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Sony ZV-E10

5.3

An interchangeable-lens vlogging body with a vari-angle screen and mic and headphone jacks; it suits beginner video creators who want E-mount lenses.

Sony E mount
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AmazonNewPrime deliveryAS OF NOV 3, 6:15 PM ET
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Spec sheet

SENSORMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.24.2MPAPS-C
BURSTThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.11 fpsFastest the maker quotes
VIDEOThe highest video resolution it records internally.4KMax internal
IBISIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.NoneLens IS only
BATTERYShots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.440CIPA shots, rear screen
WEIGHTBody with battery and card, without a lens.343 gWith battery and card
MOUNTWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.ESony E

Photo

SensorResolution, size and build. Stacked sensors read out fastest, which helps fast action and cuts rolling-shutter wobble.24.2MP · APS-C · CMOS
Native ISOThe standard sensitivity range. Higher ISO lets you shoot in dimmer light, at the cost of more noise.100–32,000
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech
Flash syncThe fastest shutter speed you can use with a regular flash. Higher is better for flash outdoors in bright light.1/160 s
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals · down to −3 EV

Video

Max resolutionThe highest resolution and frame rate it records internally. More than 4K gives room to crop or stabilise in editing.4K 30p
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60p
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.8-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.None
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.No
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphone
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.Micro
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.No

Body & handling

Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulating
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-I / Memory Stick Duo
USB-C powerCan run from a USB-C power bank while shooting, not just charge the battery.Yes
BatteryThe battery model, for buying spares.NP-FW50
Size (W × H × D)Width, height and depth as the maker publishes them: the body only for interchangeable-lens cameras, including the built-in lens for compacts. Makers measure slightly differently. Compare bodies in the size tool.115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8 mm

How the ZV-E10 connects

Works with

3

Competes with

3

Steps up and down

1

Adapts from

1
  • Canon EF via Sigma MC-11Adapted lenses keep autofocus
Compare withZfcR50Sony ZV-E10 IIThe Sony ZV-E10 family →

Pros and cons

COMPARED WITH 9 APS-C CAMERAS, $557–$1,098
Pros
  • +Light to carry

    343 g. Rivals here typically have 403 g.

  • +Long battery life

    440 shots per charge. Rivals here typically have 350 shots per charge.

Cons, and what fixes them
  • –Slower burst

    11 fps. Rivals here typically have 15 fps.

    Canon EOS R5015 fps instead of 11 fps$679 · $69 lessDifferent lens mount: your E lenses won't fit natively.See the R50Compare
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From the retailer

AMAZON · AS OF NOV 3, 6:15 PM ET
  • Large 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor and fast BIONZ X processor
  • 4K Movie oversampled from 6k w/ full pixel readout, no pixel binning
  • Product Showcase Setting transitions focus from face to object
  • Background Defocus button instantly toggles between defocus effect on/off
  • Easy live streaming w/ single USB cable and no extra hardware/software
ModelILCZV-E10/B
Part numberILCZV-E10/B
ColorBlack
Release date2021-08-31