Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-E10→Sony A5100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A5100 offers little measurable spec improvement over the ZV-E10. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | ZV-E10 | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.5 | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-E10 | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £200 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (use OIS lenses) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 343g body only | 224g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
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