Z30vs ZV-E10 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 405g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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