How We Choose

Every guide on this site is research-based curation. We rank cameras and gear for vlogging specifically, not for every kind of photography.

What we compare: manufacturer specifications, published reviews from established camera publications, and current prices at US retailers. We check the specs that matter for vlogging: autofocus, stabilisation, flip screens, battery life, audio, and size and weight.

We never present a researched ranking as if it came from weeks of personal use.

Prices change, so we never print a fixed price in a guide. Check the current price on the retailer’s page.

If a product goes out of stock or its listing changes, we update the guide or change the pick.