Selects: Top 8 Best-value Cameras for Live Streaming in 2025

Live streaming is growing in popularity as a genre of videography. There are so many camera options for live streaming that it’s not always easy to choose between brands. Should you move towards mirrorless, or could you do with a DSLR? In this guide, MPB presents eight options to help you find the right live-streaming camera for you.

1. Canon EOS M50 Mark II

If you want to livestream directly to YouTube, the Canon EOS M50 II is right up your alley. Simply pair the camera with a computer or smartphone to start streaming instantly. For its price, the M50 Mark II sports impressive specs. The camera includes a 24.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and DIGIC 8 image processor, a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600 and UHD 4K video recording at 23.98 fps. It also supports Full HD 1080p60 and HD 720p120 for slow-motion capture.

2. Canon EOS 250D

This DSLR, the versatile Canon EOS 250D, offers a good mix of stills and 4k video capabilities with a similar sensor and processor to the M50 Mark II. The EOS 250D  also features a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100-25,600 to suit low-light conditions. 

3. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

The Canon G7 X III boasts a 20.1-megapixel one-inch sensor with fast focusing performance and 4K video recording at 30p. Plus, live streamers will appreciate the addition of a 3.5mm mic port and HDMI output too. 

4. GoPro HERO10 Black

It’s no surprise that GoPro is a go-to brand for live streaming — and it doesn’t get much better than the GoPro Hero10 Black, which shoots 5.3K video with enhanced low-light performance and game-changing HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilisation.

5. Panasonic GH5

The professional photo/4K video capabilities of the Panasonic DC-GH5 make it a great choice if you’re interested in both photography and live streaming. Its viewfinder and touchscreen are easy to use, and its weatherproof build protects it in almost any shooting environment.

6. Ricoh Theta Z1

The flagship model of Ricoh 360-degree cameras, the Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB gives videographers free rein to explore and experiment. While the 360-degree video is still a growing sub-genre within live-streaming, this Ricoh is a great way to explore your creativity.

7. Sony A6400

Don’t be fooled by the compact build of the Sony A6400— this mirrorless model packs a punch. Whether you’re shooting stills or streaming video, the A6400 wows with features that are typically found in full-frame options. The camera can shoot 4K video with full pixel readout, and its advancements in autofocus technology make it a solid streaming camera.

8. Sony A7 III

With its full-frame sensor, the Sony A7 III provides the power and precision to shoot breathtaking images or stream video—you can make full use of its ability to stream up to 4K at 30fps. It’s a more expensive choice for video, but worth the investment if you also enjoy shooting stills.

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