pillars of photography.

They are; Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. The three work together.

Shutter Speed:

Shutter speed means the amount of time that the camera shutter is open for light exposure to the camera sensor.

If a camera has a high shutter speed, it means the camera shutter is open for a short time; hence, the camera sensor has low lighting.

High shutter speed is ideal for daytime photography.

Contrariwise, low shutter speed means that the camera shutter is open for a more extended period allowing more lighting into the camera sensor.

This speed is ideal for nighttime photography or when taking photos in a dimly lit room.

Shutter speed is not only responsible for the amount of time the camera shutter is open.

It determines the appearance of photos in motion.

Taking a picture of a fast-moving car will require an equally high shutter speed as low shutter speed will lead to blurry images.

Conversely, slow-moving objects do not necessarily need a high shutter speed.
Shutter speed is in terms of fractions of a second.

Therefore you will come across 1/200 to almost 1/8000. For most cameras, it is possible to extend the shutter speed to 30 seconds.

Aperture:

It refers to the opening that allows light to get into the camera. If you set the aperture to the maximum size possible, maximum light reaches the camera.

Conversely, if you set it to the smallest scale, the camera will allow very little light to reach the camera sensor.

Other than allowing light into the camera, aperture size determines the depth of field (DoF).

DoF in layman language refers to how much of a photo is in focus or in other words range of distance that appear very sharp or in a picture.

Large apertures are used to give a shallow focus effect, while the smaller ones result in a more in-depth focus.

F-stops or F-numbers denote the aperture.

Examples include f/1.4, f/2, f/2.8, f/4, etc./1.4 refers to the maximum aperture, and f/4 refers to the smallest aperture size.

Therefore care should be taken to avoid confusion.

ISO:

Last but not least is the ISO. It indicates how sensitive a camera is to light.

A camera with a high ISO is sensitive to light and therefore requires less light. Conversely, a lower ISO means low light sensitivity.

High ISO gives bright pictures, but these photos are, in most cases, grainy. The base ISO refers to the lowest ISO, which offers the best quality pictures.

Your set budget, the primary purpose of a camera, and your personal preference are some of the factors you need to consider before settling for a camera.

Best Camera For Bloggers Reviews:

Here is a review of the best cameras that you are in the market.

1. Nikon Coolpix B500 Digital Camera

First Impression:

It is the perfect superzoom bridge camera for anyone looking to buy a camera. It is small and very light hence portable and has a sturdy camera body.

It is considered a high-end camera that is comfortable to hold with one hand as you get your shot.

If you are new to the photography world and are yet to grasp the photography concepts, this is the camera for you.

The default settings are in such a manner that they give the perfect picture. It is has a significant grip on the side, which makes it easy and comfortable to hold the camera without dropping it.

Key Features and Benefits:

It has a 16 megapixels backside-illuminated CMOS low–light and1/2.3in the image sensor. The optical lens can zoom up to 40x.

If you need to zoom further, it allows you to activate the digital zoom up to 80x.

The 3.0-inch tilting TFT LCD enables the user to take a video or shot without straining. For YouTubers, this Coolpix B500 camera is the way to go.

It provides full HD video recording and has an inbuilt Wi-Fi, NFC & Bluetooth. Sometimes it is hard and frustrating to take a clear shot with shaky hands or when in motion.

When using this camera, you need not worry as it has an in-built Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR), which reduces vibration enhancing the clear shot.

It has a shutter speed of 1/1500 and light sensitivity of ISO 125-6400. I would recommend this camera to all bloggers due to the high quality of images and videos.

Additional Features:

Uses double-Batteries that could last up to 400 shots. I loved this camera because of the quality of telephotos and HD videos you get.

I also really like the speed at which the camera can autofocus.

The camera is effortless to use. It comes in black and red and costs $256.95, and if you ask me, you get value for your money.

2. Nikon Coolpix P900 Digital Camera

First Impression:

This camera comes a close second. It is a fantastic, ultra-zoom bridge camera. It is relatively small and weighs about 2 pounds.

It is an excellent choice.

This camera is perfect for vlogging and blogging. Just like the Coolpix B500, it has a deep chunky grip, which makes it easy to secure with one hand.

However, since it weighs almost two pounds, holding it with one hand for extended periods could pose a challenge.

The camera is aesthetically pleasing.

Key Features and Benefits:

The Coolpix P900 is well known for its zooming specification. It has an 83x zoom range, which is equivalent to 24-2,000mm on a full-frame camera, which is mind-blowing.

