Video Cameras for Gaming Streamers

Streaming has become a bona fide form of content creation, but, more importantly, it’s uniquely equipped to help build and solidify a fan base around your work and establish a sense of community. This is especially valuable in virtual arenas like gaming, where chats and interactivity are as much a part of the streaming experience as the games themselves. Gamers occupy a peculiar space of playing a dual role of lifestyle content creator and someone whose popularity is measured against their gaming skills. Of course, there are plenty of gaming streamers who don’t build a career out of competitive play, but the ability to balance personality with play is a key facet of developing a presence in the video game world.

Because there are so many ways to stream, finding the right camera for the job can be tricky. Not only are there more options than ever across numerous price points, but different cameras are designed with different needs in mind. This might sound obvious but think about it like buying a car: the more money you spend, the more features you get. However, the most expensive sports car is a poor fit for off-road travel, and a superior option might be less than a third of the price. Whether you’re at a competition level, using games as an avenue of casual content creation, or just playing with friends, we’ve got just the cameras for the job!

Logitech Mevo Start All-in-one Wireless Livestreaming CameraLogitech StreamCam Plus Content Creator WebcamLogitech 4K Pro 90FPS WebcamLogitech C920S Pro HD 1080p WebcamZoom Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder with XY MicrophoneGoPro HERO10 / GoPro HERO11 5.3K60 Waterproof Action CameraInsta360 ONEX2 Pocket Action Video Camera / One RS Boost 4K Edition Action Video CameraDJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Video Camera Power ComboLight Up Your Livestream!

Logitech Mevo Start All-in-one Wireless Livestreaming Camera

Sometimes you have to go where the moment takes you. Whether it’s attending a competition, building your personal brand, or going to any location that requires remote streaming access, Logitech’s got you covered. Their Mevo Start all-in-one wireless livestreaming camera was engineered to be a modular, mobility-minded camera perfect for high-quality streaming anywhere. Its six-hour battery life ensures a consistent 1080p at 30 fps — more than enough for on-site events or lifestyle content. It captures audio at a crystalline 16-bit/48kHz resolution via its built-in microphone. Alternatively, you can incorporate your microphone of choice with the 3.5mm auxiliary input or USB-C port.

Lightweight and compact, the Mevo comes built for livestreaming connectivity to every major platform, alongside custom RTMP/RTMPS feeds, right out of the box. To further reduce clutter and enable painless, portable streaming, the free Mevo Multicam app handles all your connectivity concerns and incorporates gesture-style controls for easy panning, zooming, and multicamera management. Yep, you read that right. The Mevo easily synchronizes with additional units for comprehensive setups and multiple angles, taking advantage of the spatial processing of the MEMS microphones and the vivid images made possible by the Sony IMX307 sensor. If that weren’t enough, then the Mevo Multicam app can utilize your phone’s microphone as an audio source and process multiple inputs at once. Of course, each camera includes a versatile mounting thread for easy setups that accommodate most rigs.

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Logitech StreamCam Plus Content Creator Webcam

From livestreaming to content creation, Logitech’s StreamCam Plus is a high-powered webcam engineered for gaming. Clear imagery is captured in 1080p Full HD at a lightning-fast 60 fps, making it a fantastic choice for live-performance gaming and quick-reflex shooters. Thoughtful design features include built-in facial tracking alongside intelligent auto-zoom and auto-frame, ensuring you stay centered and clear for all your biggest moments. Moreover, the StreamCam Plus is built with a genuine glass lens, delivering reliable clarity that won’t fuzz out like the digital zoom features found in most webcams.

USB-C connectivity optimizes the camera for use with Streamlabs Desktop and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) alongside support for Full HD vertical video, expanding its repertoire to painlessly accommodate apps like TikTok or Facebook Live. You’ll also find two omnidirectional microphones built into the StreamCam Plus for capturing high-quality audio, and the included Logitech Capture software allows you to control your camera straight from your computer. If this wasn’t enough, then the camera ships with a desktop tripod, a universal mount, and a monitor mount. For gamers with bold personalities and high-octane playing styles, Logitech’s StreamCam Plus is a versatile, accommodating choice with a beginner-friendly price tag.

