Sony a6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Sony · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6300
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony ZV-E10
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Sony a6300 and Sony ZV-E10 are both mirrorless cameras on the Sony E mount, so any E-mount lens you buy serves either body. The a6300 arrived in 2016 and the ZV-E10 followed five years later in 2021. Each pairs that mount with an APS-C sensor. The ZV-E10 is the smaller and lighter body. It measures 115 x 64 x 45 mm and weighs 343 g, against 120 x 67 x 49 mm and 404 g for the a6300, a saving of 61 g. That favours an everyday bag over a dedicated camera case. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 3, 2016 | July 27, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 120 x 67 x 49 mm | 115 x 64 x 45 mm |
| Camera weight | 404 g | 343 g |
| Optics | 68/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe a6300 is the better choice for framing in bright outdoor light, because it offers a 2,359,296-dot electronic viewfinder while the ZV-E10 has no viewfinder at all. With the ZV-E10 you compose entirely on the rear screen, whatever the glare or weather around you. Resolution gives neither camera a real cropping edge, at 24.2 MP on the a6300 against 24 MP. Native ISO range differs, with the ZV-E10 reaching 32000 against 25600 on the a6300, and both expand to 51200. Neither body stabilises the sensor, so dim-light handheld work depends on a stabilised lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15.6 x 23.5 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
11 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Sony E | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Bionz X | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 235929609900000 | N/A |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlowing fast action is equally well served, because both cameras record 4K video and offer a maximum 120 fps frame rate for slow-motion work. Both also include built-in timelapse recording for clouds, traffic or sunset sequences. QuickTime editors get native MOV files from the ZV-E10, which records MPEG-4, XAVC S and MOV. The a6300 instead records MPEG-4, XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and H.264, which covers legacy AVCHD footage. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1920 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, MOV |
| Features | 54/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe ZV-E10 gives you touch control on its 3-inch LCD and supports Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi. The a6300 has neither, pairing its non-touch screen with Wi-Fi only. Both offer a flip-out screen for waist-level or overhead framing. The a6300 answers with weather sealing and a built-in flash, both absent on the ZV-E10. Sealing suits dusty trails and drizzle, and the pop-up flash provides instant fill light without a shoe-mounted unit. Both accept external flash, and neither has GPS. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9216001150001500000 | 9200001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 24/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe ZV-E10 carries the higher battery rating, at 440 shots against 400 for the a6300 under their respective test conditions. Both use the same NP-FW50 battery, so one set of spares and a shared charger covers either body. Neither camera has dual card slots or USB charging, so a second card means swapping in the field. Both accept SD, SDHC and SDXC media, and the ZV-E10 additionally supports Memory Stick Pro Duo. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
400 shots1505000 | 440 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the a6300 if you mainly shoot outdoors. Its electronic viewfinder, weather sealing and built-in flash serve landscape hikes, travel stills and handheld documentary work in changing conditions.
Choose the ZV-E10 for screen-first shooting, with touch focus, Bluetooth transfer to a phone and the lighter body for everyday carrying. Both share the Sony E mount and APS-C sensor format, so your lenses transfer between them. The biggest differences are in the body.