Sony FX30 vs Sony ZV-E10
The bottom line
There's a real price gap here: the Sony ZV-E10 at $749 versus the Sony FX30 at $1,899. The extra buys you dual card slots and weather sealing. The question is whether those advantages are ones you'll use often enough to justify the premium — if not, the cheaper body is the smart buy.
Choose the Sony FX30 if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 120p 4K vs 30p and both mic and headphone jacks for monitored audio.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (51,200) and AF that focuses down to -6 EV give it the edge after dark.
- ✓You need backup-while-you-shoot reliability — dual card slots (the other has one) matter for paid work like weddings and events.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
Choose the Sony ZV-E10 if…
- ✓You're budget-conscious — it launched $749, about $1,150 less, freeing money for lenses.
- ✓You value portability — at 343g (12.1 oz) it's noticeably lighter than the 561g (1.24 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Sony FX30 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
- ›Price: the Sony ZV-E10 launched at $749, $1,150 under the Sony FX30 — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Card slots: the Sony FX30 has dual slots for instant backup — the reliability paid work depends on.
- ›Durability: the Sony FX30 is weather-sealed against dust and rain; the other isn't.
- ›Weight: the Sony ZV-E10 is 343g (12.1 oz) vs 561g (1.24 lb) — 218g you'll feel on a long day out.
- ›Burst: the Sony ZV-E10 shoots 11fps to the Sony FX30's 10fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony FX30 or the Sony ZV-E10 better?
There's a real price gap here: the Sony ZV-E10 at $749 versus the Sony FX30 at $1,899. The extra buys you dual card slots and weather sealing. The question is whether those advantages are ones you'll use often enough to justify the premium — if not, the cheaper body is the smart buy.
Who should choose the Sony FX30?
Choose the Sony FX30 if you shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 120p 4K vs 30p and both mic and headphone jacks for monitored audio. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (51,200) and AF that focuses down to -6 EV give it the edge after dark. Choose it if you need backup-while-you-shoot reliability — dual card slots (the other has one) matter for paid work like weddings and events. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
Who should choose the Sony ZV-E10?
Choose the Sony ZV-E10 if you're budget-conscious — it launched $749, about $1,150 less, freeing money for lenses. Choose it if you value portability — at 343g (12.1 oz) it's noticeably lighter than the 561g (1.24 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Sony FX30 and the Sony ZV-E10?
Video: the Sony FX30 is the stronger video tool — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ X |
| Effective Resolution | 26.1 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 800 – 51200 | 100 – 32000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 400 – 102400 | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | − | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 10 fps | 11 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 240p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone | S-Log3 / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo (XLR via top handle) | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 759 | 425 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -6 EV | -2 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | − | − |
| EVF Resolution | − | − |
| EVF Magnification | − | − |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.44M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slots | 2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,899 | $749 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 129.7×77.8×84.5 mm | 115.2×64.2×44.8 mm |
| Weight | 561g (1.24 lb) | 343g (12.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | − | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 600 shots | 440 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | NP-FW50 |
