Choosing the right camera for you can be a very tricky task, but if you follow this guide you should be able to find your perfect match.
Due to the fact that technology in this area advances so quickly, this blog post is going to be a 'buy this latest camera it's the best' post, it's a level above that, explaining the variables that go into choosing the best camera for you.
What I suggest is finding out exactly what you need from a camera and then finding the camera that best suits your needs.
There are two main factors to take into consideration when choosing a camera:
What you need it for.
What your budget is.
So first of all let's address what you will be filming with it.
Variables -
Record time
Profile (visibly a big or small camera)
Resolution
General picture quality
Sound recording
FPS
Low light level
Dynamic range
DSLR is an acronym for digital single lens reflex, it's basically a digital stills camera that can shoot video.
The drawbacks of DSLRs are filming length, they can't film for longer than 30 mins at a time, the audio is generally pretty rubbish,
The benefits of using a DSLR are the cost, the easy manoeuvrability and the fact that they are also a stills camera.