ZV-E1vs ZV-E10
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Which should you buy?
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
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 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | ZV-E1 (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — Active Mode for video | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 483g (with battery) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | ZV-E1 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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