Consumer Video Cameras
Consumer video cameras make high-quality footage accessible to home users, content creators, and first-time filmmakers, with intuitive controls and features like optical zoom, built-in stabilization, and direct social sharing. Sony's Handycam and Canon's VIXIA series offer dependable 4K recording in compact, easy-to-use packages suited for family memories, travel, and everyday capture.
Buying Guide
Consumer Video Camera Buying Guide
Dive into what makes a good consumer video camera, and what to think about before you make your purchase.
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
- Super 35 HDR Sensor with a Gen 5 Color Science
- Record 6k 6144 x 3456 up to 50fps
Minolta MN53Z 16MP 53X Optical Zoom Wi-Fi Bridge Camera (Black)
- 16MP Still Photos
- Records up to 1080p HD Video
Sony SRG-120DU USB 3.0 Full HD PTZ Camera
- 2.1MP Exmor CMOS Sensor
- 12x Optical and Digital Zoom
Canon CR-X500 Outdoor 4K PTZ Camera with 15x Optical Zoom (White)
- 1" CMOS Sensor with Dual Pixel Autofocus
- High Quality 4K 60p Video Output
Canon CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom (Titanium White)
- Professional PTZ Camera for Broadcast, TV Studios and Live Events
- 1" CMOS Sensor
Canon CR-N500 4K NDI PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom (Titanium White)
- 1" 4K UHD CMOS Sensor
- Dual Pixel Autofocus
Canon CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom (Satin Black)
- Professional PTZ Camera for Broadcast, TV Studios and Live Events
- 1" CMOS Sensor
Canon CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom and Auto-Tracking App (Black)
- Professional PTZ Camera for Broadcast, TV Studios and Live Events
- 1" CMOS Sensor
Canon CR-N300 4K NDI PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom (Titanium White)
- 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor with Hybrid Auto Focus
- High Quality 4K 30p and Full HD 60p Video Output
Canon CR-N700 4K PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom and Auto-Tracking App (White)
- Professional PTZ Camera for Broadcast, TV Studios and Live Events
- 1" CMOS Sensor
Canon CR-N500 4K NDI PTZ Camera with 15x Zoom (Satin Black)
- 1" 4K UHD CMOS Sensor
- Dual Pixel Autofocus
Canon CR-N300 4K NDI PTZ Camera with 20x Zoom (Satin Black)
- 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor with Hybrid Auto Focus
- High Quality 4K 30p and Full HD 60p Video Output
Canon PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera for Content Creators (Black)
- Compact and Travel Friendly Vlog Camera
- Built-in Stand
Canon PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera for Content Creators (Silver)
- Compact and Travel Friendly Vlog Camera
- Built-in Stand
Red Digital Cinema Komodo-X 6K Digital Cinema Camera (Canon RF, Black)
- 19.9MP Super35 Global Shutter CMOS
- Locking Canon RF Lens Mount
RED KOMODO-X Starter Pack
- 19.9MP Super35 Global Shutter CMOS
- Locking Canon RF Lens Mount
Zoom Q2N-4K Ultra High Definition Handy Video Recorder
- 4k Camera perfect for musicians
- Up to 4K/30 fps or 1080p60 Video
Panasonic AG-CX350 4K Camcorder
- New 1.0” 15M Sensor
- 2000TV-lines and F12/F13 Sensitivity
Panasonic V900K Camcorder
- Capture Memories with Brilliant Image Quality
- Clear, Blur-Free Video, Even in Motion and Low Light
Panasonic VX3K Camcorder
- Record memories and moments that last
- Brilliant 4K Image Quality with Bright F1.8 Lens
Transcend TS16GDP200 16GB Drive Pro 200 Car Video Recorder Built-In Wi-Fi
- Transcend DrivePro 200 Car Video Recorder
- 7 glass lenses plus 1 infrared filter lens
Transcend TS16GDP200M 16GB Drive Pro 200 Car Video Recorder Built-In Wi-Fi
- Transcend DrivePro 200 Car Video Recorder
- 7 glass lenses plus 1 infrared filter lens
Used ony FDR-AX53 4K Ultra HD Handycam Camcorder - Excellent
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