If you’re just starting out your youtube journey and don’t want to splash too much money on a beginner vlogging camera, then perhaps the Sony WX500 is the perfect starter camera for you. There are a number of reasons why this camera is great as a cheap beginner vlogging camera and I’ll give you a rundown of the reasons why.
- 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS (Trademarked) Vario-Sonnar T* Lens. Playback Functions: Beauty Effect, BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI), 9/25-frame index view, Slideshow, Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Motion Shot Video, TRILUMINOS Color*13, 4K image output.
- 18.2MP Exmor R (Trademarked) CMOS Sensor for superb low light images
- Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S (Trademarked), AVCHD & MP4 formats
- Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi (Trademarked) w/ NFC
- In the box: Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1), AC Adaptor (AC-UB10C / UB10D), Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Instruction Manual
Flip Screen
One of the main selling points for this camera as a vlogging camera is the fact that it comes with a flip screen, making it one of the cheapest vlogging cameras with a flip screen on the market at the moment. This is a great feature for vlogging as it allows you to film yourself and keep an eye on what you’re recording, just on the off chance that you’re completely missing yourself or are out of focus.
Full HD Video
With the ability to film up to a maximum resolution of 1080p at 50fps, this camera shoot high quality footage so that you can be sure the youtube videos you are creating look great on all devices and to all viewers.
This camera won’t be the best in low light as it only opens up to f3.5 at it’s widest. For those of you who aren’t too sure about what this means, the lower the f number the more light that the lens lets into the sensor, so if you’re planning on doing a lot of low light shooting then you’ll be looking for a camera with a smaller number in the “f” values or one that allows you to use lenses that can attach faster lenses.
Built in Wi-fi
Another great feature of the WX500 is the built in wi-fi capabilities which will allow you to send footage direct from the camera to your mobile phone if you’re looking to quickly share content to upload to your youtube channel and don’t have access to a laptop for editing.
Lightweight
There are some people who really don’t like the idea of having to drag around a big DSLR camera when they are vlogging on the move, so with the WX500 being such a small camera, this makes it ideal for vlogging whilst you’re traveling and just general day to day vlogging as it won’t take up too much space in your bag or pockets as well as not giving you extreme arm ache when holding it out in front of you to film.
Great Battery Life
This camera also benefits from fantastic battery life of around 400 still shots per full charge. This means you should get more than enough power for filming your vlogs. My recommendation would always to carry a backup battery, on the off chance disaster strikes and you’ve forgotten to fully charge your camera before setting off.
So there you have it, this budget youtube camera packs one hell of a punch for the price and as a starting vlogging camera you would be hard pressed to find others that give you so many great features in a similar price range.
As always, any questions about the WX500, then drop them in the box below, but if you’re looking for a cheap vlogging camera with a flip screen then this may be the one for you. I’d also be inclined to say this is one of the best vlogging cameras under $400 on the market in 2018.
- 30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom ZEISS (Trademarked) Vario-Sonnar T* Lens. Playback Functions: Beauty Effect, BRAVIA Sync(Control for HDMI), 9/25-frame index view, Slideshow, Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Motion Shot Video, TRILUMINOS Color*13, 4K image output.
- 18.2MP Exmor R (Trademarked) CMOS Sensor for superb low light images
- Versatile video w/ high-quality XAVC S (Trademarked), AVCHD & MP4 formats
- Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi (Trademarked) w/ NFC
- In the box: Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1), AC Adaptor (AC-UB10C / UB10D), Micro USB cable, Wrist Strap, Instruction Manual
Last update on 2020-02-29 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
