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Sony FX5 vs ZV-E10
Quick take: The ZV-E10 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-E10 is the most affordable; only the Sony FX5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
ZV-E10 — Vlogging & Video: Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
ZV-E10 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 | ZV-E10Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,699 | £599Best |
| Sensor | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.6MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 734g (with battery and card) | 343g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Sony FX5
ZV-E10
Portrait
6.9/10
6.0/10
Street
5.3/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
8.7/10
5.5/10
Documentary
8.3/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.1/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
6.1/10
Casual
5.1/10
6.9/10
Food
7.4/10
6.7/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.5/10
Architecture
6.1/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
5.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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