While phones may offer less complexity, the best cameras for TikTok videos are those that offer you more manual control over the process. These are our top picks from our tests
The best cameras for TikTok videos are often smartphones. The vast majority of TikTok videos are filmed on a phone thanks to their large display and the ease of filming in selfie mode. But if you’re serious about your TikTok content, you might want to consider filming on a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
Why film TikTok videos on an interchangeable lens camera? It adds a few more steps to the process, for sure, but many TikTok creators invest in a DSLR or mirrorless camera for the better image quality you get from a larger sensor, superior lenses and the camera’s in-body image stabilisation.
What’s more, with an interchangeable lens camera you can experiment with different effects like shallow depth of field, create motion blur with slower shutter speeds, lens flare or filming at faster frame rates, such as 120fps, to create slow-motion effects.
So while filming on your phone is simpler, the best camera for TikTok in terms of creative potential is undoubtedly a DSLR or mirrorless option.
This creative freedom does come with some extra complexity. For starters, there’s file size to consider, and the extra process of getting these files from your camera onto your computer for editing. And you’ll also want to film vertically, as this is how TikTok content is viewed. You can crop in post-production, but this of course changes the look and feel of your footage. So these are things to consider.
Nevertheless, these are our picks for the best cameras for TikTok videos that give you the most creative opportunities.
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The best cameras for TikTok videos
All of the options on our list of the best cameras for TikTok videos were chosen based on our experience testing them. You might also find our guides to the best cameras for Instagram and the best cameras for YouTube useful in your search, or perhaps our guide to which cameras shoot 4K video at 60fps. For a deeper dive into the many different camera types and features available, check out our range of camera buying guides.
