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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A6400 versus Sony ZV-E10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A6400 was introduced 3 years before the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A6400 matches up versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony ZV-E10

 A6400 ZV-E10 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A6400

 ZV-E10 A6400 
IntroducedJuly 2021January 2019More recent by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-E10

 A6400 ZV-E10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 features outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 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).

Look at the Sony A6400 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A6400 and the ZV-E10.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and ZV-E10 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A6400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography information
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
76
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
77
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography features
87
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
81
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-15 2021-07-30
Body design 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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, 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, XAVC-S MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $898 $699