What makes a good vlogging camera?

Sony ZV-1
(Image credit: Sony)

People often ask me what makes a good vlogging camera, a) because I'm the editor of a camera website, and b) because I used to vlog. Yes, for about a year I was one of those folks zooming about the place pointing a camera at myself and talking inanely while onlookers gave me funny glances.

Still, both of these facts have given me a pretty good idea of what makes a good vlogging camera. It's one thing for a camera reviewer who's never actually vlogged to tell you what's important to look for, but it makes a real difference to have some actual experience shooting (not to mention editing) a vlog. You can watch me make a fool of myself below:

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James Artaius
Editor

James has 22 years experience as a journalist, serving as editor of Digital Camera World for 6 of them. He started working in the photography industry in 2014, product testing and shooting ad campaigns for Olympus, as well as clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal. An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and he loves instant cameras, too.