Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z30 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was revealed 12 months after the ZV-E10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z30 matches up versus the ZV-E10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z30 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z30 against the ZV-E10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and ZV-E10 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and ZV-E10.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony ZV-E10 to provide extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.