This page compares RMC cameras, including recommendations for intended use. But choosing the right camera can require additional help, please email us at teachlearn@virginia.edu or visit RMC on the 3rd floor of Clemons Library and we'll be happy to discuss what equipment is best for you!
Compare camera features
Circulation cameras: Available for checkout on demand; no reservations or training required
| Camera | Category | Max resolution | Lens | Audio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Action 5 Pro | Action Camera/GoPro | 4K video | Fixed Wide Angle; Fixed Focus | Built-in + Bluetooth DJI Mics | 40 MP microSD |
| Zoom Q4 |
Simple web-cam style | HD 1080p video | Fixed Wide Angle; Fixed Focus | Built-in high-quality STEREO mic | Room scale audio-focused design 3 MP SD card |
| Canon Vixia HF G50 |
Video | 4k video | Built-in Zoom lens | Built-in mic; 3.5mm mic input | Good general-purpose camera 8.29 MP SD Card |
| Panasonic HC-VX1 |
Video | 4K video | Built-in Zoom lens | Built-in mic; 3.5mm mic input | Long zoom lens; similar to Vixia 8.57 MP SD Card |
| Canon XC10 | Video | 4K video | Built-in Zoom lens | Built-in mic; 3.5mm mic input | 12.0 MP SD card; CFast |
| Photo Camera 1: Canon EOS 80D | DSLR/Mirrorless | HD 1080p video | Interchangeable EF/EF-S lens | Built-in mic; 3.5mm mic input | Still photos 24.2 MP SD Card |
| Photo Camera 2: Panasonic GH4 | DSLR/Mirrorless | 4K video | Interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens | Built-in mic; 3.5mm mic input | Hybrid photo/video 16.05 MP SD Card |
| Photo Camera 3: Olympus E-M5 ii | DSLR/Mirrorless | HD 1080p video | Interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens | Built-in mic | Still photos 16.1 MP SD Card |
Reserve Cameras: Reservable in advance and require training prior to use.
| Camera | Category | Max resolution | Lens | Audio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RP | DSLR/ Mirrorless | UHD 4k | Interchangeable RF; EF with adaptor | Built-in; 3.5mm mic input | Full-frame sensor; hybrid photo/video Sensor: 26.2 MP SD Card |
| Canon XF300 | Video | HD 1080p | Zoom; built-in | 2 XLR inputs | Built-in ND filters; long, outdoor events. No 4K. Sensor: 2.37 MP CF Card |
| Canon C100 | Cinema | HD 1080p | Interchangeable EF | 2 XLR inputs | Built-in ND filters; no 4K; professional setup Sensor: 8.3 MP; Super35 SD card |
| Canon C200 | Cinema | Cinema 4k | Interchangeable EF | 2 XLR inputs + 3.5mm | Built-in ND filters; professional setup Sensor: 9.84 MP; Super35 C-Fast; SD card |
| Blackmagic 6K Pro | Cinema | 6k | Interchangeable EF | 2 Mini XLR inputs + 3.5mm | Built-in ND filters; No stabilization Sensor: 21.2 MP; Super35 C-Fast; SD card |
| Sony FX3A | Cinema | Cinema 4K | Interchangeable Sony E | 2 XLR (handle) + 3.5mm | Best low-light; compact; great image stabilization; no ND filters Sensor: 12.1 MP; full-frame SD Card; CF Express A |
Compare recommended uses
| Camera | Simple | Long presentation | Interview | Documentary | Narrative short film | Still photography | Low light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Action 5 Pro | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes | ||||
| Zoom Q4 | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Canon Vixia HF G50 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Panasonic HC-VX1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Canon XC10 | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Photo Camera 1 | Yes | ||||||
| Photo Camera 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Photo Camera 3 | Yes | ||||||
| Canon RP | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Canon XF300 | Best (HD only) | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Canon C100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Canon C200 | Best | Best | Yes | Yes | |||
| Blackmagic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Sony FX3A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Best |
Read about individual cameras
- DJI Action 5 Pro
- GoPro Hero8 (coming soon)
- Zoom Q4
- Vixia HF G50
- Panasonic HC-VX1 (coming soon)
- Canon XC10
- Canon 80D
- Panasonic GH4 (coming soon)
- Olympus E-M5 (coming soon)
- Canon XF300
- Canon EOS C100
- Canon C200
- Canon EOS RP
- Blackmagic 6k Pro (coming soon)
- Sony FX3A (coming soon)