Overview
The Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera is designed for vloggers and solo content creators, combining a large APS-C sensor with mirrorless versatility. Compared to smartphones, it delivers higher image quality, expanded creative control, and the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, allowing you to capture your world with precision and style.
Inspired by the ZV-1, the ZV-E10 emphasizes portability and ease-of-use, with a vari-angle LCD screen for accurate framing, an integrated directional microphone for clear audio, and built-in modes such as Background Defocus and Product Showcase to highlight subjects and objects with ease.
Core Features
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor with BIONZ X processor.
- 425-point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-time Eye AF and tracking
- UHD 4K video up to 30p with 6K oversampling.
- Vari-angle 3.0" 921.6k-dot side flip-out touchscreen LCD.
- Directional 3-capsule microphone with windscreen.
- Product Showcase and Background Defocus shooting modes.
- Slow & Quick (S&Q) mode and Full HD up to 120 fps.
- NP-FW50 battery for up to 440 shots or 125 minutes of recording.
Content-Creation Focus
The ZV-E10 is tailored for solo creators and vloggers. Its side flip-out 3.0" LCD makes framing natural and intuitive, while vertical display support ensures compatibility with TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. The integrated tally lamp and red border on the LCD clearly indicate recording status.
The directional 3-capsule microphone captures forward-facing audio with minimal distortion, complemented by a dedicated windscreen for outdoor recording. Both 3.5mm microphone and headphone ports are available, and the Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible digital microphones, reducing cable clutter and the need for external power.
Autofocus & Tracking
The 425-point Fast Hybrid AF system blends phase-detection and contrast-detection for fast, precise focusing across 84% of the frame. Real-time Eye AF ensures sharp focus on human and animal eyes, while AI-based real-time tracking recognizes and tracks moving subjects automatically. Face/Eye Priority AF maintains focus even when subjects move or turn away from the frame.
- Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals
- AI-based real-time tracking for dynamic subjects
Video Capabilities
UHD 4K video is captured at 30p using full pixel readout with 6K oversampling, reducing moiré and aliasing. Full HD 1080p supports up to 120 fps for smooth slow-motion. Uncompressed HDMI output allows external recording with 4:2:2 sampling. S-Log2, S-Log3, and HLG gamma curves, along with BT.2020 color space, provide professional-grade post-production flexibility.
- UHD 4K 30p with 6K oversampling
- Full HD 1080p up to 120 fps
- S-Log2, S-Log3, and HLG gamma curves for wide dynamic range
- Vertical video metadata tagging for smartphone playback
Slow & Quick (S&Q) mode and interval shooting provide creative options for time-lapses, speed ramps, and slow-motion sequences.
Design & Handling
The ZV-E10 is compact and lightweight, with a large right-hand grip and intuitive button layout for one-handed operation. A vari-angle LCD folds against the body to automatically power off the camera when not in use. Dedicated buttons provide instant access to Movie Record, Background Defocus, Product Showcase, and S&Q modes. An integrated zoom lever works with compatible Power Zoom lenses for seamless framing.
The included NP-FW50 battery supports up to 440 shots or approximately 125 minutes of recording, and power can also be supplied via USB Type-C or the optional AC-PW20AM adapter.
Wireless & Connectivity
Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable instant image transfer to mobile devices, live view monitoring, remote shutter control, and sharing directly to social media or cloud services. The camera is compatible with the Movie Edit add-on in the Imaging Edge mobile app. Additionally, Bluetooth connectivity allows the use of the optional GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip for more efficient control during vlogging or solo filming.
Imaging
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000), Actual: 25 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) | 1.5x (Additional Crop in Select Video Modes) |
| Image Stabilization | Digital (Video Only) |
| Built-In ND Filter | No |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane & Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 Seconds (Photo), 1/4 to 1/4000 Second (Movie) |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity | Photo: Manual 100-32,000 (Extended: 50-51,200), Auto 100-6400; Video: Manual 100-32,000, Auto 100-6400 |
| Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | 2500 to 9900K, Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps (Raw up to 46 Frames / JPEG up to 116 Frames) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording | XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 25/29.97/23.98 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s VBR) 1920 x 1080p at 100/23.98/120/50/25/29.97/59.94 fps (16 to 100 Mb/s VBR) |
| Video Output | 4:2:2 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 up to 25/29.97/23.98 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log2, Sony S-Log3 |
| Recording Limit | No |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo (Top) |
| Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) |
| Internal Storage | No |
| Video I/O | 1x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output, 1x 3.5 mm TRS Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) / Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS (Imaging Edge Mobile – Access Stored Files, Remote Control) |
| Global Positioning | GPS via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
| Display Type | Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCD |
| Resolution | 921,600 Dot |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual |
| Focus Mode | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to +20 EV |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/160 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
General
| Battery | 1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh (Approx. 440 Shots) |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Tripod Mount | 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Operating Conditions | 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Conditions | -20 to 55°C |
| Camera Dimensions (W x H x D) | 115.2 x 64.2 x 44.8 mm |
| Camera Weight | 343 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16.3 x 16.3 x 11.4 cm |
What's Included
- Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera (Black)
- NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020 mAh)
- Body Cap
- AC Adapter
- USB-C Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Wind Screen
- Wind Screen Adapter
- Barcode: 53969
- UPC Barcode: 4548736128712
- Supplier Code: sd3128