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Logitech 4K Pro 90FPS Webcam

Whether you’re gaming solo or in good company, Logitech’s 4K Pro 90 fps webcam presents the ultimate blend of performance and portability. Engineered for modern streaming needs, this camera’s name says it all: crystal-clear 4K video and unfettered 90 fps resolution. But that’s not all. The camera’s 5x zoom, intelligent multi-facial recognition, and auto-focus guarantee your framing is perfectly locked on everyone in ultra-high-definition focus throughout your stream. What’s more, the camera’s RightLight 3 and HDR systems ensure dynamic, responsive reactions to harsh, dim, and fluctuating lighting.

An onboard microphone saves you the worry of forgetting to capture audio, and the camera’s USB-C connectivity provides fast, reliable operation that will keep your stream secure on your platform of choice. Partnered Twitch streamers will appreciate the ultra-high frame rate as it can match on-the-fly encoding of your stream for later viewing. One of the camera’s most impressive strengths is its modularity. Not only does it feature a threaded mount for accommodating various setups and arrangements, but its removable clip also lets you easily attach the camera to numerous surfaces without any hassle. Mobility and on-the-fly changes are a breeze, and the included carrying bag protects against scratches and grime when you’re traveling to an event or competition.

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Logitech C920S Pro HD 1080p Webcam

We’ve all seen some impressive streaming setups from complex, multicamera arrangements to full-blown video studios. As fun as these things are, none of them really matter if your gaming content isn’t good. Put another way: you need to have a solid foundation, and every streamer has to start somewhere. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean sacrificing quality visuals! Logitech’s C920S Pro HD 1080p webcam is a beginner-friendly camera that doesn’t skimp on value. With an encompassing yet focused 78-degree field of view, the C920S delivers 1080p Full HD video at 30 fps. Its five-element glass lens keeps images sharp — an especially useful feature when used with the camera’s auto-focus to avoid distortion experienced with digital zoom.

Rest assured that your recordings will be clear and balanced, thanks to the onboard RightLight 2 system, which automatically corrects and adjusts for changes in brightness and lighting without sacrificing HD visuals. A versatile and removable mounting clip ensures accommodating placement of the camera in countless arrangements, and its dual onboard microphones make audio capture a breeze. For newer streamers looking for a high-quality, flexible camera, the C920S is loaded with everything you need for a reliable, HD stream.

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Zoom Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder with XY Microphone

Zoom’s impressive assortment of recording gear masterfully balances reliable, high-quality capture with sturdy, mobility-minded design. Their Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder is no exception. From darkness to daylight, live events and solo streams, this all-in-one boasts an array of high-quality, accommodating features. Its ultra-wide 150-degree field of view combines powerful optics and onboard image processing with a fixed aperture to capture stunning 4K video at 30 fps in any lighting.

Twelve preset scenes make visual management a breeze in any environment. The Q2n-4K’s Concert Light mode is ideal for dynamic shifts in brightness and visuals, so no moment goes unseen! A vivid, built-in LCD display lets you easily access your recording options, including variable frame rates of 24–60 fps, a high-resolution slow-motion feature, and five different point-of-view options to keep the right stuff in focus. On the audio front, the Q2n-4K boasts a set of stereo XY microphones with an impressive 120dB SPL and 24-bit/96kHz resolution. With its mobility-minded design, you get two hours of the camera’s full suite of recording capabilities on just two AA batteries. Or you can keep it powered indefinitely with a USB charger (sold separately). The camera also includes a convenient, removable lens cover to keep out disruptive glare, and the onboard 1/8-inch stereo I/O easily accommodates external sources for a complete recording experience. Whether you’re gaming on the go or just need a portable powerhouse, Zoom’s Q2n-4K ensures reliable, high-quality audio and visuals to be streamed straight to your preferred platform. Just point and shoot!

