Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but this is what we will look for if you plan to shoot some videos in addition to your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking videos instead of the ones you would choose as a committed videographer.
Our pick: Sony a7 IV
The quality of video provided by modern cameras continues to rise, and detailed 4K footage, often with 10-bit quality for log shooting or HDR capture, is no longer confined to expert video cameras. The Sony a7 IV has become our favorite in this category because it offers the most reliable autofocus at the top of its video capabilities. As a photographer’s tool it’s the equivalent of the current crop of excellent mid-level full-frame cameras, but it has all-round capabilities in terms of battery life, autofocus, still and video detail level, which is why we can choose it.
If your budget doesn’t stretch between Sony and the lenses you need, we still think too much about Fujifilm’s X-T4, which delivers great results in both stills and video, but whose APS-C sensor lets it get smaller, more Affordable option.
We have considered the following cameras when selecting our winners, representing a range of price and power. And although we think the Sony a7 IV is the best choice overall, our shortlisted cameras are worth considering.
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