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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51
Nikon 1 V1 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V2
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1 V1 (10MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 V1 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V1 was introduced 10 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1 V1 grades vs the ZV-E10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Sony ZV-E10

 1 V1 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon 1 V1

 ZV-E10 1 V1 
RevealedJuly 2021January 2012More recent by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V1 and Sony ZV-E10

 1 V1 ZV-E10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V1 has external measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 V1 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 V1 vs the ZV-E10.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V1 and ZV-E10 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V1 and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will show greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 1 V1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
62
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography factors
53
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
77
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
41
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon 1 V1 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V1 and Sony ZV-E10
 Nikon 1 V1Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon 1 V1 Sony ZV-E10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-20 2021-07-30
Body design 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 135 425
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Sony E
Total lenses 13 150
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 343 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $670 $699