If you’re looking to get started with video, look no further than the Sony ZV-E10. This budget vlogging camera is the perfect camcorder to start with. It’s similar to Sony Alpha cameras like the aforementioned Sony α6100, but it’s aimed more at vloggers and videographers. To that end, it has an updated internal microphone, a detachable windshield to reduce ambient noise, and a fully articulated screen that makes it easy to track yourself while shooting.

Unfortunately, you don’t get a viewfinder here, but the camera is super portable and feels relatively well built. Battery life is also impressive for a mirrorless model. Plus, its autofocus system is reliable and accurate, and it even has specialized focus modes for vloggers, like ‘Product Showcase’, which automatically switches focus to any subject held in the frame for, say, product reviews or makeup tutorials . Overall, if you’re looking for an entry-level camcorder that won’t break the bank, this one is hard to beat.