5 Best 4k Hybrid Photo / Video Cameras for $1,000 in 2024

These are the 5 cameras to buy in 2024 from $500-$1500
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[@cyrilhamel8289]

Interesting summary of good gear, but real title should have been "best cameras for under $1500"... 😕

[@Mrgiannyx3]

Extremely helpful video as someone that wants to buy a professional camera for the first time, thank you!

[@apinantpongsupaht872]

Any decent midrange hybrid cameras should have all these four features, i.e. IBIS, EVF, mic input and tilt or articulated screen. That leaves the Fuji XS20 and Sony a6700 to be considered, though costing more than $1,000. I left out Canon for the reason of limited lense choice as you said. My only other comment is the big mic boom clutters the scene a bit, but all in all a very good advice from you, much appreciated.😊

[@kambqueen1230]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@TheThaiLife]

Your video and audio is SO pristine! Another great video that KZbin isn't sending the proper number of viewers to. Thank you for all you do.

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that so much!!! Means the world

[@Summer_soni]

Can you tell me that I have r10 which is best option for hybrid or best lens for r10

[@zsolesz0017]

I'm in the third year in my photography journey. I already had a card failure during a wedding. Unrecoverable photos and video clips. Glad I bought dual card slot cameras and no matter the price I won't ever buy a camera with a single card slot. Or one that can't do simmultanious recording to both cards

[@learningcameras]

I feel the same way. I had a card go bad at a wedding 5 years ago and that was enough for me to make sure I'm always dual recording important events that cannot be reshot

[@josephryan5448]

The x-s20 is probably the cheapest open gate option as well. Video specs on that camera are insane

[@learningcameras]

Yeah...Fujifilm is going hard these days. They just need to perfect AF, overheating, and ideally bring out a few new lens options

[@nknVisuals]

5:18 There are currently lots of 3rd party autofocus options for Fujifilm especially from Viltrox, Tamron & Sigma (It actually feels like Fujifilm are the ones forgetting to release any lenses recently... Pretty much any aps-c lens releasing gets both a Sony and Fujifilm version... I think same case for Nikon (only canon R mount users miss out on that front...)

[@HendrixVisuals]

Yeah….. we have tons of lens options with Fuji lol

[@europeanoutdoorlife]

Which One lens is Best For Fujifilm XS-20 For Video and Pictures Both ??? Can you Suggest Please ???

[@Shiv-amuktha]

Worth to buy Fujifilm xt-30 mark ii.. only for photography.. please replay ❤💥

[@luismoran7176]

Awesome video, what’s your take on the Sony a6400 , is it better to get the a6700 , I’m mainly interested in photography. Thanks for your help

[@learningcameras]

Thanks. The a6400 is still solid if you are mostly a photo shooter. For video, the a6700 is a MASSIVE improvement. For photography, the main improvements are with autofocus, hardware, and a few features but image quality is very similar

[@KhiTV]

Do you think it’s worth going with the fx30 over a6700 bc of the fan? Or was overheating not that big of an issue?

[@learningcameras]

I overheated the a6700 pretty fast without trying, but it was a hot day in Florida in the sun

[@jackiem4034]

Hi Dan. I would like to ask, when your mentioning the camera models that you recommend... example A6700 is an amazing camera and your showing some sample photos... do you mean that these cameras are great with its kit lens? Or are you saying the camera is great, BUUUTTT you need to put a great lens (which is additional cost), in order to achieve the sample photos that you have shown? Thanks

[@learningcameras]

I'm talking about the camera specifically although all kit lenses perform about the same so a kit lens from 1 brand will be similar to a kit lens from another brand with quality. But obviously I'm using good lenses in most of my shoots and lens quality will impact image quality so using a solid lens will go a long way. But hit me up with a lens budget and I'll recommend some choices for the a6700. There are some good options that aren't crazy expensive for Sony

[@ChristopherAdams-hc5uv]

Very helpful! Out of curiosity, what camera do you use to record your videos like this one?

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! Was using the Sony A7SIII for this one and primarily shoot most of my video content on the FX3/A7SIII. Only issue with it is the resolution is low so it's not a great hybrid/photo camera so I have to bring something else along when I also need to shoot images

[@steven871]

Thanks Dan. Amazing values out there today. I regret selling my xpro-2😢

[@learningcameras]

I don't think there is a single Fujifilm user that doesn't regret selling their camera haha...unlike any other brand

[@quang5DCameras]

Why did you sell your XPro 2?? It's a collector Camera and That camera was the BEST of Fujifilm ever made compare to X-Pro1 and X-Pro3 which didn't do well...

