Top pick · Fujifilm£500
Fujifilm X-T200 + Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Body £370 + lens £130 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 23-68mm equivalent · 505g
Why: 4K 30p, 370g body.
Buying guide · updated 5 November 2026
Best camera for vlogging under £500
For vlogging, prioritise in-body stabilisation, a screen that faces you, good autofocus on faces, a microphone input and a wide lens you can hold at arm's length. Here are the best complete setups (body plus the right lens) you can buy for £500 or less, using real UK prices.
Quick answer
The best £500 setup for vlogging is the Fujifilm X-T200 with the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, about £500 with the body bought used. Why: 4K 30p, 370g body.
Best £500 setups for vlogging, brand by brand
The best setup we found from each major system, ranked on how well it suits vlogging. Bodies priced used where MPB lists them.
Best Canon option£480
Canon EOS M50 Mark II + Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Body £370 + lens £110 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 17-33mm equivalent · 607g
Why: 4K 24p (crop), 387g body.
Best Nikon option£470
Nikon D5600 + Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
Body £320 + lens £150 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 15-30mm equivalent · 695g
Why: 1080p 60p, 465g body.
Cheaper alternatives from the same brands
Not every pick needs the top body. These cost noticeably less and still do the job well.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon | EOS M50 + Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | £490 | Why: 4K 24p (crop), 390g body. |
| Nikon | D3500 + Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | £340 | Why: 1080p 60, 415g body. |
Best bodies for vlogging under £500
Canon
EOS R50 V
2025Mirrorless
24.2MP
15fps max
—readout ms
32kmax ISO
Low light 370g · no EVF
New ≈£529
Used at MPB*£459–519
Video-first R50 with a front tally light, vertical tripod mount and no viewfinder.
Panasonic
Lumix G97 (G90)
2019Mirrorless
20.3MP
9fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 536g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£649
Used at MPB*£369
Well-rounded Micro Four Thirds body with IBIS, mic input and a flip screen.
Sony
ZV-E10
2021MirrorlessOlder model
24.2MP
11fps max
—readout ms
32kmax ISO
Low light 343g · no EVF
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£444–494
Light APS-C vlogging body with a flip screen and good mic. No IBIS or viewfinder.
Nikon
Z30
2022Mirrorless
20.9MP
11fps max
—readout ms
51.2kmax ISO
Low light 405g · no EVF
New ≈£529
Used at MPB*£474
Nikon's vlogging body: flip screen, no viewfinder, Z DX lenses.
Fujifilm
X-T200
2020MirrorlessOlder model
24.2MP
8fps max
—readout ms
12.8kmax ISO
Low light 370g
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£369
Entry X body with a large flip screen. Uses a conventional sensor, not X-Trans.
OM System
Olympus PEN E-P7
2021Mirrorless
20.3MP
8.7fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 337g · IBIS · no EVF
New ≈Check retailers
Used at MPB*£179–469
Stylish compact with the PEN-F's profile dial. No viewfinder.
What to look for
For vlogging, prioritise in-body stabilisation, a screen that faces you, good autofocus on faces, a microphone input and a wide lens you can hold at arm's length.
4K at 30p or betterStrong IBISFront-facing screenMic inputWide lens
Lens: Wide enough at arm's length: about 16–20mm equivalent, ideally light and stabilised.
Other budgets
More to spend? Best under £1,000. Or read the full vlogging buying guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best camera for vlogging under £500?
Our top pick is the Fujifilm X-T200 with the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, about £500 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Canon EOS R50 V scores highest at this budget.
What is the best £500 vlogging camera setup?
Fujifilm X-T200 + Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (£500); Canon EOS M50 Mark II + Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM (£480); Nikon D5600 + Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR (£470).
Should I buy new or used for vlogging?
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £500 for a better lens, which usually matters more. New gives a full warranty and the latest firmware.
What lens do I need for vlogging?
Wide enough at arm's length: about 16–20mm equivalent, ideally light and stabilised.
Prices checked 5 November 2026: used prices are the middle of the MPB price range for the body and the lens on that mount; new prices are typical UK prices. Picks are ranked from the specs in our database for this type of photography.