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GoPro HERO10 & GoPro HERO11 5.3K60 Waterproof Action Camera

At this point, GoPro products are to action cameras what Kleenex are to tissues, but that doesn’t mean they’re only made for white water rafting and skydiving. In fact, GoPro’s compact designs and exceptional recording quality make them a perfect choice for gamers of all stripes. GoPro’s HERO series of cameras boasts some serious power under the hood, capable of 5.3K video at 60 fps with outstanding photos captured at 20+ megapixels. Experience astonishing depth of color with GoPro’s award-winning HyperSmooth stabilization technology. Plus, if you can find a way to game underwater (or just want to spice up your personal brand with impressive lifestyle content), the HERO cameras are waterproof to a depth of 33 feet, and the same rugged housing weathers the elements with ease.

A built-in, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery delivers hours of juice, and the onboard image-sensing technology dynamically and reliably adjusts for changes in lighting. GoPro’s Wi-Fi connectivity can automatically save images and videos to cloud storage, or it can send them directly to your email. For intense moments, you can move down to 2.7K while capturing 8x slo-mo, and the HERO11 even allows for cinematic 360-degree recording, thanks to the intelligent Horizon Lock technology. It should go without saying that the HERO cameras travel easily, thanks to their enduring housing, making them a fantastic choice for any setting, gaming or otherwise!

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Insta360 ONE X2 Pocket Action Video Camera & One RS Boost 4K Edition Action Video Camera

Insta360’s ONE series of cameras are engineered for portability and uncompromising image capture. The ONE X2 and ONE RS Boost cameras are powerful, adaptable, and great for streaming at home and on location. As the brand name suggests, these cameras deliver HD 360-degree shots enhanced by the “Invisible selfie stick” mode, which automatically removes the selfie stick from shots to create drone-style and otherwise-impossible recordings without hardware obstruction.

Serving up a formidable 4K resolution (5.7K in the ONE X2), depth, color, and clarity are reliably delivered with each shot. Features like FlowState stabilization and Horizon Lock are great for dynamic circumstances and lifestyle content, providing smooth, consistent, and steady recordings. Onboard sensors facilitate visual clarity in fluctuating and low-light situations, keeping details crisp and legible.

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DJI Action 2 Dual-screen Video Camera Power Combo

With the DJI Action series of cameras, you get a potent combination of portability, power, and performance. A modular design allows for convenient, adaptable arrangements at virtually any angle with minimal intrusion. The sleek form factor includes a responsive touchscreen for straightforward access to the Action suite of recording tools, including time lapse, slow motion, and more. Don’t let the small frames fool you — these robust enclosures are engineered to endure the elements with waterproof operation down to depths of at least 32 feet! Plus, the 155-degree super-wide field of view affords a vast array of still-image and video recording, all at a blazing 4K/120 fps.

There’s more to these cameras than video, however. Thanks to a squad of integrated microphones, DJI Mic compatibility, and several accessories included with DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle every aspect of your filming project. Better yet, case-free waterproof operation, a freeze-resistant battery, and water- and stain-resistant touchscreens will make sure your gear is safe, no matter what environment you’re working in.

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Light Up Your Livestream!

Once you’ve upgraded your camera, lighting is a fun and easy way to add sizzle to your stream. From single- to multicamera setups, purely decorative and set design–centered, Sweetwater offers a range of lighting options to illuminate your virtual presence. For a detailed rundown on choosing the right lights for you, take a look at our guide!

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Depending on the scope and ambition of your planned streaming setup, green screens and backdrops are a fantastic way to get creative with your visuals. Moreover, they help to establish a visual consistency for new and returning viewers.

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Ready to Go Live? Give Sweetwater a Call!

No matter how you approach your content, streaming is a fun, accessible way to connect to fans and friends while building a community around the shared experience of gaming. With plenty of platforms to broadcast your brand, it’s important to set reasonable goals for yourself and choose the camera that’s best for your needs. From lifestyle and on-the-go gaming to competition-level play or just hanging out with friends, these cameras have what it takes to kick-start your livestreaming journey! Our Sweetwater Sales Engineers are available at (800) 222-4700 to answer any questions you might have on these products and more. Give us a call to find the right camera for you!
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