Sony ZV-E10

Sony's ZV-E10 camera appeals to vloggers with a quality mic and support for swappable lenses, but is held back by a weak battery and a so-so touch interface.

The Sony ZV-E10 is excellent for vlogging, which is no surprise since this is its intended use. The camera has a fully articulated screen that lets you monitor yourself while filming. If you don't have a monopod or shooting grip, the camera's handgrip has a relatively flat design that makes it easier to hold in a selfie position. It has an excellent autofocus system that tracks faces well, and video quality is good overall, although it struggles a bit with noise in low light. Unfortunately, there's very noticeable rolling shutter effect in 4k, which can distort straight lines in the background when vlogging on the move.

The perfect entry-level mirrorless camera for would-be YouTubers and vloggers, the ZV-E10 makes capturing good-looking 4K and Full HD clips easy. Packed with useful video-centric features, it’s also sufficiently small and lightweight to take almost anywhere, while its support for E-mount lenses means its performance can be adapted and improved if required.

The Sony ZV-E10 is a logical gap-filler in Sony’s lineup. A vlogging-focused camera with an articulating screen, boosted microphones, and a compact body, it’s a powerful little video tool and takes impressive photos. The ZV-E10 definitely isn’t perfect, with its three main limitations being significant rolling shutter when panning, a non-touch menu system, and no 4K capture at 60p (which isn’t common at the price). Get past those limitations though and you'll find an affordable, video-focused hybrid with solid audio options.