Smartphones have made pocket cameras all but extinct. But at the same time, tech advances have also made professional-grade cameras better and more affordable than ever. And there's a lot that these higher end cameras can do that phones cannot.
Interchangeable lenses give you more reach and versatility, larger image sensors produce far better images and video with more dynamic range, and the AI that's made smartphone cameras so good is now integrated into cameras that can do more with it.
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Plus, let's not forget drone cameras and action cameras that can simply go where your phones can't—like deep in the water, high in the sky, and all points in between. If you’re serious about filmmaking, photography, or videography, it's a great time to invest in a rig that suits your content style and creative goals.
The options below are among the best new cameras (and one trick tripod) that will outperform any phone and take content creation to an entirely new level.
Best Cameras for Content Creators 2023

This is the lightest camera Canon has ever made with a full-frame sensor. It’s also the best overall pick for most creators because it has the guts of Canon’s pro-grade R6 Mark II, but in a more compact body (and for $1,000 less). You’re getting the same stellar sensor and cutting-edge auto focus albeit with a few compromises:
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This is a rugged, weatherproof camera that delivers pro performance and stellar design at a relative value. It's got a great sensor, autofocus performance, and heavy-duty video capabilities, but also a body that can take a beating in a downpour.
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This camera feels a like a mini version of the Fujifilm X-H2, also on this list. It has a comfortable hand grip, as well as In Body Image Stabilization and a dedicated video recording button that makes it easy for hybrid stills and video shooters. The grip allows this to balance well with larger lenses, despite its small size.
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Sony’s new ZV-E1 is the brand's first full-frame, interchangeable-lens camera designed around vlogging. With powerful video capabilities, Sony’s exquisite AI-based autofocus keeps things razor sharp while a built-in, multi-directional mic records stellar audio no matter what direction you’re holding the camera.
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A splurge to be sure, but there’s nothing quite like traveling with a Leica Q-series camera. Easy to pack or hold while exploring new scenery, nothing can match the feel of shooting with the Q. Maybe it’s the perfect weight of the metal body, or the cachet of that red badge, but it makes you take your art more seriously.
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The X-H2 sits at the pinnacle of Fujifilm’s X-series cameras alongside the X-H2S. It uses an APS-C sensor, which is smaller than full frame, but it's a video and photo powerhouse with a robust weather-sealed body and a grip you can hold all day.
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DJI’s Mavic 3 Pro is the best drone for photography and videography for the money. What makes it so great are its three lenses: two telephoto lenses (a 16mm and a 70mm) and a 24mm Hasselblad main lens with a 4/3 sensor, the same size as many premium mirrorless hybrid cameras like the Panasonic GHx-series.
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Hero11 Black has a bigger sensor than any Hero series GoPro before it, plus a new and improved battery. The bigger sensor allows for a wider field of view that creates cool videos which dramatic display motion if you’re, say, biking down a mountain.
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If you want to film action without worrying about where to aim the camera, the Insta360 X3 will save all your framing options for editing later. That’s because, instead of one angle, you have 360 degrees of possible camera angles to make use of. Maybe you were on a boat looking ahead but it turns out the most interesting thing was actually happening behind you. Looking at the footage is a process of discovery because it sees so much more than your eyes.
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A good tripod is a critical tool for filmmakers and photographers. It allows you to take detailed pictures in low light, long-exposure astral photography, stable vlogging, and composed portraits. Most people want to spend all their money on their camera, but a tripod will allow you to get a lot more out of that investment.
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