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Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Comparison

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Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing A6300 and ZV-E10, two Mirrorless cameras by Sony. Sony Alpha a6300 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Sony ZV-E10 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera.

Sony A6300 was introduced to market in February 2016 and Sony ZV-E10 was launched in July 2021. As you can see, A6300 is 5 years older than ZV-E10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A6300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-03
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Sony E Mount
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 404g. 120 x 67 x 49 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-07-30
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 51200)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 1920 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 343g. 115 x 64 x 45 mm

Sony A6300 was replaced by Sony Alpha a6400. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha a6400 vs Sony Alpha a6300
Sony Alpha a6400 vs Sony ZV-E10

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha a6300 over Sony ZV-E10
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
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Reasons to choose Sony ZV-E10 over Sony Alpha a6300
Gyroscopic Stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilize video in post process
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
In-built Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
32.000 vs 25.600 25% higher Max ISO
Battery Life
440 shots vs 400 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Weight
343 g vs 404 g 61 g lighter
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs With optional app creative shooting
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
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Common Strengths of Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony ZV-E10
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Video Bit rates
100mbps vs 100mbps High Video quality
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs Yes Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony ZV-E10
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A6300 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93″) and weighs 404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz) (including batteries). Sony ZV-E10 has external dimensions of 115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77″) and weighs 343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10. Sony ZV-E10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Sony A6300.

Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10.

Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony ZV-E10 is significantly lighter (61g ) than the Sony A6300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 have the same Sony E lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

A6300
ZV-E10
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Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

A6300
ZV-E10
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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that A6300 has a big advantage over ZV-E10 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Sony A6300 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Sony ZV-E10 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the A6300 and ZV-E10 sensor size comparison.

Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 Cameras


Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 have the same Sony E lens mount and currently there are 184 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony ZV-E10 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Sony A6300 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 36 lenses for Sony E mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Sony A6300 Lenses # of Sony ZV-E10 Lenses
Standard Zoom 18 18
Standard Prime 32 32
Wideangle Zoom 12 12
Wideangle Prime 57 57
Telephoto Zoom 15 15
Telephoto Prime 26 26
SuperZoom 10 10
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 2 2
Macro Prime 9 9
Perspective Control Prime 2 2
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 184 184

Here are some of the most popular Sony E Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Sony E Mount Lenses for A6300 and ZV-E10
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
35mm FF 663gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
35mm FF 602gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
35mm FF 886gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS
35mm FF 2115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 50mm F1.8
35mm FF 186gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
35mm FF 680gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
APS-C / DX 345gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE
35mm FF 772gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony A6300 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony ZV-E10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Sony A6300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony ZV-E10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Sony A6300 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony ZV-E10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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Sony A6300 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony ZV-E10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
404g
Body Thickness 49mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
343g
Body Thickness 45mm
Read the details

Sony A6300 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony ZV-E10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Sony A6300 vs Sony ZV-E10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony A6300 and Sony ZV-E10 scores compare:

Sony A6300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #161 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Sony ZV-E10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #98 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony ZV-E10 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony A6300 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Sony ZV-E10 vs Sony A6300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha a6300 Sony ZV-E10
Brand Sony Sony
Announced 2016-02-03 2021-07-30
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 366.60mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 425 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 184 184
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 1920
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 404g 343g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm 115 x 64 x 45mm
Battery Life 400 shots 440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 85 not tested
DxO Color Depth 24.4 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.7 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1437 not tested
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