Vloggers have a new form factor to mull now that Canon has entered the growing vlog camera space with the PowerShot V10.
Canon is getting into vlog cameras. It’s not a surprise move; the space is hot right now and rival brands Nikon and Sony already compete. Its first swing at the concept, the PowerShot V10, comes with in fresh, eye-catching form factor, which helps to cement the notion that it’s purpose-built for self-recorded, vlog-style video.
The V10’s form factor is refreshing, but not totally unfamiliar. The skinny, smartphone-style body is reminiscent of Flip Video cameras that ruled the consumer market in the late aughts. It makes more sense for handheld use versus the Sony ZV-1F, a vlog camera that’s shaped like a normal point-and-shoot—the ZV-1F screams for a vlogging tripod grip for stable handheld recording, which adds to the cost. The V10 sidesteps that requirement, and includes an integrated kickstand with +/-30 degrees of tilt for tabletop recording.
