Sony Alpha ZV-E10 ZV-E10 Black 2021
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 425-point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-Time Eye AF make this a standout for sharp, reliable subject tracking in video. Its lightweight 343g body, side flip-out touchscreen, and directional 3-capsule mic offer a purpose-built, portable vlogging setup without needing external audio gear. This camera is best for vloggers and YouTubers who need direct-to-camera 4K30p recording with easy background defocus controls.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 425-point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-Time Eye AF make this a standout for sharp, reliable subject tracking in video. Its lightweight 343g body, side flip-out touchscreen, and directional 3-capsule mic offer a purpose-built, portable vlogging setup without needing external audio gear. This camera is best for vloggers and YouTubers who need direct-to-camera 4K30p recording with easy background defocus controls.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
- Af points 425
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weight g 343
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong battery (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 440 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ZV-E10 ZV-E10 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 343 | 579 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ZV-E10 ZV-E10 | 88.1 | 36.2 | 66.1 | 69.5 | 70.3 | 86.2 | 92.5 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.2 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.7 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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