Nikon has stated that it can reveal what the naked eye is unable to see, for instance, the surface of the moon.

It has a 16-megapixel sensor and can capture videos of 1080p full HD for amazing video quality.

The sensor size is 1/2.3 inches, which in my opinion is quite low. The electronic viewfinder has a 921K-dot resolution find, which is pretty impressive.

The tilting TFT LCD screen 3-inch screen makes it easy to use. Other than the Inbuilt Wi-Fi and NFC, it has GPS enabling you to geotag pictures, thus suitable for a travel blogger.

It also has a shutter speed of 1/4000 sec, light sensitivity ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 1600. Battery life is at about 360 shots which is below average.

However, for only $ 496.95, this is a great camera.

Additional Features:

I love this camera because it comes with a tripod stand slot; thus, it is an excellent choice for YouTubers, and it is easy to use.

3. Canon Power Shot SX540 Digital Camera

First Impression:

If you are looking for a camera that is light, small, and with a high image resolution, this is the one.

It weighs less than 500 grams and measures 120 x 82 x 92 mm. Like the other two, it has a chunky grip that is comfortable.

Unfortunately, the TFT LCD screen is not articulating.

However, the LCD screen has a resolution of 461k dots but is not a touchscreen. I like this camera because it has a simple design with high specifications.

If you have used the Canon mark ii or Canon eos then you will be very familiar with the menu options and settings.

Key Specifications and Benefits:

It has a 20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This resolution is quite high, and therefore the Canon SX540 takes good quality pictures with minimum noise and can record full HD video.

The 4.3-215mm lens has 50x ultra-zooming capabilities with wide-angle to capture details. The inbuilt intelligent IS enables the photographer to take clear shots despite shaky hands or when in motion.

It has a shutter speed ranging from 1/2000 of a second to 15 seconds, and the light sensitivity ranges from 100 ISO to 3200 ISO.

It has an autofocus processor that uses 9 AF sensors, which is impressive.

The camera has inbuilt Wi-Fi, NFC, and GPS. It is thus an excellent choice for a travel blogger or entry-level user.

Additional Features:

Most photographers don’t get the perfect photo in a single shot; Canon power shot SX540 enables the user to take quick and continuous shots.

It also allows the user to control the camera with a smartphone and use features such as time-lapse and panoramic.
For $259, this camera is worth every penny.

4. Panasonic Lumix Fz80 4K Digital Camera

First Impression:

It is yet another superzoom bridge camera. Measuring about 3.7* 5.1* 4.7 inches and weighs 1.4 pounds. Therefore it is relatively small and light.

It has a deep handgrip with the camera shutter at the top.

This camera has a pop-up flash for when you are taking photos at night. The LCD is not articulating and has a resolution of 1040k dots.

I love this camera because it is one of the few that shoot 4k UHD videos and 4K photos modes.

Key Specification:

It has 18 megapixels and a 1/2.3 inch BSI-CMOS Sensor. The lens has 60x zooming capabilities, which is very high.

The camera has an inbuilt electric viewfinder with a resolution of 1166k dots and 100% coverage.100% Coverage means that the image that appears on the viewer is the same image that will be in the photo.

Thus reducing unnecessary image cropping.

The sensor is a little bit small, but it works perfectly well with this camera. The camera is easy to use and would be an ideal fit for a beginner.

The Lumix FZ80 can take ten frames in one second, and ten fps with autofocus locked for up to 13 raw frames.

With a shutter speed ranging from 1/1600 to 60 seconds, the light sensitivity of ISO 80 to ISO 6400, this camera takes a high-quality image.

The Lumix FZ80 is a good investment for all the bloggers as the quality of photos is exquisite.

Additional Features:

This camera saves the videos in a raw format allowing you to post-process. It also has a shoe where you can mount your external flashes.

The camera is 297.99 dollars, and it is worth every penny.

5. Canon PowerShot SX530 Digital Camera

First Impression:

It is the ideal superzoom bridge camera suitable for all bloggers and vloggers. It replaced the Canon SX520.

The Canon SX530 is light small, and light, therefore portable.

Just like all the other cameras discussed above, it has a deep grip. It also has a fixed 3 inch LCD screen with a resolution of 461K.

I prefer articulating monitors, but this works just fine.

The image quality that this camera produces is beyond any other camera in its price range and makes it a suitable blogging camera.

Key Features and Benefits:

It has a 16 megapixels and CMOS 1/2.3 inch image sensor. The camera allows the user to zoom up to 50x, which is equivalent to 120mm.

