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Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Released July 2021
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Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sony A6500 and Sony ZV-E10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A6500 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A6500 grades versus the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony ZV-E10

 A6500 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A6500

 ZV-E10 A6500 
ReleasedJuly 2021October 2016More recent by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony ZV-E10

 A6500 ZV-E10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6500 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Sony A6500 and Sony ZV-E10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6500 compared to the ZV-E10.

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and ZV-E10 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6500
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
82
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6500 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
77
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (350 per charge)
77
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography info
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
88
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery life (350 shots)
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
39
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A6500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6500 Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-10-06 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 grams (1.00 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1405 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,298 $699