List of the best Vlogging Cameras under PHP 60K

We get a lot of questions about the most affordable vlogging cameras in the market today. In this article, we are finally answering that with this list.

Vlogging cameras on a budget!

Here are the affordable vlogging cameras that we can recommend as of the moment. Take note that this is in no particular order. Instead we just enumerated the bests without favoring anything.

One of them is the Fujifilm X-A5 

List of the best Vlogging Cameras under PHP 60K

1. Canon EOS M6 - At PHP 52,998, the Canon EOS M6 is a good vlogging camera choice. First off, it has the capability to shoot 1080p at 60FPS which is a must have for vloggers for them to produce great looking content. It has decent battery life as well which can go up to 425 shots when you use the eco/battery saving mode which dims the monitor for 2 seconds and shuts it off after 10 seconds of idle time. It has an ISO levels of 100 - 25,600. It's compact size makes it comfortable to use as well. It has touch/tap to focus touch screen that is paired with the dual pixel autofocus system. This makes one-man vlogging so much easier!

2. Canon EOS M50 - At PHP 44,998 with the 15-45mm lens kit, the EOS M50 packs a great deal of vlogging potential. It is the first Canon camera that can shoot 4K UHD videos. It has an ISO level of 100 - 26,500 in manual mode and 100 - 6400 in auto mode. It can shoot 4K at 25FPS and 1080p at 60FPS. This is one of the best value cameras that can shoot 4K videos. Lastly, the touch screen display flips to the side and can be rotated to face you! Like the M6, it has dual pixel autofocus but only up to 1080p video recording.

3. Fujifilm X-A5 -  At PHP 34,990 for the body and lens kit combo, the Fujifilm X-A5 can be a decent candidate as well. It one of the smallest and lightest mirrorless camera in Fujifilm's X-series with a near 180 degree flip screen. It can shoot 4K and 1080p videos as well. It also has some film simulation modes for you vloggers who want to improve the quality of their content. 

4. GoPro HERO5 or HERO6 - At just PHP 21,990 and PHP 28,990 respectively, you can never go wrong with the GoPro HERO5 or the more recent HERO6. If you want to vlog your adventures anywhere then this is the partner you need. The video quality is top notch with the ability to shoot 4K at 30FPS. It has a 2-inch touch display with simplified operation as well. It can go under water for up to 10 meters without casing as well. You will also get to shoot wide angle videos without worries of distortion. Worrying about the wind noise? Well, the GoPro HERO5 has an advance wind noise cancellation feature. If you are looking for a more affordable option, check out the wild card option. 

5. Sony RX100 V - At PHP 46,500, the Sony RX100 V is one of the most compact cameras in this list. It has a pop-up view finder, a 20.1MP ExMor RS CMOS sensor, and the ability to shoot 4K and 1080p videos. It has a maximum recording time of 20 to 45 minutes depending on the video quality you are shooting. This is best for travel vloggers as it is very easy to carry and pack.

Wild Cards

DJI Osmo Mobile 2 - For those who has a smartphone with great cameras and does not want splurge on a dedicated camera just yet, then the DJI Osmo Mobile 2 is for you. For only PHP 7.990, the Osmo Mobile 2 can help elevate your vlogging game even without a camera. It has DJI's three-axis gimbal that help stabilize your videos even in shaky scenarios. In addition to that, it has the SmoothTrack tech that tracks your cameras movement to ensure smooth footage. You can also charge your smartphone through it since it has a pretty big battery that can last up to 15 hours.

For us, the smartphones that can shoot great videos are: Apple iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, LG G6, LG V30, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Even the older phones like the Galaxy S8, S7, LG G5, LG V20, and Sony Xperia XZ Premium can shoot decent videos too.

Canon 80D - The Canon 80D is in our wild card because it went over our PHP 60K limit. At PHP 69,998 with lens kit, you are setting yourself up for a long time here. It can shoot 1080p at 60FPS, HDR footage, and time lapse footage. The ISO levels can also be set for your cinematic shots as well. It also has a built-in microphone for your audio. Like the rest of the Canon cameras in this list, it has touch/tap to focus touch screen that is paired with the dual pixel autofocus system. This makes one-man vlogging so much easier!

There you have it. Hopefully, we answered your questions about the great yet affordable vlogging cameras. This is the best that we can recommend for the budget-friendly side of the spectrum in the camera market. Any of these will be a great pick up for beginners and veterans alike.

GoPro HERO 2018 - At USD 199 (around PHP 10K), the soon to be available GoPro HERO 2018 could be the a decent budget action camera that could be used for vlogging. It can shoot HD 1440p at 60 fps and 1080p at 60 fps videos. It also has a stabilization for shake-free video footages.

Thanks for the photos Josh of Village Pipol!

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