TOP 10 Best Camcorders for YouTube Videos & Vlogging [2022]

Camcorders have been a companion to our happy memories for a long. Also, camcorders defined what a good video looks like.

While that job is completely taken over by smartphones and vlogging cameras today, camcorders remain the first choice for YouTube videos!

However, it’s not an easy job to find the camcorder for the task.

Let’s look at our provided list of the best camcorders for YouTube videos and vlogging in 2022 and detailed information about why it is useful to have a camcorder in your vlogging equipment.

We have collected and shared information on how to buy a camcorder along with its pros and cons, you could check it in the Buyer’s guide firstly.

Best Camcorders for YouTube Videos

1. Sony FDRAX33 – Best Camcorder For YouTube Videos in 2022

Nowadays, people are becoming less interested in bulky camcorders, and they want to use their smartphones instead of cameras.

However, after we got our hands on the Sony FDR-AX33 camcorder, we were amazed.

If you are looking for the best possible camcorder that can record a video in superior quality and has a slim and comfortable design – this one might be the best.

Also, it is a budget-friendly mini camcorder that makes a big step forward if you want to upgrade your current camcorder or just buy a new one.

All in all, we think that is totally one of the best camcorders for YouTube videos and vlogging in 2022 to us, and let’s see why.

Design:

One of the main reasons why we listed it in the 1st place is the overall size and dimensions. It seems to be just the perfect device for vlogging. The AX33 camcorder weighs only 1.4 lbs / 652 g. The body is designed to fit in one hand perfectly so that you can film your videos easily. Taking everything into account, the FDRAX33 feels solid and well-made.

Specs:

• Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels / 4K@30 fps
• Sensor: 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor
• Screen: LCD 3” touchscreen
• Optical Zoom: 10x

Battery:

The Sony FDRAX33 camcorder comes with standard and rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs that can be charged via a built-in USB charging cable.

Connectivity:

The Sony FDRAX33 camcorder comes with Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. You can control your device remotely and share your files with any other smart device easily and hassle-free. You can also use the PlayMemories mobile app to manage your images and videos.

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2. Canon XA11 – Best Affordable Professional Camcorder for Short Movies

If you are looking for an affordable professional camcorder for YouTube videos or making short movies – Canon has a great offer.

We’ve tested out the Canon Pro XA11 camcorder and let us tell you what we think.

Firstly, it has a Wide Dynamic Range Gamma sensor that offers you excellent low-light shooting. The camcorder provides 1920x1080p Full HD video resolution for your high-quality videos.

Thanks to the 20x HD Zoom lens, even in low-light, you can get excellent image and video quality.

You don’t have to worry about image or video stabilization. We have noticed that the Dynamic SuperRange image stabilization feature works excellent in the XA 11 camcorder (even when we’ve held the device without any tripod).

Design:

Sometimes good things come in small packages. It is a great way to describe the Canon XA11 camcorder. Even though it is way smaller than other professional-type of camcorders, the XA11 offers Full HD image and video shooting, excellent audio quality, and other necessary things for high-quality vlogging.

On the top of the XA 11 camcorder, you can see an audio handle. It enables any external microphone extension for additional audio quality.

Specs:

• Image Sensor: 1-Chip 1/2.84″ CMOS Sensor
• Image Stabilization: Hybrid with both sensor-shift and electronic
• Battery: Rechargeable li-ion
• Zoom: 20x optical
• Resolution and Frame Rate: 1080p at 60 fps
• Video Shooting: Full HD 1920x1080p
• Screen: 3″ LCD touch screen

Battery:

It comes with a rechargeable li-ion battery that allows you to record your videos for a more extended amount of time.

Connectivity:

The Canon XA11 camcorder provides not only an incredible video shooting experience but also various types of inputs and outputs for additional connections.

The camcorder has a USB Hi-Speed input connection, 2 XLR audio input connections (with the attached handle), microphone input, headphones jack, and accessory shoe (with the attached handle.)

