visual quality is one of the main factors that attract and keep followers attentions. having a bigger control of your images will allow you to extract the most out of your creativity, and that´s just what you need to stand out and engage with your public. platforms like instagram, TikTok and YouTube are highly visual, witch means that if you invest in your content creation you’ll have better odds to grow, and engage with a broader audience.
cellphone cameras have been improving at a fast pace, and for many they are the main or only way of capturing images. cellphones biggest advantages are the fact that you don’t need to invest in a dedicated gadget, and it’s always right there with you. but if you are looking for that extra bit of quality and/or control that can allow you to enhance the quality of your content, we have some suggestions.
we looked for relatively compact cameras to allow for decent portability, with bluetooth connectivity so you can download the images directly to your phone to edit and publish.
there are many other great cameras out there, these where the ones that stood out to us.
each one of this five cameras was chosen for its own particular reason hence they are on the list.
1. if you are an active person and you need a rugged camera that can withstand the most demanding conditions the olympus tough TG-7 is the camera for you. it is “waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof and dustproof for worry-free operation on any adventure."
olympus tough TG-7 - 499€ - 65.8x113.9x32.7mm 249gr
2. if your profile is video heavy then the canon powershot G7X mkIII is what you are looking for. pretty capable for photography use, it’s been optimised for video and that’s where it stands out, all in a very compact and affordable package.
canon powershot G7X mkIII (vlog) - 839,99€ - 60.9x105.5x41.4mm 304gr
3. the nikon ZFC brings you the new Z series technology with a vintage vibe of both look and feel, with it’s ´80s inspired design and analog commands. and if you want to upgrade the looks you have the HERALBONY limited edition, with a number of different styles you can choose from.
nikon Z fc kit 16-50mm (retro look) - 1109€ - 93.5x134.5x43.5mm 445gr (body only)
4. the D-Lux 8 embodies the leica experience in its compact form. this stylish camera that fits in a pocket brings you the legendary leica design and quality, to capture your lifestyle moments and look good doing it.
leica D-Lux 8 - 1625€ - 69x130x62mm 397gr
5. if you’re looking for the best photo quality you can find in a still acceptably compact package then you need a full frame camera, and the sony Alpha 7C is the one for you. it is slightly bigger, heavier, and more expensive then the rest of the cameras on this list, but it makes for it in quality and pro features.
sony Alpha 7C + 28-60mm (image quality) - 2700€ - 71.1x124x63.4mm 514gr (body only)
joão vicente is our in-house photographer. born in ‘83, studied architecture in the early 2000’s in universidade of coimbra and in the early 2010’s moved to lisbon to study photography in ipf. loves fighting sports, cars, bikes and watches. works for cinco since the early days of the brand. still loving it.
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