10 best cameras for video

Inexpensive, practical camera in a moisture-resistant case with a large selection of colors: lime, white, blue, yellow, silver. The number of effective pixels is only 16.4 million. The model records video in H.264, MOV format with Full HD, 4K resolution. The maximum photo resolution is 4608x3456. This compact camera is considered one of the best among soapboxes: thanks to the protected housing, you can shoot even under water.

Photos and videos are almost instantly transferred via Wi-Fi to the smartphone of the shooter. True, judging by the reviews, sometimes the quality of pictures and videos leaves much to be desired: you have to adjust the picture because of the lame detail. Also, some users complain about the weak battery, the lack of touch controls on the display and the low frame rate when recording 4K video (only 15 fps).

Compact camera with 60x zoom, optical stub, good focal length 20-1200mm, 18.1 megapixels effective and shooting speed up to 10 fps. Video is recorded in AVCHD, MP4 formats with 4K resolution and a maximum duration of up to 29 minutes, the sound quality, judging by the reviews, is excellent. The DC-FZ82 is also equipped with a three-inch screen with a responsive sensor: the shooter can always watch the recorded video without quality distortion.

Among the abundance of positive feedback, there are still users who are dissatisfied with the operation of the camera. The most common problem is the dependence on the level of illumination. Pictures taken at dusk and in a room with a lack of light are noisy. The reason is the small matrix.

Compact camera with DSLR capabilities. The model has a 50x optical zoom that works like binoculars, allowing you to shoot even the moon. The camera is also equipped with a matrix with 20.3 million effective pixels, a small LCD screen and Wi-Fi, NFC. The device shoots video in MPEG4, MP4, AVC / H.264 formats with Full HD resolution at 60 fps, photos up to 5184x3888 pixels. Supports work with memory cards SDXC, SDHC, SD.

The camera is easy to operate, easy to set up, and the price is quite reasonable. True, it still has its shortcomings. According to reviews, the automatic shooting mode is useless here: you need to set it up. In addition, the battery reacts very negatively to sub-zero temperatures, and also quickly discharges when recording video.

Full HD MOV video DSLR. The model is equipped with a classic viewfinder, a simple 3-inch LCD screen, supports SDXC, SDHC, SD memory cards. The quality of the photo with “straight hands” and the right settings is excellent, some shots are even better than on more expensive devices. The camera can be connected to a smartphone via bluetooth: both pictures and recorded video are transferred very quickly.

The camera would have become the best among DSLRs, if not for the negative reviews associated with the survivability of the battery. Some users are faced with a discrepancy between the actual duration of the device and the one declared by the manufacturer. In fact, a maximum of 900-950 photos can be squeezed out of a DSLR with one charge, and not 1550, as indicated in the specifications. Yes, and the device sometimes does not connect with all smartphones: basically, such problems appear in defective copies.

Camera with 24.2-megapixel sensor, 45-point autofocus, optical viewfinder and dual stabilization. The model connects via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, is equipped with connectors for connecting a microphone and a remote control, there are USB and HDMI inputs. There is also a swivel touch screen. The video is not recorded in 4K, but only in Full HD, however, with a frame rate of up to 60p - the picture quality is excellent.

Judging by the reviews, the camera is just perfect for beginners, even in the basic configuration. Yes, there are slight noises when taking photos and recording videos, but with proper settings, such problems do not occur.The model has a number of drawbacks: there is no tracking autofocus, a weak battery, there is no backlight for shooting in the dark. But it is quite possible to put up with them, given the functionality and ergonomics of the device.

A camera that can easily withstand professional workloads: up to 1000 photos on a single charge. The video is written in MOV format, the resolution is Full HD 60p. The picture, judging by the reviews and reviews, is clean, color reproduction is natural. True, when using the camera to shoot video, you must always keep the shutter button half-pressed. This is necessary for the continuous operation of the tracking focus and to obtain a picture without noise.

The quality of the photo here is also on top thanks to a matrix with 24.2 million effective pixels, high shooting speed and good autofocus. The model also has the ability to connect via Wi-Fi, connectors for remote control, USB, HDMI. There are no serious shortcomings here, except for the underestimation of the exposure and the lack of shooting video in 4K.

Canon's professional camera that shoots superb 4K video has earned a huge amount of positive feedback. The top device is equipped with a Full Frame matrix with a record resolution of 6720x4480 pixels and an impressive number of dots of the photosensitive matrix equal to 30.4 megapixels. Such a high quality of the matrix provides an excellent 4K image suitable for viewing on a large screen.There is also the possibility of adjusting autofocus, a built-in Wi-Fi module, a flash with an abundance of settings.

But even such a top-end camera has several tangible drawbacks. The biggest one is battery drain. Although the battery is designed for 900 shots, it drains pretty quickly when recording a video. Some users are also unhappy with the limited functionality for creating videos. In addition, marriage sometimes comes across among Mark IVs.

Lightweight and compact camera with detachable lens. It successfully combines advanced functionality and an ergonomic lightweight body. Of course, unlike the much more expensive top-end cameras, the Alpha ILCE-6000 does not shoot video in 4K resolution, but the device boasts a unique and very rare feature - shooting Full HD video in 3D. This is not just a fashionable feature, because thanks to a matrix consisting of more than 24 effective megapixels, the image quality is not inferior to materials shot at the same resolution on an elite video camera for a hundred thousand rubles.

A model shooting in 3D deserves attention. True, it has a number of unpleasant features.The menu is inconvenient for perception, the settings are difficult for beginners, there is no output to an external microphone. Users also complain about a weak battery, overheating during long video recording, freezes when Wi-Fi is turned on.

A versatile and nimble camera designed for traveling bloggers who want to share what they see with the world, as well as for professional journalists. A 26.1 effective megapixel sensor with a resolution of 6240x4160 and the ability to shoot 4K video at 50/60 frames per second make the camera indispensable for capturing high-quality sports and cultural events. Moreover, the model can take excellent photos in motion thanks to the outstanding burst mode, the speed of which reaches 30 frames per second.

Also among the pluses included the presence of a sync contact on the case, a special connector for connecting an external flash, a microphone input, a headphone output and the ability to connect a battery pack. There are no problems with setting up and operating the camera, as well as with image / video quality. True, there are also disadvantages here: a quick discharge of the battery, a dark screen on which almost nothing is visible at dusk, the absence of a matrix stub. But they do not make the model less attractive.

Reliable camera with electronic stabilization when shooting video, protection against dust, moisture and low temperatures.Allows you to shoot as smoothly and clearly as possible not only from a tripod, but also from your hands, which is confirmed by numerous reviews and tests. Olympus supports MOV, MJPEG, AVI. The camera, which shoots 4K video with good color reproduction, is famous for its stable performance even with very intensive use. Users note pleasant ergonomics, good battery life and a large selection of modern features.

Yes, the model is no longer a novelty, but it still remains in demand both among amateurs of the enthusiast level and among some professionals. Of the minuses, judging by the reviews, there is only one here - the appearance of noise when shooting in the evening or in a room with insufficient lighting. But with "direct hands" and the ability to configure the device for specific tasks, these problems can be completely forgotten.