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3. Canon VIXIA HF R800 – Best Budget Camcorder For YouTube Beginners

If you are looking for a simple, cheap, and easy-to-use camcorder to shoot your videos, we have a great suggestion.

Why not try out the Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder?

Compared to a lot of camcorders, this one is way smaller and cheaper; however, it lacks a lot of advanced features that high-end camcorders have.

But do you really need all of them?

Let us tell you more about this device and why it is still shining in our TOP camcorders for the YouTube videos list.

Design:

After unboxing and testing out the Canon XA11 camcorder, it was a huge shock after we’ve opened the box of the Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder.

It has a tiny and small design that fits into your hand. It is the same size as your usual consumer-type video camera. It is certainly not common for such devices. Really great job!

The first thing that came to the notice is that the camcorder has a small number of control buttons. However, it offers a touchscreen where you can find all of the control.

The LCD touch screen rotates, allowing you to film and see yourself at the same time. For us – it is a pretty basic and excellent super cheap camcorder for those who are looking for a simple, but a reliable device.

Specs:

• Sensor: 1-Chip 1/4.85″ CMOS sensor
• Effective pixels: 28MP
• Video resolution: Full 1920x1080p HD
• Screen: 3″ LCD tiltable touch screen
• Image stabilization: Optical & digital
• Weight: 8.5 oz / 235 g

Battery:

The battery of the Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder is pretty simple. It is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that helps you to enjoy continuous video shooting.

Connectivity:

The one downside of this Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder is that it doesn’t offer any Wifi or NFC connection. However, you can still transfer your files using a USB cable.

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4. Canon VIXIA HF R700 – Great Handy Camcorder for Amateurs [Affordable Price]

The Canon VIXIA HF R700 is visibly different from the G-series camcorders, and for a good reason.

It provides almost everything you might want from a camcorder for YouTube videos and does an excellent job at that for a perfect price!

Let’s check the main features of the camcorder.

Design:

Once again, Canon doesn’t score high in the design department. The look is plain and not very appealing. However, it looks more like a Handycam and less like a DSLR, and that’s good.

A 3-inch capacitive LCD screen is attached to it with 180-degree rotation. It comes with a built-in mic and slot for an external mic too, which is one of the main criteria for YouTube videos.

Specs:

The R700 can record videos at 1080p and 60 fps. The standard bitrate is 35Mbps for Mp4 and 28Mbps for AVCHD. The LCD panel comes with better brightness and a new UI. A memory slot exists for SD or SDXC cards.

Images are shot at 1920×1080 resolutions with 3.28MP Full HD CMOS image sensor and DIGIC DV 4 image processor. Moreover, the R700 comes with 57x Advanced Zoom!

Battery:

The R700 comes with a high-capacity BP-727 battery pack. It is a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery life under standard operation is about 3 hours.

Connectivity:

The absence of built-in Wi-Fi is a downside of this camcorder as we get Wi-Fi connectivity option in other camcorders of this segment. Additionally, you get a USB 2.0 high-speed port for transferring recorded videos and captured images, a 3.5 mm jack for connecting audio accessories and a mini HDMI port for connecting to large screens.

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5. Canon VIXIA HF G40 – Superior HD Quality Semi-Professional Camcorder for Vlogging

Canon is a force to be reckoned with, and this goes for every product it launches.

The VIXIA HF G40 is a camcorder that puts its entire stakes on quality and comes off with flying colors.

However, for some people, the price could be too high. Despite this fact, this camcorder, in our opinion, deserves every single penny! Especially if you are looking for a semi-professional camera for high-quality videos.

Design:

The design resembles a DSLR camera. Anyway, in comparison with a lot of professional camcorders, it is not very bulky, plus it has a very sturdy body and a classic look to it. There is a 3.5 inch OLED screen attached to it, and the device also supports dual SD card slots.

Specs:

Canon VIXIA G40 is capable of recording both MP4 and AVC videos in HD, with 1080p resolution and 60 fps.

