Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10
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Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Sony A7 II
- Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2021

Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Sony A7 III and Sony ZV-E10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the A7 III (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The A7 III was announced 4 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7 III grades versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony ZV-E10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony ZV-E10
A7 III | ZV-E10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A7 III
ZV-E10 | A7 III | |||
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Revealed | July 2021 | ![]() | February 2018 | More recent by 41 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony ZV-E10
A7 III | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7 III and Sony ZV-E10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A7 III versus the ZV-E10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and ZV-E10 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and ZV-E10.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A7 III provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older A7 III is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Sony A7 III vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony ZV-E10 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-27 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 150 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 343 gr (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photographs | 440 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $1,998 | $699 |