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Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony FX3 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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
  • Launched July 2021
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Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX3 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the FX3 (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FX3 was launched 5 months before the ZV-E10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX3 matches up versus the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Sony ZV-E10

 FX3 ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1440k920kSharper screen (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony FX3

 ZV-E10 FX3 

Common features in the Sony FX3 and Sony ZV-E10

 FX3 ZV-E10 
LaunchedFebruary 2021July 2021Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony FX3 features external measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX3 compared to the ZV-E10.

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX3 and ZV-E10 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX3 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-E10 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony FX3 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
82
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony FX3 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
77
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony FX3 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography features
71
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
88
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony FX3 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony FX3 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
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Sony FX3 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony FX3 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony FX3Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony FX3 Sony ZV-E10
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-02-23 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4240 x 2832 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 759 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 187 150
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/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 716 gr (1.58 lb) 343 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 3900 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 440 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $3,900 $699