GearShot

Sony Alpha ZV-E10

$448

Best flip-screen + face-tracking combo for solo creators at entry price. The original vlogger APS-C standard.

Watch out for

No in-body stabilization. Slightly older processor vs ZV-E10 II. Budget for a gimbal or lens with OSS if you shoot while moving.

Cost of ownership

Entry to Sony E-mount ecosystem. Lens investment ($300-500 over 3 years) carries forward to any future Sony upgrade.