The images are at 2136×1362 pixels with a 2.91MP HD CMOS image sensor. The camcorder comes with a 20x HD Optical Zoom lens. Manual buttons are provided that could be assigned appropriate functions by you.

Battery:

Canon VIXIA G40 uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It has a life of 4-5 hours under standard operation. However, the use of special features like WiFi affects the battery life.

Connectivity:

For connectivity, Canon has provided built-in Wi-Fi in the camcorder. The integrated dual-band Wi-Fi allows you to connect the camcorder with your smartphone or tablet using the Canon Movie Uploader app which is available on the Google Play Store. The Wi-Fi also facilitates remote browsing features for operating the camcorder with your smartphone.

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6. Panasonic HC-V770 – Best Camcorder for Sport / Travel Type Vlogs [Slow Motion Videos]

The Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder is sitting at a reasonable price tag and has a decent amount of great features.

However, in 2022, where the 4K video shooting options are standard, especially for this price, the HC-V770 camcorder has to fight its way to the top.

The camcorder uses a 1/2.3-inch BSI MOS sensor combined with a total of 12.7MP and records Full HD 1920x1080p video. It has a Hybrid Optical image stabilization feature that allows you to get smooth footage, and also, it has an extended 50x zoom range for sharp and detailed shots.

What is better, the HC-V770 camcorder offers a slow-motion feature. We have noticed that this slow-motion camcorder footage is noticeably smooth.

You might be thinking, is it worth buying a device for under $500 and without 4K video?

Here’s the deal:

If you need a 4K quality, you can check almost the same camcorder (the newer version of it) with an additional 4K recording.

Design:

The Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder is small but a little bit heavier than usual. However, it is still easy to pack it in a bag and travel along the way.

Besides, we’ve noticed that it doesn’t pop out with a unique design. The camcorder stays pretty simple and straightforward—the first thing that came out to our eyes – a bump where the microphone sits.

Besides, on the top of the device, you can see the zoom-rocker and a photo button. We liked the functionality of the function wheel, but the operating feels a bit off.

Apart from it, the Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder has an LCD touch screen that can tilt 180 degrees forward and 90 degrees backward.

Specs:

• Sensor: 1/2.3 Inch BSI Sensor
• Effective pixels: 6.03MP
• Video resolution: Full 1920x1080p HD
• Screen: 3″ LCD screen
• Image stabilization: Digital image stabilization
• Battery: rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Battery:

The Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder comes with a standard rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Upon consumer reports, it can last up to 2 hours of recording. For us – it is a decent amount of battery life for a simple camcorder.

Connectivity:

The Panasonic HC-V770 camcorder does have a wifi connection and a lot of features alongside. For example, the Twin Camera allows you to display an image that is transmitted from a smartphone.

The Baby Monitor feature will enable you to use the camcorder for babysitting your baby and even send you a notification when it cries.

Home Cam feature offers you to use the camcorder as your security camera. The wifi and NFC connections also allow you to share your files with any other smart device.

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7. Sony HDRCX405 – Cheap Good Low Light Camcorder for Vlogging

Needless to say that Sony is an electronics giant, but it is lesser-known for its camcorders.

The HDRCX405 is trying to break into that niche with a fresh portfolio. It has tried to keep things simple with minimal features and interface.

However, what it does, it does well.

The reason why we listed this camera in 8th place is the lack of an external microphone, which is more or less recommended for making YouTube videos, especially if you are making shots with a camcorder.

On the other hand, this camcorder costs less than $300 and for this price, you are getting almost the best features of it.

Design:

The design is not impressive for the most part. However, it is very handy to use and the sleek design makes it easy to carry while recording. It comes with a 2.7-inch LCD and minimal manual buttons.

Specs:

The camcorder can record videos of 1920x1080p resolution at 60 fps. It supports both AVCHD and MP4 formats. It comes with 27x Optical Zoom and 57x Clear Image Zoom. It also has a 26.8mm wide-angle lens from ZEISS.

