I test cameras for a living, and these are the best vlogging camera deals I'd buy for Black Friday

Succeeding the ZV-1, the ZV-1 II packs many of the same features but delivered the zoom lens with wider field of view that vloggers were calling for, plus a much more useful and intuitive touchscreen. It also has USB-C charging, which cannot be said for the ZV-1 with it's micro USB port – a camera that will potentially be pulled for shelves come 2025 once the EU's Common Charger Directive kicks in. With this $200 price cut, the ZV-1 II comes mightily close in price to the ZV-1 too which is only $50 cheaper now.

This vlogging camera shares many similarities with the ZV-1, including Sony’s impressive SteadyShot stabilization technology, 4K video footage, industry-leading autofocus and face-tracking, three-capsule built-in mic, and a fully articulating screen for easy shooting in selfie mode to guarantee everything is framed the way you want it. The main difference is the lens is a sharp fixed 20mm wide angle one, versus the versatile zoom lens of the ZV-1. Oh, and the price – the ZV-1F is even lower at $399.99 for Black Friday... bargain!

Canon's Powershot V10 sits in our best vlogging cameras guide for good reason – it is the only dedicated model for vlogging, with pocketable proportions and built-in kickstand to make vlogs on the fly a piece of cake. It also has a 1-inch sensor that's larger than that of most of today's smartphones with 4K / 30p video and slow motion Full HD video up to 60fps, backed up with decent internal mics. It can also act as a handy webcam. Overall its tech is a little dated, and image stabilization could be better. However, you'll love the design of the V10, and it's at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday.

Save £170: Canon's Powershot V10 sits in our best vlogging cameras guide for good reason – it is the only dedicated model for vlogging, with pocketable proportions and built-in kickstand to make vlogs on the fly a doddle. It also has a 1-inch sensor that's larger than most of today's smartphones with 4K / 30p video and slow motion Full HD video up to 60fps, backed up with decent internal mics. It can also act as a handy webcam. Overall its tech is a little dated and image stabilization could be better. However, you'll love the design of the V10, and it's at its lowest-ever price for Black Friday.

Price check: £229.99 at Argos

Our long-standing top-rated vlogging camera until it was dethroned by the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, the ZV-1 is a superb all-in-one compact video camera with vlog-friendly features; class-leading autofocus, a bright lens for lovely video bokeh, a hotshoe and 3.5mm mic port, plus side-flipping screen ideal for selfies. We even think it's the better buy than the pricier ZV-1 II which really wasn't the successor we hoped for – the ZV-1 is the better buy, even more so now that it's available for its lowest-ever price.