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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Updated by Canon M100
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was announced 8 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M10 grades versus the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M10 ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon M10

 ZV-E1 M10 
LaunchedMarch 2023October 2015More modern by 90 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E1

 M10 ZV-E1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 compared to the ZV-E1.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and ZV-E1 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon M10 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography highlights
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than average in class (483 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
59
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (255 CIPA)
71
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
74
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (255 shots)
79
great battery life (570 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (483g)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography highlights
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (255 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (570 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M10
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
85
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average in class (483g)
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Canon M10 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sony ZV-E1
 Canon EOS M10Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M10 Sony ZV-E1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-12 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Available lenses 23 195
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lbs) 483 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 photos 570 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $2,198