The Best Cameras for Traveling
Finding the perfect travel equipment can truly be a life-safer to your creative getaways.
Here is a guide with our current go-to travel cameras for photography and videos for the different creators who have various needs and budgets. Our objective with this review and camera shopping guide is to help you cull through the clutter and choose the best camera for travel so you're ready for your next adventure.
At a Glance:
Fujifilm X100V — Best Compact Travel Camera
The Sony A6400 - Best Budget Camera for Vlogging
Sony A7C — Best Mirrorless Travel Camera Kit
Sony ZV-1 — Best Budget Travel Camera
GoPro Hero 9 — Best Action Travel Camera
As we have three Sony Cameras on the list, save this article (our favorite Sony Lenses) for your next read.
To Know
The X100V features a 26.1MP APS-C-format X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor that is capable of high-resolution recording, DCI/UHD 4K video support, ISO 160-12800 sensitivity, and mechanical shutter continuous shooting up to 11 frames per second. The sensor's BSI design reduces noise and improves overall clarity, and it's paired with the X-Processor 4 for fast performance and responsiveness. While being flexible, compact, stylish, and very versatile, the Fujifilm X100V blends impressive imaging skills all while fulfilling specs for any street photographer.
What We Love:
BEST JPEGS OUT THERE
Fuji is no stranger to incredible JPEGs straight from the sensor’s source, making it easy for edits on the fly.
FIXED LENS
Its 23mm F/2.0 fixed lens works swimmingly for shooting lifestyle imagery, since it actually turns into a 35mm equivalent on a full-frame sensor (important to note that the 100V is a cropped mirrorless sensor!).
BIG UPGRADE FROM PREVIOUS GENERATIONS
Designed for higher resolution, lower distortion and improved close focus performance, this lens is a significant upgrade from the design used on previous X100 cameras
The Details:
Brand: Fujifilm
Price: $1,399.95
Camera Type: Mirrorless
Best For: Street scenes, wide angle portraits, lifestyle images, Instagram sponsored posts, short GIF’s made with its video capabilities, and on-the-go captures.
Fujifilm
X100V APS-C Digital Rangefinder Camera
Looking for that perfect street photography camera? The Fujifilm X100V is the perfect compact camera for you with its 23mm lens and great autofocus
Buy for $1,399.00
To Know
The Sony a6400 is a small 24MP mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor that will appeal to a wide range of photographers, from documentarians to professional travel photographers looking for a portable mirrorless gear body. The big news is that it has a new processor based on Sony's sports-shooting flagship a9 that allows for 'Real-Time Tracking' autofocus, which is one of the most effective autofocus implementations we've seen yet. Once you've set it up, it's also one of the easiest to use.
What We Love
Object Tracking
With Real-time AF and object tracking, this camera has the world's fastest autofocus at 0.02 seconds.
Great for Vlogs and Video Creation
4K movie w/ 2.4x oversampling, full pixel readout, no pixel binning.
Wide Sensor
425-phase/425-contrast-detection AF points over 84% of sensor.
The Details:
Brand: Sony
Price: $1,399.95
Product Type: Mirrorless
Best For: Street scenes, wide angle portraits, lifestyle images, Instagram sponsored posts, short GIF’s made with its video capabilities, and on-the-go captures.
Sony
Alpha a6400 APS-C Mirrorless Camera Body
One of the most beloved mirrorless digital cameras out there! The Sony Alpha a6400 has the World’s fastest autofocus, advanced APS-C, 24.2 MP CMOS sensor
Buy for $898.00
To Know:
The new Alpha 7C is a must for creators who demand full-frame quality and performance, but also want a compact lightweight camera they can take anywhere and use for all types of still and video creation.
What We Love
A Flip-Out Screen
An excellent camera that has a flip-out screen for easy recording and vlogging sequences.
Incredible Picture
Bright and vivid colors
Faster New Eye Auto-focus
Compactness — perfect for travel creators and a plus for gimbal users.
The Details:
Brand: Sony
Price: 1,799.00
Product Type: Mirrorless Camera
Best For: Creators who are looking for gear with potential to shoot high-resolution images and videos while traveling.
Sony
Alpha a7C Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
Eyeing a high-performance, quality, lightweight full-frame mirrorless camera? The Alpha 7C is a great choice especially with the FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens kit
Buy for $1,798.00
To Know
The Sony ZV-1 is a small and light camera that you can carry with you for weeks straight. A flip-around screen, a high-quality built-in microphone, stabilization, and Sony's incredible autofocus retain your face and eyes sharp at all times! The Sony ZV-1 is a purpose-built compact camera that perfectly blends the RX100-series line's proven image capabilities with an updated body for even more efficient YouTube video power.
What We Love
Powerful and Fast Autofocus
Focus will switch quickly between your face and anything in the foreground even while shooting in selfie mode and a new product showcase.
Fully Rotating Flip-out Screen
Excellent for vlogging at an arm’s length away.
Compact awesome size
It takes the pressure of a big camera away, making it fun to shoot because of its condensed size.
The Details:
Brand: Sony
Price: $799.99
Product Type: Point-and-shoot
Best For: Solo Content Creators and Youtube Travel Lifestyle Vloggers.
Sony
ZV-1 Digital Camera
In search of a pocket-sized camera full of unique features? The Sony ZV-1 is perfect for on the go content creators, vloggers to easily create and share
Buy for $748.00
To Know
5K Images for under $500! Covering nearly every way, the GoPro Hero 9 managed to get even better: more durable, a larger battery, a larger body, and higher video and photo resolutions. Plus, it comes in a reusable case with no plastic packaging for the first time, which is great for the Earth, dirt, and air that GoPro inspires travel adventurers to explore.
What We Love
5K Video
Capture up to 5K30 resolution video and maintain high detail even when zooming in.
Time Warp Feature 3.0
Record time-lapse scenes as you move on the road, on foot, or anywhere else.
SuperPhoto
Shoot crisp, pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. Apply SuperPhoto to automatically pick all the best image processing to easily get the right shot.
The Details:
Brand: GoPro
Price: $399.99
Product Type: Action Cameras
Best For: Underwater Photography, Hiking, and for those who want the sexiest first-person view ever.
GoPro
HERO9 Black Action Camera
Want the best action camera out there? Get more power, clarity, stability, with GoPro HERO9 Black and its 23.6MP sensor for ridiculous 5K video and 20MP photos!
Buy for $399.99How We Tested
Our crew is made up of cinematic travel content creators who obsess over which cameras to use, have the best travel shots, and make the most entertaining vlogs on the way. I am a branded content creator myself, always looking for the best high quality gear to take on my adventures, but comfortable enough for all day shoots. Our team of creatives is committed to providing only honest and comprehensive reviews and best of round-ups for other like-minded people looking to make their next purchase. Thanks for tuning in!
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