If you’re looking at cameras for wedding videography this season, the good news is that you’ve got plenty of viable choices in 2025 – and they’ve never been better. To help with your decision, we’ve compiled a list of the best and narrowed it down to a manageable five selections. Here they are, in no particular order.
Panasonic Lumix S1R II
At time of writing, the S1R II is still a fresh addition to the Lumix lineup, still waiting to be put through its paces by the general public but already garnering rave reviews from those in the know.
It’s currently the company’s latest flagship hybrid model, a pro-level powerhouse capable of capturing both stunning still photos and video in a compact and highly affordable package.
That’s the beauty of a hybrid, of course, and chances are that on a typical wedding assignment you won’t be expected to shoot stills exclusively or only video either. With a dedicated button, the S1R II makes it easy to toggle between the two modes seamlessly.
The 44.3MP CMOS sensor is said to deliver the company’s best image quality yet, and the engine is Panasonic’s latest, featuring L2 Technology to maximize the sensor’s performance with high-speed processing. The S1 R II offers 8K video for the first time in a Lumix model, and this is also the only camera of its kind currently capable of recording 32-bit float audio (when used with the DMW-XLR2 microphone adaptor, sold separately).
Sony FX3
There’s nothing really new about the Sony FX3 – it’s been with us now for almost four years – but it remains the first choice for wedding videography among many professionals today, and for many good reasons.
It’s versatile. It’s fully featured. It delivers 4K 10-bit video with S-Cinetone colour science, perfectly usable straight out of camera, but easy to grade, if necessary. Doesn’t overheat. Dual base ISO. Et cetera, et cetera.
These are all great reasons to own the FX3, but for wedding photographers, it’s the compact, lightweight form factor that makes it truly indispensable – the perfect tool to help you blend in on wedding day and capture cinematic footage without a big distracting rig to weigh you down and intimidate guests.
Nikon Z 6III
This is another popular hybrid model that checks all the boxes and boasts an acceptable price tag to boot. In fact, the Z 6III is considered one of Nikon’s most versatile video cameras to date, capable of 6K/60p in N-RAW and 4K/120p in ProRes RAW, with options for oversampling from 6K for enhanced 4K UHD footage.
Full HD recording up to 240p is also supported, as is internal recording of 12-bit 6K N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ, along with 10-bit 5.4K ProRes 422 and H.265.
One of the things that truly sets this camera apart – and what makes it such a great option for shooting wedding videos – is its stellar low-light performance. This is a boon when you’re confined to a dark interior (the inside of a church, say, or a dimly lit restaurant): with the Z 6III, you’ll capture clean images with little or no visible noise, even with the ISO cranked up, and autofocus keeps pace admirably even under these challenging lighting conditions.
Canon EOS R5 II
This second-generation R5 model made an impressive debut last year, surprising many by its ability to improve upon a feature set and performance record that already seemed to set the standard and leave little room for improvement, but the R5 Mark II delivered in spades.
Make no mistake: like its predecessor, this newer model remains primarily a stills-centric hybrid camera, but its video capabilities are hardly an afterthought. The back-illuminated 45MP sensor, advanced autofocus and built-in stabilization combine to deliver highly detailed 8K footage, which may seem like overkill for some but an unparalleled godsend to others.
It’s the industry-leading AF performance, however, that really sets this camera apart and makes it a smart choice for shooting wedding videos. Tracking is powerful enough to lock onto eyes even when they’re momentarily obscured, and even when shooting in low light – tricky conditions that you’re likely to encounter in such fluid situations as wedding gatherings.
Fujifilm X-H2s
An APS-C format Fujifilm model might not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to wedding photography in general and videography in particular, but if you’re willing to forgo full-frame resolution or perhaps just seeking a budget-friendly B cam, the X-H2s makes a nice alternative.
Size matters. For the Fujifilm fanboys and fangirls out there, this was never in question. Slim, compact and lightweight, the X-H2s is inconspicuous, unobtrusive, easy to carry around on longer shoots and just feels good in the hand. The classic dial layout makes it fun to use, and most photographers do their best work when the camera becomes a seamless extension of themselves. If the X-H2S fits the bill, then this is the one for you.
Ergonomics aside, the X-H2s is a portable powerhouse. Featuring a 26MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HS sensor and a seven-stop in-body image stabilization system, the highly capable X-H2s can record up to 6.2K in 4:2:2 10-bit colour internally or 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW via HDMI – to dual cards with no recording limit.
For many Fujifilm fans, the colour science is another major selling point. The X-H2s also gives you a range of film-simulation modes – including Eterna/Cinema, Astia/Soft, and Velvia/Vivid – that can be applied to video to give it a romantic aura, mimicking the look of Fujifilm’s classic film stocks, and you can achieve cinematic colour grading and expanded dynamic range in post thanks to built-in F-Log2.
