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

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 excellent internal recording capability. 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 with more advanced video specs, the X-S10 is still more than capable for most types of online content. With 4k recording up to 30 fps and a slow-motion recording mode that can shoot 1080p at up to 240 fps, it can shoot more cinematic-looking video as well as slowed-down action footage. It even supports Log recording, although, with 8-bit internal recording, you may just be better off sticking to one of the included 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.

The Nikon Z fc is the prettiest camera on this list, but thankfully, it has the performance to match. Designed to look like a vintage Nikon SLR, the Z fc might be one of the most stylish cameras on the market today, but it's very much a modern mirrorless camera under the hood. Inside is an excellent high-resolution digital sensor, a solid autofocus system, and 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 some 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. All in all, this is an excellent mid-range choice for vloggers.

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, flippy screen that's ideal for vlogging. It also has the best battery life of the bunch, along with unlimited recording times.

Frame rate options are a bit 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 switches focus to objects held up in frame without you having to block your face. Ultimately, this is the best option for those who want to get started with vlogging without breaking the bank.

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, which is 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 that 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.