Best compact creator cameras we love in 2025 that are built to impress in 2026

We spotlight eight compact cameras that make creating content a breeze in 2025 and continue to impress in 2026.

Some of the capable cameras for creators in 2025-2026

8 of our favorite content creation cameras in 2025 that will continue to impress in 2026

DJI Osmo Nano with protective case

1. DJI Osmo Nano - An ultra-compact and lightweight camera made of two parts, the camera module and Vision Dock. It features a 1/1.3-inch sensor and a high-performance image processor that DJI advertises offers 13.5 stops of dynamic range. It can record up to 4K at 60fps with a 143-degree field of view. It supports 10-bit and D-Log M recording and is rated for up to 200 minutes of recording with the Vision Dock. It is IPX4 water-resistant and comes with a 10m waterproof case.

Insta360 X5's 8K at 30fps recording

2. Insta360 X5 - It is a 360-degree camera with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor and a Triple AI chip that allows it to record 8K at 30fps 360-degree video. Its 2,400mAh battery is rated for 185 minutes of recording time, and it charges 0 to 80 percent in 20 minutes.

Its highlight feature is the easily replaceable camera lens and its new Magnetic Mounting System.

Canon PowerShot V1

3. Canon PowerShot V1 - It is the brand's latest compact digital camera with a 22.3MP 1.4-inch CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II that can record up to 4K at 60fps with a minor crop. It supports 10-bit Canon Log 3 gamma recording and has a built-in 3-stop ND filter. It has a built-in cooling fan to aid in recording video for up to 2 hours at 4k at 30fps. It uses the 1,040mAh LP-E17 battery.

TECNO CAMON 40 Pro

4. TECNO CAMON 40 Pro - The CAMON 40 Pro 5G is the latest camera-focused smartphone from TECNO. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate octa-core Processor, 12GB RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Its main draw is its 50MP f/1.8 main camera with a Sony LYT-700C sensor with OIS and its 50MP f/2.4 selfie camera with eye autofocus. For its price, its camera performance punches above its class.

realme 15 Pro 5G's Dual-cam with the two-tone AI Magic Glow 2.0 flash

5. realme 15 Pro 5G - It is realme's latest smartphone with a dual rear camera set-up made up of a 50MP f/1.8 main camera with Sony IMX896 sensor and OIS, and a 50MP f/2.0 115-degree ultra-wide angle camera with a dual-tone AI Magic Glow 2.0 Flash.

Alongside are the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 octa-core processor, 12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. It is IP68/69 water and dust resistance rated.

OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G in Opal White with Iridescent Mermaid Design

6. OPPO Reno14 Pro - It is OPPO's most capable premium mid-range smartphone in PH yet, with its 50MP f/1.8 main camera, 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide angle camera, and 50MP f/2.8 3.5x Telephoto Camera with OIS and LED flash. It also has a 50MP f/2.0 selfie camera.

Alongside are the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8450 octa-core processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 6,200mAh battery with 80W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

Other key features include an IP69 dust and water resistance rating and a Multi-Cooling System.

Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max

7. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro - All models of the new iPhone 17 series carry the new 3nm A19 Series chip paired with the new 18MP Center Stage front-facing camera with intelligent framing, a 48MP main rear camera, and a 48MP ultra-wide camera. The Pro and Pro Max have an additional 48MP 4x Telephoto camera with an LED flash.

The iPhone can also record to ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2. The Pro models can capture up to 4K at 120fps and can utilize Open Gate recording. It also supports Dolby Vision and Spatial Audio capture.

OPPO Find X9 's design

8. OPPO Find X9 - Launched late in 2025, the OPPO Find X9 is one of the best smartphones of the year. This is due to its design, specs, and performance. It features the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 octa-core processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 7,025mAh battery with 80W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Its highlights are the Hasselblad-branded 50MP f/1.8 main camera with Sony LYT-808 sensor and OIS, 50MP f/2.0 120-degree ultra-wide angle camera, and a 50MP f/2.6 3x periscope telephoto camera with an LED flash. In front is the 32MP f/2.4 selfie camera.

The Find X9 is also IP69 dust and water-resistant.

Price and availability

TECNO CAMON 40 Pro - starts at PHP 12,999

DJI Osmo Nano 64GB - starts at PHP 15,990

realme 15 Pro 5G - starts at PHP 27,999

Insta360 X5 - starts at PHP 32,990

OPPO Reno14 Pro - starts at PHP 43,999

Canon PowerShot V1 - PHP 54,998

Apple iPhone 17 - starts at PHP 57,990

OPPO Find X9 - starts at PHP 69,999

Apple iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max - starts at PHP 79,990

All cameras mentioned above are available for purchase in the Philippines through official stores and authorized distributors nationwide.

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