For anyone on a budget and wants a camera with excellent zooming capabilities, this Canon SX530 camera is the way to go.

It has no viewfinder; however, it comes with a built-in flash.

The in-built optical image stabilizer analyzes camera movement; thus, taking clear pictures takes high-quality pictures in good lighting.

This camera can also provide 1080p full HD video recording. The Canon SX530 has in-built NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity allowing you to transfer data remotely.

The light sensitivity ranges from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, shutter speed ranges from 1/2000 of a second to 15 seconds.

There is also a continuous shooting mode which makes it perfect for a sports blog.

Additional Features:

The camera has 46 creative filters available to enhance picture creativity, very high-speed autofocus that helps you focus an image in motion.

Last but not least, this camera is user-friendly; you need no professional skill to use it.

For only $239, you get value for your money.

6. Sony DSCH300/B Digital Camera

First Impression:

The Sony DSCH300/B is small and light, thus portable, and offers great features. It has a protruding grip on the side, allowing the user to shoot or record with one hand.

On top of the camera are a shoot button, zoom button, and a flip switch, which allows you to switch through different modes. It comes with an inbuilt flash.

If you are on a budget, I would recommend you get this camera mainly because it takes high-quality pictures both in low lighting and in a good light.

These photos are perfect for social media and other photo-sharing sites.

Key Specification:

Sony DSCH300 is a point-and-shoot camera with 20.1 megapixels, and a 1/2.3 inch Super HAD CCD image sensor.

The sensor enables quality HD videos of up to 1280 x 720p. With a zoom lens of 35X, this camera can take quality pictures from a distance.

What I love about this camera is the optical image stabilizer, which gives you sharp images without too much hustle.

The 3 inch LCD screen with 461k dots enables the user to monitor pictures. So if the camera is this nice, why is it number 6?

The camera requires four double-A batteries, which is one of the reasons the camera is number six on my list.

It also lacks wireless connectivity making it hard to transfer data and there is no tilting touchscreen.

Also, it has a fixed lens so you will not be able to swap out any interchangeable lenses with this one.

All in all, the pros outweigh the cons. This camera cost approximately $85.

7. Canon PowerShot SX420 Digital Camera

First Impression:

It is yet another bridge superzoom camera by Canon. The Canon SX420 is small and very light; thus, it is portable.

Just like the other Canon cameras discussed earlier, it has a deep grip allowing the user to shoot or film with one hand comfortably.

One of the downsides of this camera is the fixed 3 inch LCD.

I prefer the tilting screen. The LCD has a resolution of 230k dots, which is quite impressive and similar to the Canon Rebel.

If you tend to take more selfies this might be a better option as it is smaller and lighter.

Key Specification:

The main reason I like this camera is the 42X optical zoom lens. Other than that, it has a 16.1 megapixel and a 1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor.

The camera has an inbuilt image stabilization, which improves the quality of the image by reducing blurriness.

The maximum video resolution is 1280*270p, which is generally a low quality compared with the current standard.

It has an inbuilt flash and lacks an external flash shoe.

The camera has an inbuilt WI-FI and NFC connectivity, which facilitate ease of data transfer.

In good lighting, it takes good quality photos; however, the quality reduces with the reduction of light.

Another feature I liked about the camera is that it can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of 0.5 fps. It has a shutter speed of 1/4000 sec and a light sensitivity ranging from ISO 100-ISO 1600.

Battery life is rated at about 260 shots.

Additional Specification:

The user has the option of remotely using a phone to control the camera. The camera is worth $149, which I think is a reasonable price.

8. Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 Digital Camera

Last but not least is the Canon ELPH 360. It is a full HD compact camera.

It is small, measuring ‎3.9 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches, and weighs about 150g. This camera is the size of most phones making it perfect to take selfies.

It has a beautiful sleek design and is void of the many buttons present on other cameras. However, it also lacks a grip.

Key Specifications:

It has a 20.2MP 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor and a Digic 4+ image processor. One of the reasons I love this camera is because it takes high-quality pictures, even in low lighting.

The 3 inch LCD screen has 461k dots resolution, which is quite impressive.

The main reason I like this camera is the 12x Optical Zoom lens, which zooms images with minimal effect on the quality.

The Canon ELPH 360 also has an inbuilt Optical Image Stabilizer that helps you capture images with flexibility and ease, it’s a great action camera.

Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allow for easy sharing and transferring of pictures and videos.