[@steven871]

I had Sony, canon and fuji systems at the time and simplified to only Canon. @@quang5DCameras

[@PoofyisDead]

I’ve got a budget of around 2k Cad to upgrade from my canon t6 (approx 1500 usd). Wanna do more video alongside photo and be more portable. I’m really broken if I should go Canon R10 or r8 to save some money (but have a tighter lens selection, no ibis on both, and no LOG on the r10), Sony a6700, the most costly but most feature rich with a great lens selection and ibis (but no built in flash for portability) Or the middle ground Fuji Xs20 which has log, flash, a wide lens selection, and ibis, at the cost of worse af performance.

[@learningcameras]

I'd skip the Fuji unless it's just for casual fun use. The A6700 is hands down the way to go if video is a big focus or the R10/R8 if you're mostly shooting images with the R8 being a pretty major quality boost

[@hafeez3103]

A question on the A6700 for choice of lens: what would be a good prime lens which is pancake-ish (and preferably an inexpensive one cos am only starting out :) thanks) from a third party maker as Sony's are so expensive which is one reason I'm leaning to Fujifilm x series as their lens are minute. Thanks for any lead.

[@learningcameras]

Sony has a 20mm pancake lens that's cheap bhpho.to/4cWQ8QM and I love the 35mm F1.8 bhpho.to/3WhGq4s All 3rd party options are pretty large though so nothing super compact

[@sammythebat]

what’s your thoughts on the sony A7iii? i just got rid of my micro 4/3 lumix camera and want to upgrade but also want a hybrid camera that’s good in lowlight im working on around a $1100-$1600 just for the body

[@learningcameras]

For photos, I still like the A7III. If you are also shooting video, newer cameras have some big improvements worth getting

[@sammythebat]

any recommendations?@@learningcameras

[@learningcameras]

The Canon R8: bhpho.to/3U0Ry6p or the Sony A6700. bhpho.to/3Q25ZoE are great cameras in that price range

[@sammythebat]

@@learningcameras for the sony cam, isnt aps-c not as good in lowlight as FF?

[@learningcameras]

@@sammythebat That is largely true for photos although not always true for video depending on how the camera processes video but the Canon R8 is full frame. But you can compensate for the low light as well by using larger aperture lenses which are cheaper on apsc cameras. Also the a6700 is so good in low light, you might not need a full frame camera. But video is where the a6700 has a massive advantage compared to the A7III

[@pierre6239]

What do you think about the canon r50?

[@learningcameras]

Solid camera...a bit limited in a few areas but you can't go wrong with it and I highly recommend it for the price. To get anything better you need to spend $1200+ for just a camera body

[@angelgiovanis3188]

i have 1k and im thinking of buying the r50 with 2 lenses is it good

[@learningcameras]

Absolutely, it's my current favorite for the price. My only issue with it is Canon doesn't have many choices in APSC lenses but if you find the 2 lenses you want and you're good with that setup, it's worth getting the r50

[@AdamAdam-ut7dn]

Which one is better in low light and handling noise , Canon R10, or the Sony A6700

[@learningcameras]

They will be similar but I'd give a small advantage to the A6700. Sony sensors have always performed really well in shadow noise which is usually what ruins low light

[@alexandrosparaponiaris588]

Is the r10 better than the rp? And is any of the two better than the a6400?

[@learningcameras]

Tough to compare. The RP uses a full frame sensor which makes it better with dynamic range and low light compared to the others which are smaller APSC sensors. That said, the RP sensor wasn't a particularly good one from Canon so not a massive upgrade and the features on the R10 are actually better. The R10 would probably be my favorite on this list, especially if you shoot video. For photo only, the RP has some advantages and the a6400 is good, it's just a bit older so it doesn't benefit from the latest features

[@AfatPanda98]

Are there any cameras that can shoot photos while recording video? Like an iPhone can? Thanks!

[@moishelande-se6sf]

i know some Panasonics can,if not all.

[@JorgeLeonardoMartinez998]

Came Looking for a Sigma FP competitor for hybrid use with 12bit video but I can see I’m in the wrong place

[@mikeygarcia7065]

Which camera would you recommend for me to use for recording golf videos outside in some 100 degree heat?

[@learningcameras]

For video, right now the Sony FX3/FX30 will work or pretty much any Panasonic camera like the S5IIX can reliably handle that. I personally use this: bhpho.to/3wpF4eS

[@mikeygarcia7065]

@@learningcameras on a budget, would the M50 do the job?

