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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Nikon 1 AW1 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 AW1 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1 AW1 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1 AW1 scores against the ZV-E10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Sony ZV-E10

 1 AW1 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 ZV-E10 1 AW1 
LaunchedJuly 2021September 2013Newer by 95 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E10

 1 AW1 ZV-E10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 AW1 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 AW1 vs the ZV-E10.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and ZV-E10 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and ZV-E10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 AW1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 AW1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
60
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
77
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
63
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
88
great battery power (440 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 AW1
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging info
29
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
82
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 AW1 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon 1 AW1Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 AW1 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-19 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXPEED 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 135 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Sony E
Total lenses 13 150
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 343g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 428 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $699