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Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
Photography Glossary

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A6000 was introduced 8 years before the ZV-E10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A6000 scores versus the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony ZV-E10

 A6000 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A6000

 ZV-E10 A6000 
AnnouncedJuly 2021April 2014More modern by 88 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony ZV-E10

 A6000 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6000 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A6000 versus the ZV-E10.

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6000 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6000
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography info
73
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
77
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
88
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6000
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
33
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
82
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
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Sony A6000 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6000 Sony ZV-E10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-23 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 179 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 344 gr (0.76 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 440 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $548 $699