Sony ZV-E10

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
    • 425 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 1920 Video Shooting
    • 13 h Video Recording Limit
    • HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Sony ZV-E10 was announced in 2021 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Mirrorless camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution.

    Sony ZV-E10 can capture video up to 3840 x 1920 resolution with no recording time limit.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony ZV-E10.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Animal Eye Detection
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   Unlimited Video Recording
    •   High Video Recording Limit
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
    •   Video Resolution - 3840 x 1920

    Screen

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Sony ZV-E10 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 920k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Sony ZV-E10 with Fully Articulated screen

    Sensor

    Sony ZV-E10 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Sony ZV-E10's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.6 mm366.6 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


    Lens Mount

    Sony ZV-E10 has Sony E lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony ZV-E10.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    NFC

    Sony ZV-E10 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Sony ZV-E10 has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Sony ZV-E10 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony ZV-E10 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Sony ZV-E10 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 425 focusing points and from -3 to +20 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces and additional eye detection further locks the focus on one of the eyes and tracks it down during the motion.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Sony ZV-E10 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77"). It weighs 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    115 mm (4.53")

    64 mm (2.52")

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    64 mm (2.52")

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    45 mm (1.77")

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    Sony ZV-E10 dimensions

    Sony ZV-E10 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony ZV-E10 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Sony ZV-E10 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Sony ZV-E10 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Sony ZV-E10 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Animal Eye Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Sony ZV-E10 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Sony ZV-E10 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Sony ZV-E10 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Video Resolution - 3840 x 1920
    •   High Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    Sony ZV-E10 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony ZV-E10 and give score of 77 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    77

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 62 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   32,000 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    70

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 70 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

    Video

    GOOD
    80

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 80 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Video Resolution - 3840 x 1920
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   Unlimited Video Recording
    •   High Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    92

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 92 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   425 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Animal Eye Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    84

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 84 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    97

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 97 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony ZV-E10 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


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