Welcome to Audio Network’s streaming camera awards, where we will be crowning the winners of the best cameras for streaming – taking into consideration different budgets, requirements and streaming applications.
Keep reading to find out who wins Best Camera for Streaming Under £100, Best Camera for YouTube Live Streaming, Best Web Camera for Live Streaming and more. First up: Best HD Camera for Streaming.
Contents - The Best Cameras for Streaming:
- Best HD Camera for Streaming
- Best Camera for YouTube Live Streaming
- Best Web Camera for Live Streaming
- Best Camera for Facebook Live Streaming
- Best Camera for Streaming Twitch
- Best camera for streaming under £100
- Best camera for streaming under £250
- Best camera for streaming under £500
- Best camera for streaming over £500
Best HD Camera for Streaming
Winner: Canon XF705
Price: £4,093.00
We’re in the 2020s, so when we talk about ‘high-definition cameras’, what we're really concerned with is 4K Ultra HD cameras. So, what is the crème de la crème of 4K streaming cameras? It’s the Canon X4705.
Complete with an IP streaming feature, the professional-level camera may carry a hefty price tag but its unparalleled picture and impressive capabilities make it a great investment for any serious content creators.
In the video below, Charles Zablan – Senior Trainer at Canon USA – shows viewers how to set-up the X4705 for streaming.
Best Camera for YouTube Live Streaming
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G7
Price: £389.99
YouTube is one of the most popular platforms for live streaming, and the most sought-after camera for YouTube live streaming is the Panasonic Lumix G7. By no coincidence, it’s also the best.
The Lumix G7 is a 4K digital mirrorless camera that comes with a slew of neat features – including an OLED viewfinder, live MOS sensor and built-in image stabilisation technology. And thanks to the addition of a HDMI port, it’s ideal for YouTube live streaming.
Best Web Camera for Live Streaming
Winner: Logitech Brio Ultra HD
Price: £190.54
Although, technically speaking, all of the cameras that appear in this post are ‘web cameras’, here we’re looking at the classic kind of webcam – the portable type you can easily perch on top of your laptop.
The small-but-mighty Logitech Brio Ultra HD webcam is our winner of Best Web Camera for Live Streaming because it's hard to fault, especially when considering its size and price point.
The Brio has a spectacular 4K camera (fun fact: it was the world’s first traditional-style webcam to film in 4K), an infrared sensor, dual microphones and more.
In the video below, veteran digital artist vlogger Aaron Rutten explains why the Logitech Brio is such a ‘killer camera’.
Best Camera for Facebook Live Streaming
Winner: Logitech StreamCam
Price: £54.95
Popularly used by publications, independent brands and influencers, Facebook Live Stream allows Facebookers to go live on the social media application using their phones, tablets, laptops and desktops.
Logitech StreamCam is, as the name implies, a webcam created specifically for streaming. Complete with smart autofocus technology, the HD 60fps camera is praised by tech critics and vloggers alike, especially for its compatibility with the Logitech Capture software.
Best Camera for Streaming Twitch
Winner: Razer Kiyo
Price: £63.60
Serious gamers either watch live-streamers on Twitch or are live-streamers on Twitch. If you fall into the latter category, you’re going to want to know about Razer Kiyo.
The affordable webcam – which wouldn’t look out of place in a Star Wars flick – is created by gaming hardware company Razer and can be easily attached to any laptop. Call us vain, but our favourite feature is the built-in ring light – it gives the streamer a healthy glow.
Check it out in action in QGinHQ’s Razer Kiyo unboxing and review.
Best Camera for Streaming Under £100
Winner: Logitech Pro C920
Price: £62.79
The Logitech Pro C920 is what we’re calling the best camera for streaming under £100. (Yes, really; another Logitech!) What makes this budget camera better than the rest? For us, it’s the camera’s dual microphones and automatic low-light correction technology.
Best Camera for Streaming Under £250
Winner: Logitech C930e
Price: £79
Logitech are really crushing it now. And this one – the Logitech C930e – is a souped-up version of the aforementioned C920.
So, what makes the C930e worth the extra cash? Well, there’s its Rightlight 2 technology, 4x zoom, and external privacy shutter. Oh, and its 90° field of view.
Tirrell from YouTube channel Exuberant Gaming shows viewers how they can get the most out of their Logitech C930e for streaming in the video below.
Best Camera for Streaming Under £500
Winner: GoPro Hero 9
Price: £200
The GoPro Hero 9 takes incredible photos with its 20mp camera, can shoot stunning videos in 5K resolution and can be used as a HD camera for live streaming. In essence, it's the full package in a small package (71 x 55 x 33.6mm and 158g to be precise).
Steaming Cameras FAQ
Can Any Camera Be Used for Streaming?
Sony has been making sure that their latest cameras are all fit for live streaming. But what many may not know is that most digital cameras with a USB or HDMI port can be used for live streams.
Can I Use My DSLR for Streaming?
Although there are rumours that streaming from a DSLR will cause it to overheat, these rumours are, for the most part, untrue.
Therefore, the answer is, most likely, yes – your DSLR is suitable for streaming.
What Cameras Do Streamers Use?
As you can tell from our picks, most streamers opt for Logitech cameras as they’re portable, reliable and packed with top-rate features. Oh, and they’re usually very affordable.
However, as streamers all have different requirements, there’s a range of different cameras that they use.
What Is the Best Camera for Streaming?
If you’re talking about the quality of your live stream’s picture, the best camera for streaming is the Canon XF705. But, if you’re wondering what’s the best camera for streaming when it comes to price, we’d suggest the often-overlooked GoPro Hero 9.
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