Best video cameras for photographers in 2022
Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer.
Our pick: Sony a7 IV
The standard of video offered by modern cameras continues to climb, and detailed 4K footage, often with 10-bit quality for Log shooting or HDR capture is no longer confined to specialist video cameras. The Sony a7 IV becomes our choice in this category because it offers the most dependable autofocus, on top of its video capabilities. As a photographer's tool it's on a par with the current crop of excellent mid-level full-frame cameras, but it's the all-round ability in terms of battery life, autofocus, stills and video detail levels, that see us pick it out.
If your budget doesn't stretch to the Sony and the lenses you need, we still think highly of Fujifilm's X-T4, which delivers great results in both stills and video, but whose APS-C sensor allows it to deliver a smaller, more affordable alternative.
We considered the cameras below when picking our winner, representing a range of prices and capabilities. And even though we think the Sony a7 IV is the best choice overall, the cameras on our short list are also worth considering.
Also consider:
Gear in this story
Gear in this story
DPReview Gold Award
89%
![Sony a7 IV is our pick for best camera around $2000]()
|
![Treat yourself 2021: The ultimate photographers' gift guide]()
|
![Drone Buying Guide updated]()
|
![Updated: DPReview 2021 drone buying guide]()
|
|
Jun 20, 2022
|
Dec 19, 2021
|
Nov 22, 2021
|
Jul 26, 2021
|
Chris and Jordan are out of the office, so we're taking a trip down memory lane to feature another classic episode of DPReview TV: our review of the concisely named Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III!
The Sony FX30 is an explicitly video-focused camera, but could its technology herald a refresh of the company's APS-C stills line-up? We have a look at what that might mean.
After having to pull the initial firmware update last month due to an issue that caused some units to stop working, Sony has re-released firmware version 1.1 for its a7 IV full-frame mirrorless camera.
Chris just went on a fishing adventure in the Northwest Territories of Northern Canada. What gear did he choose to bring?
Canon has released a trio of firmware updates that add new and improved features and functions to its EOS R3, R5 and R6 full-frame cameras.
The Fujifilm X-T5 is the company's latest classically-styled APS-C mirrorless camera. It gains the 40MP sensor and AF system from the X-H2 but in a body with a more stills-focused slant.
Almost one year ago, DJI debuted its Mavic 3 standard and Cine drones featuring a dual-camera setup. Today they've released their Classic, a less expensive single-camera sibling. Who's it for and is it a worthy addition to the Mavic family?
The EOS R6 II is Canon's latest enthusiast-oriented full-frame camera. It may look a lot like the original R6 on the outside, but it includes refinements and features that make it a more capable and better-performing camera.
The Canon 6D Mark II is a substantial improvement over its predecessor, and we spent a couple days in sunny San Diego to test it out!
The a7R V is the fifth iteration of Sony's high-end, high-res full-frame mirrorless camera. The new camera sticks with the 60MP BSI CMOS sensor of the Mark IV, but just about everything else has been given a boost, with advanced AF, focus stacking and a new rear screen arrangement.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best.
What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? High resolution, weather-sealed bodies and wide dynamic range are all important. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting landscapes, and recommended the best.
If you're looking for the perfect drone for yourself, or to gift someone special, we've gone through all of the options and selected our favorites.
Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer.
Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media.
