Creator gear
Tested for the things vloggers actually care about — flip screens, face-tracking autofocus, in-body stabilization, and audio that doesn't ruin the take.
The Osmo Pocket 4P is worth buying in 2026 if you shoot handheld video and live outside the United States. It is the first Osmo Pocket with two lenses — a 1-inch wide camera and a 60mm f/1.8 telephoto — on a three-axis gimbal in a 230g body, and it runs around $700 (£529 / €599). US buyers face a real problem: DJI does not sell it there, so American listings are imports at inflated prices.
Samsung's dual-telephoto strategy — 3x and 5x prime focal lengths — plus a 200MP main sensor make the S25 Ultra the most versatile zoom phone you can buy.
Magnetic lens mods, longer battery, and the same rugged 5.3K image. GoPro's most refined Hero yet.
Smaller sensors, smarter software. The Pixel 9 Pro's computational pipeline extracts more detail per pixel than any flagship — and Magic Editor is genuinely useful, not gimmicky.
The redesigned 16-55 finally adds OIS and trims weight, making it the obvious choice for Fuji X shooters.
A directional shotgun mic, mini tripod, soft light, and cold-shoe mount in one box. If you're starting a YouTube or TikTok channel, this is the kit.
40MP, IBIS, and a fixed 35mm-equivalent lens in a camera the size of a paperback. There's a reason the waitlist is six months long.
A pocketable 16MP point-and-shoot with 5x optical zoom for under $150. Here's what you actually get for the money.
Sony's 33MP hybrid full-frame is the most balanced camera in its class — strong autofocus, real 4K60, and pro-grade ergonomics.
Canon's flagship RF standard zoom adds image stabilization to a tried-and-true focal range. Worth the upgrade for working pros.
V30, 200 MB/s read, lifetime warranty. The card that just works in every camera we've tested it in.
40MP, IBIS, and tactile dials in a camera small enough to take everywhere. The X-T5 is the photographer's photography camera.
3-axis stabilization, magnetic clamp, built-in extension rod, and ActiveTrack 5.0. Your phone's camera was always good — now it's actually steady.
From the affordable 85mm f/1.8 to the dreamy 135mm GM, here are the portrait lenses worth your money on Sony E mount.
You don't need to spend $2000 to get pro-grade results. Here are the cheap primes punching way above their weight.
Our top picks for the lenses that will get you the sharpest, widest, most dynamic landscape images this year.
Discover the world of close-up photography without overspending. Our picks for the easiest, sharpest macro lenses to start with.
A complete buyer's guide to prescription VR lens inserts — for Quest 3, Quest Pro, PSVR2, and more.
The three biggest names in consumer smart glasses go head-to-head. Which is best for you?
New to AR? This is the only buying guide you need. We cover formats, brands, prices, and what to actually buy in 2026.
Ignore the megapixel race. A great vlogging camera nails three things: an autofocus system that locks onto your face and refuses to drift, stabilization good enough to walk and talk without nausea, and a flip-out screen so you can see your own framing.
Audio is the silent killer — onboard mics are universally bad, so factor a cold-shoe shotgun or wireless lav into the budget. We call it out in every review.
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