The Hybrid auto lets you record up to four seconds of video before each image that you capture, then automatically combines each clip and still into a quick video recap of the day.

If you like to travel light, this is the camera for you. It cost $189, which is a reasonable price

Additional Features:

You can remotely control the camera with a smartphone, the 1080p HD video capabilities, and an in-built flash.
Conclusion.

Before you buy a camera, it is crucial to establish why you are purchasing the camera. You might want to buy a camera and take photos as a hobby or professionally, as a blogger.

Depending on your set out objective, you can then set a budget. Some other factors to consider include;

Lens: Should you settle for a DSLR camera, make sure it has interchangeable. The quality of the lens will determine the quality of the images.

A high-quality lens produces high-quality photos. Conversely, vice versa is true.

Camera resolution. Camera resolution refers to the amount of detail that a camera can capture in an image.

Cameras with high resolution produce very detailed images, conversely, the lower the number of pixels, the more the noise in the picture.

What are HD, Full HD, and Ultra HD? These terms are commonly used to describe the pixel resolution in a video.

HD or 720p has a pixel resolution of 1280 x 720. Full HD or 1080p has a higher resolution of 1920 x 1080.

Lastly, we have the Ultra HD or 2160p with a resolution of 3840 x 2160. Any HD, Full HD, or UltraHD video is sufficient.

Personal preference. Another factor to consider is what you feel most comfortable using. After all, you will be the long-term user.

I took it upon myself to conduct thorough research and find the best camera for blogging, now it’s up to you to see which suits your needs.

I have broken down the technical terms, analyzed each camera giving the pros and cons as well as the price.

All the cameras discussed above are ideal for beginners, relatively light and small, and above all, produce high-quality photos.

They are great for vlogging and blogging. Any of the above options will provide you with a good camera.

9. Fujifilm X-T20

This camera has a lot of things to offer to the people who are professional bloggers.

I personally like this camera for bogging due to its excellent features that provide you amazing quality pictures with good contrast and exposure.

The key features of this camera include a 24.3 MP trans-CMOS, 5.04 fps for live streaming, an APS-C sensor, start-up time is up to five sec with a low pass filter, shutter time is up to 0.49 sec, and X processor pro.

Moreover, the features include the standard time of the recording is up to 0.26 sec, approximately 3.2 inches of the touch screen, film stimulation.

You can use it from almost every angle. It weighs up to 320 gm.

You can connect this camera with your PC monitor by using the HDMI port. You can also connect the microphones for the audio. 

You can use this camera at any place whether a large city or a small town. You can also use it for taking images or making videos for a remote area as well.

We personally used it in remote areas. It captures a good quality image with amazing exposure and color contrast. Many bloggers prefer it for taking images to post on their website.

This Fujifilm X-T20 has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth that helps you to easily connect to your computer, laptop, and smartphone.

Also, you can connect it with other devices as well that have HDMI ports.

The best part of this camera is that there is an auto-focus system by which it points out the subject even when it is moving.

10. Nikon Z50

The camera Nikon Z50 comes up with various features.

It provides you a high image quality with a mirrorless lens mount featuring a compact, thin body, and long-lasting workability.

You can connect this camera with your PC monitor by using the HDMI port. You can also connect the microphones for the audio. 

Furthermore, it has a 21.7 MP sensor, LCD touch screen, UHD video feature, a fantastic choice for selfies, portraits, vlogging, and blogging.

You can use this camera at any place whether a large city or a small town.

You can also use it for taking images or making videos for a remote area as well.

The best part of this camera is, it has a built-in WiFi and Bluetooth that helps you to easily connect to your computer, laptop, and smartphone.

Also, you can connect it with other devices as well that have HDMI ports.

Many bloggers used it in remote areas.

It captures a good quality image with amazing exposure and color contrast.

Many bloggers prefer it for taking images to post on their website.

It is beneficial for both indoor and outdoor shoots. In fact, if you are a make-up tutorial artist, we prefer it for you.

You can make a tutorial video of how to do an application of make by recording.

It has an autofocus system by which it can point out the moving subject.

11. Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm

If you are in search of a product that offers nothing but the most premium quality features, then you have found the best option, and that too, at an affordable price tag!

This Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR camera happens to be an entry-level camera and comes with intuitive control and manuals that make it the perfect option for Vloggers!

If you are outside of the US and looking for this product in some other country, you may not find it if you search it with the name of Canon EOS Rebel T6.

However, if you do search this product under the name Canon 1300D, you just might find it on your country’s respective market.

