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ZV-1F vs ZV-E10
Quick take: The ZV-E10 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-E10 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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 | ZV-1FSony · 2022 | ZV-E10Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549Best | £599 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (digital Active SteadyShot only) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps (continuous AF) | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 256g (with battery and card)Best | 343g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 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
ZV-1F
ZV-E10
Portrait
3.6/10
6.0/10
Street
6.3/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.6/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
3.8/10
5.5/10
Documentary
5.0/10
5.7/10
Landscape
4.5/10
5.2/10
Casual
7.1/10
6.9/10
Food
6.2/10
6.7/10
Macro
4.2/10
5.5/10
Architecture
4.7/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
3.7/10
5.4/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
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Sports & Action
—
5.5/10
Wildlife
—
6.1/10
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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