Battery:

The HDRCX405 comes with a rechargeable NPBX1 battery pack. The battery life is about 2 hours under standard operation but takes about 3 hours to charge.

Connectivity:

The camcorder by Sony lacks built-in Wi-Fi which is disappointing or a camcorder of this price range. The built-in USB is an excellent feature for facilitating connectivity options. In addition, there is a memory card slot, a micro HDMI port, a micro USB port, and an SD output for composite video out.

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8. Panasonic HC-V180K – Best Camcorder for YouTube Videos Under $200

The Panasonic HC-V180K seems like a great choice at first for a starting vlogger.

Further inspection reveals some gaping holes, but still, even without external microphone input, the product comes through as one of the coolest camcorders for YouTube videos (especially for a super good price).

In general, you can use it for streaming, daily vlogging by taking yourself around, home videos and so on.

Design:

The design of Panasonic HC-V180K is very handy and elegant. It is lightweight, compact, and easy to handle. It has a 2.7-inch LCD screen attached to it. The interface is mostly touched with minimal manual buttons.

Specs:

The HC-V180K is capable of recording 1080p Full HD videos. It comes with a 28mm Wide-Angle lens and BSI sensor. The camcorder provides 50x optical zoom and 90x intelligent zoom.

Battery:

The camcorder works on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery life is excellent and can easily last up to 4 hours without a sweat.

Connectivity:

Panasonic has failed to provide built-in Wi-Fi in this camcorder which is quite helpful in remotely controlling the camcorder using a smartphone. For other connectivity options, the company has provided a mini-HDMI port for connecting it to a larger screen and watching the recorded videos, and a USB port for transferring content from camcorder to desktop or PC.

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9. Sony HDRCX240 – Pure and Simple Camcorder for Enthusiasts

The Sony HDRCX240 looks very decent and performs as we expected either.

Despite lacking in areas that its competitors excel in, according to its price, the camcorder has some fantastic features to boast, including Full HD video quality.

Let’s dive into camcorder features:

Design:

The Sony HDRCX240 comes with a decent design that is standard for handycams. It has a good grip and a strong build, along with a small size that is easy to carry around. It is attached to a 2.7-inch LCD touch display.

Specs:

It can capture 1920×1080 Full HD 60p videos with 9.2MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor. You can use SD or MMC card for data storage expandable up to 32 GB – highly recommend.

Battery:

The camcorder comes with an NP-BX1 pack, though very small in size. Under standard operation, the battery lasts for 1.5 hours.

Connectivity:

You can use a USB cable or HDMI to connect to a computer and an AV cable to connect to a TV.

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10. SOSUN HD – The Best Camcorder for YouTube Under $100

SOSUN is another brand not many are familiar with, but it is forming a niche in the lower price segment.

The HD SOSUN HD video camera – camcorder is explicitly made to target clients who are looking for that type of camera under $100 and does an excellent job at it too.

So, if you have a very tiny budget of around $100 and also you are looking for a decent camcorder for YouTube videos – it might be your choice.

Design:

The SOSUN camcorder has a decent design. It is small and light weighted, making it easy to carry around. It is attached to a 3-inch TFT panel. Enough manual buttons are provided for functions.

Specs:

It can capture 24MP images in JPEG format and record 1080p 15 fps videos in AVI format. You can use SD or MMC card for data storage expandable up to 32 GB. It can support tripod and external LED light but comes with a built-in mic. It also has 16x optical zoom.

Battery:

The device operates on a 1250mAh 2.7V rechargeable Li-ion NP-40 battery pack. In general, the camera can work for 2-2.5 hours at a stretch.

Connectivity:

You can use a USB cable to connect to a computer and an AV cable to connect to a TV.

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Camcorders Buyer’s Guide

Advantages of Camcorders

• Larger Data Storage:

Despite the ease of recording videos on mobile phones (very popular at this moment), the fact remains that you have limited memory on the device.

