Z6vs ZV-E10
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 (2018) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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