A6300vs ZV-E10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed body.
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
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
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 zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the a6300 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6300 (2016) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 361g (with battery and card) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6300 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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