Sony a6100 vs Sony ZV-E10
The bottom line
These are closely matched on paper, so it comes down to emphasis. The Sony ZV-E10 leans further into video, while the Sony a6100 is the stronger stills tool. Match the body to whichever you do more of — the differences below show exactly where each pulls ahead.
Choose the Sony a6100 if…
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -3 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Choose the Sony ZV-E10 if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap).
- ✓You vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Sony ZV-E10 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
- ›Price: the Sony ZV-E10 launched at $749, $100 under the Sony a6100 — money that could go toward glass.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony a6100 or the Sony ZV-E10 better?
These are closely matched on paper, so it comes down to emphasis. The Sony ZV-E10 leans further into video, while the Sony a6100 is the stronger stills tool. Match the body to whichever you do more of — the differences below show exactly where each pulls ahead.
Who should choose the Sony a6100?
Choose the Sony a6100 if you shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -3 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Who should choose the Sony ZV-E10?
Choose the Sony ZV-E10 if you shoot video seriously — it brings no per-clip recording limit (vs a 29-min cap). Choose it if you vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
What is the main difference between the Sony a6100 and the Sony ZV-E10?
Video: the Sony ZV-E10 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
| Effective Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 32000 | 100 – 32000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 51200 | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 | 1/160 |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 11 fps | 11 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | HLG | S-Log3 / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 425 | 425 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -3 EV | -2 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | − |
| EVF Resolution | 1.44M dots | − |
| EVF Magnification | 0.7x | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 0.92M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $849 | $749 |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 120×66.9×59.4 mm | 115.2×64.2×44.8 mm |
| Weight | 396g (14.0 oz) | 343g (12.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 420 shots | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 470 shots | 440 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
