Sony RX100 vs Sony ZV-E10

The following is a in depth analysis of the Sony RX100 versus Sony ZV-E10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the RX100 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 was released 10 years before the ZV-E10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the RX100 grades against the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 versus the ZV-E10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 and ZV-E10 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged RX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.