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Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80
Sony FX30 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
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
  • Released July 2021
Photography Glossary

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the FX30 (26MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The FX30 was brought out 15 months after the ZV-E10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX30 matches up vs the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony ZV-E10

 FX30 ZV-E10 
ReleasedSeptember 2022July 2021Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution2360k920kCrisper screen (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony FX30

 ZV-E10 FX30 

Common features in the Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10

 FX30 ZV-E10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony FX30 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX30 vs the ZV-E10.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX30 and ZV-E10 is 64 and 86 respectively.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX30 and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony FX30 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FX30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony FX30 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646g)
82
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
77
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (570 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
88
great battery power (440 shots)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony FX30
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 shots)
two card slots
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition (646g)
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony FX30Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony FX30 Sony ZV-E10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-28 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6192 x 4128 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 759 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 187 150
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, 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 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 grams (1.42 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 570 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,800 $699