Sony ZV-E10 review

The Sony ZV-E10 is a logical gap-filler in Sony’s lineup. A vlogging-focused camera with an articulating screen, boosted microphones, and a compact body, it’s a powerful little video tool and takes impressive photos. The ZV-E10 definitely isn’t perfect, with its three main limitations being significant rolling shutter when panning, a non-touch menu system, and no 4K capture at 60p (which isn’t common at the price). Get past those limitations though and you'll find an affordable, video-focused hybrid with solid audio options.

Compact size; Articulating screen; Great autofocus; Impressive stills camera; Solid audio credentials;

Rolling shutter while panning; No 4K/60p video mode; Menu system isn’t touch-optimized; No viewfinder

Sony ZV-E10 review

As a vlogging platform, the ZV-E10 seemingly has a lot to offer: it shoots oversampled 4K/24p video using the full width of its sensor, features a selfie touchscreen, a good built-in directional microphone, headphone/microphone ports and class-leading video autofocus. Battery life is also top of its class and the camera is livestream ready, out of the box. Unfortunately, 4K video capture results in a distracting 'jello effect' for clips with movement and/or fast action. And Full HD video shows poor detail capture compared to the competition.

Vloggers and filmmakers shooting mostly static shots.;

Any form of vlogging that involves movement or capturing fast action. Stills shooters who want a viewfinder.;

Sony ZV-E10 Review

A year after introducing its first camera for vloggers (the fixed-lens ZV-1), Sony is bringing the concept to an interchangeable lens platform. The ZV-E10 ($699.99, body only) is built around the same sensor as the stills-focused a6100, but is made just for video. It has a quality in-camera microphone, a front-facing display, and some focus and metering modes tuned for vlog video. The 4K video it captures is crisp, but digital stabilization tightens the angle of view when working handheld, and a weak battery means you'll want to carry some spares for all-day work.Made for Video and Vlogs The ZV-E10 is built with the needs of video-first creators, particularly vloggers, in mind. As such, it drops the EVF, built-in flash, and Mode dial from the stills-first a6100. Instead, it uses a quality three-capsule microphone (a windscreen is included) and adds a swing-out, front-facing LCD. It's a slim, light camera—2.5 by 4.5 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and 12 ounces. Sony is offering the camer...

Sony's ZV-E10 camera appeals to vloggers with a quality mic and support for swappable lenses, but is held back by a weak battery and a so-so touch interface.

Excellent 4K video at 24 or 30fps; Best-in-class autofocus; Bright, front-facing LCD; Clear in-camera microphone; Supports add-on mic and headphone monitoring; Works as a USB webcam

Battery drains quickly; Digital stabilization adds crop to video; Limited touch controls; In-camera charging slow for on-the-go use; Slow-motion limited to 1080p; No 4K60 recording

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Introduction; Design and controls; Product showcase mode; Storage and battery; Depth of field control; Vlogging; Background defocus mode; Video quality; Picture profiles; Who's it for?;

Introduction; Design and controls; Product showcase mode; Storage and battery; Depth of field control; Vlogging; Background defocus mode; Video quality; Picture profiles; Who's it for?;

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As a vlogging platform, the ZV-E10 seemingly has a lot to offer: it shoots oversampled 4K/24p video using the full width of its sensor, features a selfie touchscreen, a good built-in directional microphone, headphone/microphone ports and class-leading video autofocus.

Vloggers and filmmakers shooting mostly static shots.

Any form of vlogging that involves movement or capturing fast action. Stills shooters who want a viewfinder.