Is That a Flip Cam? No, It's Just Canon's New Vlogging Camera

pcmag.com:

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(Opens in a new window) 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.

Controls looks pretty straightforward too. There's a Record button on the front, and you can view the LCD from the rear, or flip it forward for self recording. A more extensive set of controls is located on the rear. For audio, the V10 has a stereo array on top, and leverages noise reduction to keep camera operation sounds out of your video.

A wide-angle lens is included to support the popular arm's length selfie recording that influencers and vloggers have taken to. The 19mm F2.8 prime is wide enough to capture talent and a decent swath of background even with digital stabilization enabled. The Type 1 format image sensor should provide some level of background blur too, though we've not had a chance to try the camera to evaluate its picture quality.

You can use the V10 as a webcam too; supports UVC/UAC via its USB-C port. The USB port also charges the