Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced June 2013
- Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2021

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

The 1 S1 was introduced 9 years before the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 S1 scores vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 & Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sony ZV-E10
1 S1 | ZV-E10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon 1 S1
ZV-E10 | 1 S1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2021 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 98 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony ZV-E10
1 S1 | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 and the ZV-E10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and ZV-E10 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and ZV-E10.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony ZV-E10 will render greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1 S1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Nikon 1 S1 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon 1 S1 | Sony ZV-E10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2021-07-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 lbs) | 343g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 397 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 440 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $231 | $699 |