This rule does not apply to people in Japan, as in Japan, this product is known as Kiss X80.

Why so many different names, you might ask? Well, this Vlogging Camera gets its different names from the amazing features that it has to offer, not to mention all the customization features that you get.

There is not one but many features that will make you consider this product than any other option on the market.

Other than so many features, this product happens to be one of the easiest options to use.

This Camera comes with Canon’s superior color rendition, this product can offer the best quality images.

Other than that, this product also adds another fun feature known as “Food” mode. This feature is extensively added for the vloggers who like to make blogs of food around the world.

However, that is not all. This product also comes with a large quick control menu.

This menu is rather intuitive and can make you understand the functionality of the device.

This camera also sports full-auto modes which makes it a perfect option for people new to the scene of photography.

12. Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

From many various vloggers, this DSLR happens to be one of the best options for the people that are looking to do vlogging.

However, this product has been superseded by the Canon EOS 80D, but still, this product offers a strong performance as compared to many other options present on the market, making it one of the best choices for cameras for bloggers.

This product has been a personal favorite of so many vloggers as this product comes with tons of exciting features and considering how comfortable this product is to use.

When it comes to purchasing this camera, you have the option to purchase the body of the camera only.

This gives you the advantage as if you already have a lens from your previous camera, you can use it.

However, there is a lot to gain if you just go ahead and choose the Video Creator Kit.

Having said that, we prefer that you use Rode Videomic GO Microphone, a -135 Lens, and a 32 GB SD Card to make this camera the best version of itself.

What makes this camera a good choice for Vlogging is the fact that this camera comes sporting Autofocus Technology.

This DSLR comes with three different autofocus selection modes, those being  19-point area AF, Zone AF, and Single-point AF. In 19, all are Cross-type which accounts for better sensitivity.

This camera is further equipped with CMOS AF which will make the camera offer an amazing experience for you when shooting with Live View.

Other than AF technology, this camera also is known to be a personal favorite for many vloggers since this camera is rather easy to operate.

That’s to say that this camera will make for a good choice for you if you are, you know, a nerd looking to get into the world of Vlogging. 

13. Sony a7R III Mirrorless Camera

If you are looking to be a vlogger and prefer having mirrorless cameras, then this is the best choice for you on the market!

This camera happens to be a personal choice of the professional belonging to this field as this camera offers the perfect blend of precision and process high-quality images within the bare minimum time period so that you are able to rapidly take many shots.

There are many reasons for which we would ask you to consider this DSLR. Amongst many reasons, this camera comes with the amazing build quality.

The Manufacturer has decided to use Magnesium alloy to make this product which automatically makes this one of the most sturdy options on the list.

Other than being made of magnesium alloy, this camera sports such a design that makes this camera resistant to the entry of any moisture or dust. 

Amongst many different features, this camera comes with enormous battery life.

Since this camera sports a huge battery life, you will be able to shoot for a long period without having the need to recharge this camera again and again.

Other than the huge battery life, this camera also happens to be one of those cameras that provide bright and illuminated pictures and comes with an Amazing Focus Speed.

This feature is going to prove worthy for people who like to shoot at night time or for people who are going to be shooting indoors. 

Even in dark environments, this camera is able to offer very quick focus speeds. This allows you to take detailed pictures in not-so-light environments.

Other than that, this camera also comes with a 4K Full Frame HDR. This allows you to shoot 4K videos with the cameras.

As of now, 4K happens to be the best possible quality so that means you will be getting amazing results.

How to Choose the Best Camera For Blogging? – A Buyer’s Guide:

There are many things that you can check to buy the camera for blogging.

What we think are important places below!

What Is The Best Camera For Blogging?

Provided that this article is filled with the best camera for bloggers, we can’t let you go without mentioning the honorary mention on our list, that being the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

This Camera happens to be one of the oldest yet one of the best options on the list.

This camera happened to be the first camera that came with a compact body, as compared to the other options, (meaning, not having an integrated vertical grip).

Perhaps, this innovative feature was the cause of the name that this camera earned.

This camera was able to land some hard punches when it comes to offering images of high resolution and amazing features.

Here are  some features of this camera that will make you decide that this camera is still a good choice for you even today:

This product comes with many features but what makes this camera one of the best options is mainly due to how lightweight this camera is.

This camera makes for a perfect choice for people that travel a lot.

Since they are going to be traveling about a lot, this camera does an amazing job since this camera is made from materials that make it one of the most lightweight options and be able to take some great pictures.

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