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ZV-E1 vs ZV-E10
Quick take: The ZV-E10 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-E10 is the most affordable; only the ZV-E1 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 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-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
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-E1Sony · 2023 | ZV-E10Sony · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,779 | £599Best |
| Sensor | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| 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 | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min videoBest | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 483g (with battery and card) | 343g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None — screen only | No viewfinder |
| 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 SD UHS-II slot | 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 |
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-E1
ZV-E10
Portrait
7.0/10
6.0/10
Street
6.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.9/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
7.2/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
8.0/10
5.5/10
Documentary
8.2/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
5.5/10
Landscape
5.7/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
6.1/10
Casual
5.9/10
6.9/10
Food
7.1/10
6.7/10
Macro
6.7/10
5.5/10
Architecture
5.4/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
7.2/10
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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