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The 4 Best Vlogging Cameras With Flip Screens - Spring 2023 Reviews

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Best Vlogging Cameras With Flip Screens

Having a screen that can flip all the way around to face you is a huge benefit for vlogging, allowing you to monitor your recording and ensure you stay in frame and in focus. That said, there are a ton of camera options out there, and there's no single best vlogging camera. The most important thing is choosing a camera that fits your budget, ergonomic preferences, and the type of content you'd like to create.

We've bought and tested over 80 cameras in our lab, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best vlogging cameras with flip screens. We've limited these picks to cameras with fully articulated screens—that is, the kind you can flip all the way around at different angles. If you aren't so particular about the screen and don't mind options that simply flip up or down 180 degrees, you can also check out our recommendations for the best vlogging cameras, period, or the best mirrorless cameras. And if you're interested in more advanced video work, you can take a look at the best cameras for filmmaking instead.


  1. Best Vlogging Camera With Flip Screen

    The Fujifilm X-S10 is the best flip screen vlogging camera we've tested. Besides having a fully articulated screen that you can flip around to face you, it's a super well-built camera with a comfortable handgrip and intuitive controls. It's also one of the few cameras in its price range to feature in-body image stabilization (IBIS), making it easier to capture smooth handheld footage.

    While there are cameras out there, like the Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II, that have more advanced video specs, the X-S10 still has excellent internal recording capability. It's also well-rounded enough for various kinds of online content. With 4k video at up to 30 fps and a slow-motion recording mode that can shoot 1080p at up to 240 fps, it can capture everything from cinematic footage to slow-mo and smooth action. It even supports Log recording and comes with Fuji's helpful film simulation profiles, some of which, like Eterna, are tailored specifically toward video and filmmaking. Overall, this is one of the most versatile APS-C cameras that you can get for the price.

    See our review

  2. Best Mid-Range Vlogging Camera With Flip Screen

    The Nikon Z fc is the prettiest camera on this list, but thankfully, it has the performance to match. While designed to look like a vintage Nikon SLR, it's very much a modern mirrorless camera under the hood. Internally, it's fitted with an excellent high-resolution digital sensor and a solid autofocus system. All in all, it performs very similarly to the Nikon Z 50. Unlike that model, however, it has a vari-angle touchscreen that lets you monitor yourself while vlogging.

    While it falls around the same price range as the Fujifilm X-S10 if you buy the body only, it's a bit more affordable with a bundled kit lens, making this a great deal if you want to save money and don't mind losing out on IBIS. And while it can't record 240 fps super slow-motion, you still get 1080p recording at 120 fps, plus 4k at up to 30 fps and a decent battery life with no overheating. Overall, this is one of the most stylish cameras on the market and an excellent mid-range choice for vloggers.

    See our review

  3. Best Budget Vlogging Camera With Flip Screen

    If you're on a tighter budget, the Sony ZV-E10 is one of the best budget video cameras on the market. It doesn't have a viewfinder like the picks above, so it's a little less versatile if you're also interested in taking photos. However, it's nice and portable, and it has a large, fully articulated screen that's ideal for vlogging. It also has the best battery life of the bunch and unlimited recording times.

    Frame rate options are more limited here, with a noticeable crop on 4k 30 fps videos. Rolling shutter can also be pronounced with quicker camera movements and pans, but this is still an excellent video camera for the price, and Sony's autofocus system is one of the best in the business. There's even a special focus mode just for beauty and product vloggers, which automatically switches focus to objects held up in the frame. Ultimately, this is the best option for those who want to start vlogging without spending a fortune.

    See our review

  4. Best Compact Vlogging Camera With Flip Screen

    If you like the sound of the Sony ZV-E10 but prefer something more portable, then you're in luck, thanks to the Sony ZV-1. It's essentially a compact fixed-lens version of the ZV-E10. You won't have the flexibility to switch out different lenses, but it's a highly portable all-in-one camera you can easily take wherever you go. Like the ZV-E10, it has a fully articulated screen and no viewfinder, along with the same specialized vlogging features like the 'Product Showcase' setting that prioritizes objects in front of the frame.

    The autofocus, in general, is excellent and reliable at tracking moving subjects, and the video quality is surprisingly good, despite its smaller one-inch sensor. However, the biggest trade-off here is battery life and heat management, but that's fairly typical of a point-and-shoot camera like this. Overall, it's still a great option if you need something more compact for on-the-go vlogging.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is an excellent camera for vlogging. Like the Fujifilm X-S10, it has in-body image stabilization. However, it's a lot more portable thanks to its smaller Micro Four Thirds sensor, though there is a slight trade-off in image quality and low-light capability. See our review
  • Panasonic LUMIX G100: The Panasonic LUMIX G100 is a great Micro Four Thirds vlogging camera with a compact body and a fully articulated screen. It's portable and delivers good overall video quality, but it lacks the Fujifilm X-S10's in-body image stabilization and has only a 10-minute recording time limit in 4k. See our review
  • Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II: The Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II is an excellent video camera for more advanced users interested in cinematic content. It has more recording format and resolution options than the Fujifilm X-S10, but it's more expensive and is likely overkill for most YouTubers and vloggers. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Apr 24, 2023: Added the Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II to Notable Mentions.

  2. Jan 24, 2023: Verified accuracy and relevance of picks, with adjustments to text for clarity.

  3. Oct 26, 2022: Restructured article for clarity and to better represent user needs; removed irrelevant Notable Mentions.

  4. May 06, 2022: Removed the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and added the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III as a 'More Portable Alternative' to the Fujifilm X-S10.

  5. Dec 10, 2021: Moved the Fujifilm X-T4 to Notable Mentions and made the Fujifilm X-S10 the 'Best Mirrorless Vlogging Camera With A Flip Screen'. Added the Canon EOS M50 Mark II as the 'Best Budget Vlogging Camera With A Flip Screen.'

All Reviews

Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best flip screen cameras for most people to buy. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability (no cameras that are difficult to find or almost out of stock in the U.S.).

If you'd like to choose for yourself, here's the list of all our reviews for cameras with fully articulated screens. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There's no single best camera with flip screen capability. Personal taste, preference, and shooting habits will matter more in your selection.