I test cameras for a living, and these are the best vlogging camera deals I'd buy for Black Friday
Kickstart your vlogging venture with these beginner Sony and Canon cameras for their lowest-ever prices
If you're looking for your first vlogging camera to kickstart and elevate your online content, look no further because I've found unbeatable deals on some of my favorite tried-and-tested models, including the Sony ZV-1 and Canon Powershot V10.
I've been scouring leading retailers for the best Black Friday deals and there are surprisingly good bargains this year, especially the Canon Powershot V10 for £229 at Amazon in the UK (was £399.99) which is a dedicated model that sits in our best vlogging cameras guide. Likewise, the Sony ZV-1 for £499 at Amazon (was £699) is a stellar deal – both being lowest-ever prices. In the US, other Sony vlogging camera deals that stand out for me are for the ZV-1F now just $398 at Best Buy and Sony's latest vlogging compact, the ZV-1 II for just $698 (was $898) at Amazon.
Sadly, there's no deal for our top-ranked vlogging camera yet, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. However, there are plenty of other camera deals to be had, and I've collected up my choice bargains in this Black Friday camera deals 2024 roundup. Scroll down and you'll find my fave compact vlogging camera deals.
Today's best vlogging camera deals in the US
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.
Today's best vlogging camera deals in the UK
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.
More of today's Black Friday sales in the US
- Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99
- Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99
- Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99
- Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
- Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping
- Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99
- Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture
- Lowe's: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31
- Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
- Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry
- Samsung: $1,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
- Target: save on furniture, tech & clothing
- Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, furniture & appliances
More of today's Black Friday sales in the UK
- Amazon: up to 68% off toothbrushes and TVs
- AO: savings on games consoles and appliances
- Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts
- Boots: up to 50% off Dyson, Oral-B and Philips
- Currys: early deals on TVs, appliances, laptops
- Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299
- Dyson: up to £150 off
- Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech
- EE: up to £600 off Samsung and Apple
- John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs
- LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets
- Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing
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Tim is the Cameras editor at TechRadar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.