The ZV-E10 definitely isn’t perfect, but you can easily argue away the things it doesn’t nail when you consider its price tag. If you shoot 4K video and pan a lot, it’s not for you – that jelly effect is just too real. Drop the resolution to 1080p though, or shoot without aggressively panning (or even better, using a fixed tripod) and its value is hard to overstate. Add to the mix its impressive audio capture options – that three-capsule microphone, plus headphone and microphone ports – not to mention the multimedia shoe mount at the top, and it quickly becomes clear that there’s nothing else quite like the ZV-E10 on the market. As a compact APS-C vlogging option, it’s tough to beat.

Excellent autofocus; Sharp 4K video; Fantastic audio options;

Bad 4K rolling shutter; No in-body image stabilisation; No touch display;

Excellent autofocus; Sharp 4K video; Fantastic audio options;

Bad 4K rolling shutter; No in-body image stabilisation; No touch display;

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

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.

Compact size; Articulating screen; Great autofocus; Impressive stills camera; Solid audio credentials;

Rolling shutter while panning; No 4K/60p video mode; Menu system isn’t touch-optimized; No viewfinder

Small and lightweight; Good video quality and options; Fast, accurate autofocu; Beginner-friendly features;

No viewfinder; Big crop with electronic image stabilisation; Limited touchscreen functionality;

The Sony ZV-E10 is excellent for vlogging, which is no surprise since this is its main intended use. The camera has a fully articulated screen that lets you monitor yourself while filming.

Fully articulated screen., Great battery life., Excellent overall autofocus., No recording time limit.

No IBIS., Autofocus isn't as reliable as other Sony cameras., Very noticeable rolling shutter effect.

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

As a vlogging platform, the ZV-E10 seemingly has a lot to offer: it shoots oversampled 4K/24p video using the full width of its sensor, features a selfie touchscreen, a good built-in directional microphone, headphone/microphone ports and class-leading video autofocus. Battery life is also top of its class and the camera is livestream ready, out of the box. Unfortunately, 4K video capture results in a distracting 'jello effect' for clips with movement and/or fast action. And Full HD video shows poor detail capture compared to the competition.

Vloggers and filmmakers shooting mostly static shots.;

Any form of vlogging that involves movement or capturing fast action. Stills shooters who want a viewfinder.;

As a vlogging platform, the ZV-E10 seemingly has a lot to offer: it shoots oversampled 4K/24p video using the full width of its sensor, features a selfie touchscreen, a good built-in directional microphone, headphone/microphone ports and class-leading video autofocus.

Vloggers and filmmakers shooting mostly static shots.

Any form of vlogging that involves movement or capturing fast action. Stills shooters who want a viewfinder.