Camcorder or DSLR for vlogging ?

[Minusorange]

So I'm looking to buy a video recording device that can do at least 1080p @ 60fps so I can start doing reviews for the random electronics stuff I've been buying

Is a camcorder or a DSLR better for this ? I'm thinking DSLR but I'm not sure it's worth the extra money (the ability to take nice pictures is obviously a huge +)

My current camera is my phone an LG G3, no DSLR but shoots 13mp and can do 4k @ 30fps so maybe all I need is a tripod for that instead of shelling out £300+ on a new camera ?

I'm okay for microphones so audio quality for the device isn't important, although an audio input could be advantageous (saves on having to match audio to video in post edit)

 

[Minusorange]

Phones are amazing now especially with certain apps.

I use filmic pro for video and Focos for pictures. Filmic is absolutely fantastic and will take your smartphone cinematography to the next level

This app is incompatible with your device.

Guess my G3 is too old

yeah you don't need to buy a new camera, your phone should be more than enough. Tripod and phone adapter.

If you want to buy anything look at lighting, camera's capture light, the more and better quality the light the more professional your video will look.

LED panels, softboxes, or even a couple of desk lamps with decent bulbs or daylight bulbs can be bounced off nearby walls to add much more light. Bounced light is a softer light, like being outside on a cloudy day, no harsh shadows. On a clear sky day with lots of sun you'll get lots of lot but it's not diffused so you'll get harsh shadows.

Depend on what electronics you are reviewing and how you are doing them you may benefit from a light tent. You don't have to spend a fortune on lights but it pays to play around.

I'll give it a go, I needed some more desk spot type lights anyway for doing electronics so they can likely double up as camera lighting too and if it doesn't work too well at least I'll have a tripod for any camera/camcorder I decide to buy

 

[Minusorange]

once we've figured out the connections issues (ie no XLR ports) since we have expensive wireless mics with that connection type.

Portable battery powered preamp will solve that problem

Most phones these days do pretty well for that kind of use as mentioned above though some have limitations on 4K recording.

Yep only 4k at 30fps, even 1080p is locked at 30 despite the sensor being capable of doing 60

 

[Minusorange]

Why do you want to shoot at 60fps?

Because it's smoother video and is better when you wish to reduce playback speed for slow mo edits, I mean I can get by with 30fps as it'll do the job but 60fps is better