Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
86 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
86 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Revealed June 2022
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2021
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Sony ZV-E10
| Z30 | ZV-E10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2022 |  | July 2021 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Nikon Z30
| ZV-E10 | Z30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Sony ZV-E10
| Z30 | ZV-E10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display dimension | 3.00" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Nikon Z30 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (405g)
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography advice
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography information
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (405g)
good battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (405 grams)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Sony ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Sony ZV-E10 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-06-29 | 2021-07-30 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 35 | 150 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 343 grams (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 440 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $650 | $699 |