On top of that, this storage is also utilized by other applications, their app data, and whatever else you use on your phone. In the case of digital cameras, too, the limited data storage results in “Not Enough Space Available” message popping up quite often.

However, camcorders come with flash memory slots that can store a lot of data. Flash data storage is also relatively cheaper, so you can easily carry backups with you.

• Longer Videos:

Taking up from the previous point, the limited data also limits the length of your videos. Most digital cameras come with a self-imposed limit on the length of the video recorder. This makes long videos, like recording a match or creating a time-lapse video, virtually impossible.

Phone cameras, on the other hand, can’t handle long videos at all. The high processing required to capture videos usually drains them of battery soon; if not, the memory might get filled pretty quickly.

However, camcorders are specifically designed to record long videos. There is no default limit on the length; you can record as long as there is free memory storage. Typically, camcorders can record 3 hours of video without breaking a sweat.

• Better Audio/Video:

Camcorders could record at 60 fps or more. This has a significant impact on the quality of the video recorded. In general, most camcorders for YouTube videos and vlogging have a quality still unmatched by even the latest phones or cameras.

Something similar happens in the case of audio. Digital cameras are mostly optimized for still images, which have no sound. Moreover, mobile phones have microphones specialized for calls only.

Camcorders, on the other hand, have dedicated microphones (or slots to add additional audio equipment), which results in superior sound quality!

• Ease of Use:

Imagine you want to record a long video – how are you going to do that?

Digital cameras are made for taking a few shots and then keeping them back (in the side pocket or hanging from the neck). Mobile phones can only go back into the pocket as well. In both cases, the only way to shoot a long video is by holding the device in hand for the said period. Needless to say, it is not a very comfortable situation.

On the other hand, camcorders keep in mind the requirements for shooting long videos. They have a great grip on the device and are equipped to be fitted on a tripod.

• More Creativity:

While digital cameras and mobile phones offer many features for still images, the same could not be said about video recording.

However, camcorders come with a host of features for the same. You could zoom in and out to greater lengths, adjust the exposure, and apply filters on the videos while recording.

Thus, you can customize the video you are recording without necessarily having to edit it on video editing software.

Drawbacks and Issues of Camcorders

• Camcorders Aren’t Upgrading As Quick As Cameras:

For example, mobile phones started recording VGA videos a decade ago. Today, they are capable of recording 4K videos at 60 fps.

On the other hand, the resolution of camcorders has more or less remained the same. This helped smartphones to catch up, and they might soon overtake camcorders regarding sheer video quality.

• Not Easy to Share:

While it is quite easy to record and edit videos on camcorders, sharing them is a whole different issue.

While you don’t have to use cables anymore, thanks to the Wi-Fi feature, the fact remains that you still have to transfer the videos to your computer/phone before you can share them.

• Not Easy to Carry:

Needless to say, it is effortless to record long videos with a camcorder, but carrying them is a far enormous headache as camcorders tend to be heavier than digital cameras and far more massive than casual vlogging cameras or smartphones.

Anyway, from our list you can see that mid-level camcorders are upgrading their design and becoming more and more comfortable to carry it.

• Take Care of Proper Lighting:

Everyone who wants to create video content by using a camcorder should have proper lighting. Camcorders have a very tiny sensor, and in this case, they lose the video and image quality in low-lighting.

Conclusion

All in all, camcorders are perfect devices if you are going to film video content for an extended period of time. Also, the camcorder is a fantastic device for beginners and mid-level YouTubers who are looking for a decent camera to start their YouTube channel.

According to our editor’s review and opinion, these are the best camcorders for YouTube videos in 2022 you can find to buy online. Needless to say, each of them has its pros and cons, and in the end, you should decide which product matches your needs the best.

If you have any questions about which camcorder to choose, leave a comment below or write us directly. We are ready to help you!