With streaming platforms becoming increasingly popular, and plenty of people signing up to YouTube, Facebook or Twitch, it's easy to see why streaming cameras have become hot commodities.
They're also pretty handy when it comes to Zoom or Microsoft Teams meetings, and are a great way to upgrade your work from home tech and setup.
When it comes to streaming cameras, you'll need one that provides clear and crisp images and videos, so you don't have a pixelated image, so a high resolution is definitely something you'll need to look for.
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There are several different types of streaming camera too, webcams, camcorders, DSLRs, mirrorless and action cameras. Some types of cameras are best suited for specific tasks than others, for instance, webcams are great for indoor video streaming and video conferences.
Whether you're looking to start a career through streaming, or you're just looking to upgrade your camera system you've come to the right place. Our best streaming cameras guide has included a wide range of products with different prices, so you can get one of the best streaming cameras within your budget.
If you're not sure what camera is the best for you, or what you need from a streaming camera, make sure you check out our FAQs section below.
Best streaming cameras:
Best overall streaming camera
Without a doubt, this is the best streaming camera out there for streamers, as well as Coom and Teams meetings alike. It features a dual-microphone system that allows it to capture all of the natural stereo audio whilst excluding any background noise. It's is ideal for creating live content, as well as having digital meetings. Additionally, it has an HD autofocus and light correction, so it produces bright and clear images, even if you have a low light setting. Resolution: 1080p recording
Best action camera for streaming
Aside from being waterproof up to 33 feet, it also features hyper smooth video stabilisation, so it ensures that your video will remain smooth throughout. You can also control it hands-free with certain commands such as u201cGoPro, start recordingu201d, and it has a rechargeable battery. Resolution: 1080p
Best for streamers
If you're a professional streamer, then this is the camera for you. As you'll know, lighting is an essential component of streaming or creating content, and this webcam comes with a fully integrated LED ring light. You can also adjust the brightness of the ring light to fit your streaming needs. Resolution: 1080p
Best streaming camera for gaming
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This is easily one of the best streaming cameras out there, but it's specifically ideal for gamers. It comes with a built-in microphone, designed for speech processing and excluding background noise. They're also pretty inexpensive as far as streaming cameras go, so this is great for anyone wanting to save a little bit as well! Resolution: 1080p
Best streaming camera for digital meetings
Whether you're looking to upgrade your at-home work setup or you need a new camera for your office, the Microsoft 5WH-00002 LifeCam Studio is an excellent choice. It can rotate a whole 360 degrees so it's completely customisable. It features Microsoftu2019s TrueColor technology, which ensures you have excellent video quality as it automatically adjusts the picture quality to provide a colourful and vibrant display. Resolution: 1080p
Best budget streaming camera
Need a new streaming camera but on a bit of a budget? Then this may just be the one for you. Similarly to the model above, this camera also has Microsoftu2019s TrueColor technology and also rotates 360 degrees. Its resolution is, however, only 720p but this is reflected in the price. Resolution: 720p
Best camcorder for streaming
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With up to 50 times optical zoom and automatic image correction, it's easy to see why this camcorder is in our best streaming cameras guide. It also features an LCD touchscreen, image stabilisation and it's wireless which means you can control it via your smartphone! Resolution: 1080p
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FAQs:
What are the types of live streaming cameras?
There are several different types of streaming cameras, these include camcorders, DSLRs, webcams, PTZ, mirrorless, and action cameras. Each offers different advantages when it comes to live-streaming. Camcorders, for instance, don't have a time limit on streaming, and unlike DSLRs and are super easy to use.
What should I look for in a streaming camera?
You'll need one with a great resolution as this is key to ensuring your video and images are clear and crisp. You'll need minimum HD, otherwise known as 720p. If you're looking for professional streaming, or you want to upgrade your current camera, we suggest going for the Microsoft 5WH-00002 LifeCam Studio as it comes with TrueColor Technology, or the GoPro HERO7 Black as it has hyper smooth stabilisation.
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Isabel Martins is a Commercial Content Writer for What's The Best, specialising in technology.
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