The 12 Best Cameras For Every Kind Of Photographer And Vlogger

These days, fewer people invest in cameras because the camera they already have in their pocket—the one built into their smartphone—is “good enough” for most day-to-day shooting. But smartphone cameras have their limitations. If you want to take more than snapshots, the best camera isn’t the app on your iPhone; you will want to step up to a DSLR, mirrorless or even a point and shoot camera.

If that sounds like a lot of options, it is. People have long relied on cameras to document their lives and express their creativity, but these days your choices are more diverse than ever. Instant cameras are great for people (especially the younger set) who want to recapture a bit of the Polaroid craze from the last century