Mirrorless vlogging from Sony – finally!

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 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...

Small and lightweight, Good video quality and options, Fast, accurate autofocu, Beginner-friendly features, If you’re taking your first steps into serious vlogging or content creation, the ZV-E10 is perhaps the ideal gateway camera.

No viewfinder, Big crop with electronic image stabilisation, Limited touchscreen functionality, Those looking for the best in video quality and image stabilisation may be a tad disappointed by the ZV-E10’s lack of in-body stabilisation and limited selection of recording modes.

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.

Vloggers and filmmakers shooting mostly static shots.

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

If I were a vlogger, or aspiring to be one, then the Sony ZV-E10 with its 16-50mm pancake lens would be a very serious contender. The larger APS-C sensor, built-in multi-directional microphone, easy connectivity and the useful, perhaps essential, accessories available all make the kit perfect for...

Light and compact, Capable of high-quality results, Excellent connectivity, Keenly priced, Easy vlogging solution, Wide potential in lens range available

Some controls fiddly, No weather resistance, Zoom action is not easy to keep smooth when handheld, OSS in lenses only

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.

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

Along with a few quite advanced features, the Sony ZV-E10 has an attractive specification for novice vloggers, including some clever options such as Background Defocus, Product Showcase and FacePriority exposure, not to forget Sony’s superb autofocusing system.

Designed specifically for vloggers but also a capable stills camera, Great AF system, Good audio options

Limited use of touch control, Rolling shutter visible, Heavy crop in Active SteadyShot mode

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features