Nikon 1 AW1 vs Sony ZV-E10

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.

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 AW1 & Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.