The Sony ZV-E1 is the latest and greatest model in Sony's ZV series of vlogger cameras. Sony equipped the ZV-E1 with its latest technologies, and somehow managed to keep this full frame sensor camera in impressively compact external dimensions. But how compact is it really, compared to the APS-C sensor Sony ZV-E10, especially when the lenses come into play? Below are some real-life scaled comparison images of these two cameras with comparable lenses attached:
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G vs Sony ZV-E1 with Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
The Sony ZV-E10 with the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G weighs 315g / 0.69lbs less than the ZV-E1 with the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G combination. The 10-20mm lens has FF equivalent focal range of 10-30mm, which is 5mm shorter on the long-end; however we can assume most vloggers will be using these lenses on the wide end.
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G vs Sony ZV-E1 with Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G | Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 10-20mm | 16-35mm |
| Max Format | APS-C / DX | 35mm FF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.13m | 0.28m |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x | 0.23x |
| Weight | 178g | 353g |
| Length | 55mm | 88mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 81mm |
| Filter Thread | 62mm | 72mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 11mm F1.8 vs Sony ZV-E1 with Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is quite popular among vloggers due to its wide angle and relatively compact size, however combined with the ZV-E1, this pair is 332g/0.73 lbs heavier than the ZV-E10&Sony E 11mm F1.8 combo.
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 11mm F1.8 vs Sony ZV-E1 with Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony E 11mm F1.8 | Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 11mm | 20mm |
| Max Format | APS-C / DX | 35mm FF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.12m | 0.19m |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.22x |
| Weight | 181g | 373g |
| Length | 58mm | 85mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 74mm |
| Filter Thread | 55mm | 67mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Sony ZV-E1 with Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
The 24-70mm represents a classic focal range that finds a place in most photographers&videographers camera bag. The Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G lens is not a particularly small lens in the APS-C coverage lens world but still has an advantage over the ZV-E1&Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II combo.
Sony ZV-E10 with Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G vs Sony ZV-E1 with Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16-55mm | 24-70mm |
| Max Format | APS-C / DX | 35mm FF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.33m | 0.21m |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.32x |
| Weight | 494g | 695g |
| Length | 100mm | 120mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 88mm |
| Filter Thread | 67mm | 82mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
As these scaled comparison images proves, the ZV-E10 paired with APS-C lenses offers significantly smaller combos compared to ZV-E1 with Full-frame lenses in the similar focal ranges. You have to choose between 'Size&price' vs 'iage quality&features'. Here is a comparison table of these two cameras to give you a better idea about pros and cons of both options:
Sony ZV-E1 vs ZV-E10 Feature and Specs Comparison