[@learningcameras]

@@mikeygarcia7065 The M50 is a fine camera but it will likely overheat especially in 4k if you want to do longer recordings. If you just need a few minutes for a golf stroke, it should be fine for that

[@MxMikeRides]

Looking to buy my first professional camera for filming action sports! This helped massively. I was looking at the a7s3 but the a6700 looks like a great entry level camera for my needs! What lens would you recommend please?

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Yeah, if you want to also be able to shoot photos, the a6700 is a great choice or the FX30 which is the identical camera with more video centric hardware if you shoot mostly video. First lenses would be a solid zoom lens like the Tamron 28-75 bhpho.to/3vI52JW but for action sports, you will probably want to add a longer lens too like the Sony 70-200 bhpho.to/3SBJA0Z if you can afford that one. Good telephoto lenses aren't cheap unfortunately

[@MxMikeRides]

@@learningcameras thank you for your help! Recommending your channel and gained a sub sir 🤟🏼

[@learningcameras]

@@MxMikeRides means so much!!! Thanks

[@NilayRox]

How is the Zf as hybrid camera for someone who is invested in Nikon Z system

[@learningcameras]

I was actually a little disappointed with the ZF...not because it's a bad camera but Nikon didn't push the specs at all. In many ways it's an older camera with an upgraded processor & AF algorithms in a retro body so it's not the camera I'd buy as a hybrid camera. Buy it for the look and feel but not for the specs

[@Weider63]

What’s wrong with it specs?

[@quang5DCameras]

Hello Dan, I am thinking to get a camera that I can shoot more videos in 10bit 422. I like standard 35mm prime lens. Currently I own a Nikon Z6II which is great for Photography, I like the size but in video side is only can shoot 8 bit without S-Log internal. My question is should I wait for the Incoming Nikon Z6III or try my hand on Sony. Notice I also wait for Fuji XPro4 release this year 2024. So I'm not in rush either.

[@learningcameras]

So right now, Sony is amazing if you can have 1 camera for photo and 1 camera for video. When it comes to hybrid do it all cameras, I don't love the options right now so if you want a single body that does everything, I'd say wait for the Z6III which seems on the horizon or potentially the Fuji but it will be an APSC camera so technically a quality step down. That's my only issue with Fujifilm right now...you have to be willing to get a smaller sensor

[@quang5DCameras]

@@learningcameras Thanks for your advice. I will wait for Nikon Z6III that will come soon and since I already have Z6II and lenses and will keep it as second body.

[@NorCal-yeti]

Sony a7r5 🎉🎉🎉

[@learningcameras]

A bit over the budget lol

[@iammz81]

Lumix S5 is the best

[@MBFeniks]

In promotions you can buy Canon EOS R7 in the vicinity of $1000 :)

[@mayratheadult]

Whoa, how? Which promos?plz help.

[@nathan_evan6897]

Amazing video but would love to see a video of used hybrid cameras on eBay for a 1000 dollars or under 2000

[@ParijatVideographyTV]

You are missing Lumix G9 ii

[@andidevlin3361]

so only 2 cameras under the 1k worth getting then? Looks like im sticking to using the phone for videos then

[@learningcameras]

Honestly upgrading to the latest iPhone is a better option than most sub $1k cameras especially if you also need to get lenses under that $1000. There are some good cheap options if you don't mind a wider angle like the DJI pocket 3 or Action 4

[@andidevlin3361]

@@learningcameras i think ive come to that conclusion for the time being too. Using an S21 Ultra at the moment so looking at the S24 Ultra as has a bigger sensor so does a more natural take.

[@andidevlin3361]

@@learningcameras have already brought an action 4 but its not good for close up. I do time lapse of building lego sets so ony 12 to 18 inches away from the subject and the action 4 is useless as cant focus etc. PhatMonkey404 - have a look at what im doing and what you could poss suggest might work?

[@bobbyc4317]

@@learningcameras Been thinking about doing just that. How much better would you say the iphone 15 cam is vs an iphone 11 pro max?

[@learningcameras]

@@bobbyc4317 It's actually a pretty massive increase in quality

[@sugoplay]

totally wrong ranking, all of those have a very bad overheating performance. The no.1 ensure is canon r7.

[@originalabhi2127]

you forgot to mention Nikon Z30

[@JustAaronJoshua]

Used S5 ii can go for £1100 …

[@learningcameras]

That would be worth it

[@Zimmy123]

The X-S20 and A6700 cost way more than 1000 bucks, even used. Not helpful...