Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Here is a complete overview of the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-E10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the ZV-1 (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the ZV-1 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZV-1 was released 14 months earlier than the ZV-E10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZV-1 grades against the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony ZV-1 & Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are available at Sony ZV-1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony ZV-1 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZV-1 compared to the ZV-E10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZV-1 and ZV-E10 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZV-1 and ZV-E10.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZV-1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZV-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.