Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera Body, Black
Perfect for vloggers, the Sony ZV-E10 combines a large APS-C sensor and mirrorless versatility with a suite of specialized features built just for content creators. Improving on the ubiquitous smartphone, the ZV-E10 is an Alpha camera that delivers improved image quality, a wider variety of lenses, and greater control to boost your shooting creativity.
Taking a concept that originated with the ZV-1, the ZV-E10 is the mirrorless continuation of this idea of a camera built around the concept of vlogging. It's a portable and highly capable camera, but it incorporates several design options and shooting modes that are ideal for solo productions. A vari-angle screen lets you frame shots precisely, the built-in directional microphone is specifically designed to record more accurate sound from front-facing subjects, and shooting modes like Background Defocus and Product Showcase help you highlight specific subjects with ease.
In terms of specifications, the ZV-E10 revolves around a 24.2MP Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor, which enables UHD 4K video recording at up to 30p, Full HD recording at 120p, and stills shooting at up to 11 fps. Sensitivity ranges from 100 to 32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions, and the sensor design also integrates a 425-point Fast Hybrid AF system for precise subject tracking and detection.
The body design is reminiscent of Sony’s other Alpha E mount cameras and features an intuitive control layout alongside the functional 3.0″ Vari-angle LCD touchscreen for intuitive settings control and framing. With audio being a primary concern of vlogging and creative content, the ZV-E10 focuses on this aspect of shooting by including a 3-capsule directional microphone within the camera’s design, as well as incorporating 3.5mm microphone and headphone ports and making the top Multi Interface Shoe capable of supporting a Digital Audio Interface for improved audio quality.
Vlogging Features
Optimized camera design
The 3.0" 921.6k-dot rear touchscreen LCD features a side-flipping design that's ideal for filming yourself or taking selfies in a natural and intuitive way.
The side-opening windscreen allows for a redesigned top plate, which incorporates a 3-capsule directional microphone specifically designed for forward-facing audio recording. Additionally, a dedicated windscreen for the built-in microphone is included to help achieve clearer audio when working outdoors.
3.5mm microphone and headphone ports are also included for more advanced audio recording, and the Multi Interface Shoe also benefits audio recording capabilities. This accessory shoe supports a digital audio interface, which helps achieve lower noise during recording and also eliminates cable clutter and the need for external power when working with compatible shoe-mounted microphones.
The front indicator light serves as a visual indicator of when recording is in progress. Additionally, the LCD screen can display a red border frame to serve as an additional recording indicator.
Live streaming is possible directly from the camera by simply connecting it to a compatible computer or mobile device via USB, allowing the camera's video and audio capabilities to be used for live social media and video conferencing. UVC and UAC standards are supported to improve image and audio quality during streaming.
Specialized shooting modes
The product showcase setup is ideal for vlogs and product demo or review videos and allows for quick and smooth focus transitions between a subject's face and an object placed in front of the lens.
Background Defocus allows you to instantly switch to the maximum aperture setting of the attached lens, using a custom button function, to isolate your subject with shallow depth of field and bokeh.
Face-priority AE detects the subject's face and adjusts the exposure to ensure the face is rendered with ideal brightness, even if they walk from a bright location into the shade. The AE technology also suppresses abrupt changes in exposure if the subject quickly moves out of the frame to eliminate unexpected or extremely dark shots.
Refined color science helps optimize skin tones for any subject, whether still or video, for a healthy, natural look that encompasses different ages, genders, and ethnicities.
The Soft Skin effect can be used to smooth and soften wrinkles or blemishes on a subject's face to create a soft, natural complexion. The default setting is Medium and can be adjusted to Off, Low, or High. For longer shots, extended continuous video recording is available by setting the Auto Power Off setting to High.
Movie footage can be tagged with specific metadata to indicate vertical recording orientation for direct playback in smartphone apps or for other cases where vertical video playback is required.
Active SteadyShot is an advanced image stabilization mode that ensures stable video while moving, even when shooting handheld while walking.
Image quality, autofocus and 4K video
24.2MP Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor
A revised 24.2MP APS-C-format Exmor CMOS sensor delivers smooth, nuanced image quality with minimal noise and high sensitivity from ISO 100-32000, which can be further expanded to ISO 51200 for working in low-light conditions.
The sensor dimensions are approximately 3 times larger than a 1" sensor and up to 10 times larger than some smartphone sensors, allowing for higher sensitivity, less noise, and better control over depth of field.
The BIONZ X sensor and processor combination also boasts a maximum continuous shooting speed of 11 fps with AF and AE and enables the output of 14-bit raw files for a wide tonal and color scale.
425-point Fast Hybrid AF
The sensor design incorporates a 425-point Fast Hybrid AF system, which combines phase-detection and contrast-detection methods to achieve fast, natural, and accurate focusing performance.
The on-chip focusing system covers 84% of the sensor field and is capable of achieving focus in just 0.02 seconds.
Real-time Eye AF can prioritize focusing on human or animal eyes to ensure sharpness when taking portraits. When selected, this feature is activated by half-pressing the shutter button, and you can choose to prioritize the right or left eye.
Real-time Tracking uses AI-based algorithms to automatically recognize and track moving subjects. If Face/Eye-Priority AF is enabled, this tracking method will track a subject's eye or face in real time, with continuous changes based on the subject's moving state.
4K video recording
UHD 4K video recording is possible at up to 30p and uses full pixel readout with 6K oversampling to produce greater detail with reduced moiré and aliasing. Full HD 1080p recording is also supported at frame rates up to 120 fps, with both resolutions using the 100 Mb/s XAVC S format contained within an MP4 container with 4:2:0 sampling. In addition to high-resolution internal recording, the uncompressed HDMI output also allows the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.
Slow & Quick (S&Q) mode allows shooters to capture Full HD video in specific increments between 1 and 120 fps. These settings will allow you to slow down the action and speed up a slow-moving scene.
There is no recording limit for movie recording, allowing for longer takes and uninterrupted recordings of live events.
With extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the ZV-E10 allows users to adjust gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Utilize the same S-Log2 gamma curve found in high-end Sony Cinema Cameras, which squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal than traditional 709 recording, for greater post-production flexibility. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut, and in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available to produce an effective 14-stop dynamic range with greater gradation control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.
Interval shooting mode is ideal for creating time-lapse movies using Imaging Edge software. Intervals between 1 and 60 seconds can be selected to record up to 9,999 sequential shots. Additionally, the camera's battery can be charged via the USB port using a portable battery pack to benefit extended time-lapse shooting sessions.
Physical design and wireless connectivity
Camera body design
Designed for handheld applications and one-handed use, the camera features a large right grip and an intuitive physical control layout.
The grip design, along with the vari-angle LCD screen, also accommodates working from front-facing angles, such as when vlogging or taking selfies.
The integrated zoom lever surrounds the shutter button and works in conjunction with select power zoom lenses.
The Vari-Angle Screen can be closed against the body, with the screen facing inward, to automatically turn off the camera even when the power switch is set to 'On'. Dedicated Movie Record, Background Defocus, Product Showcase, and S&Q buttons provide direct access to common functions used by vloggers. The included NP-FW50 battery has a capacity of up to 440 shots or approximately 125 minutes of recording per charge. The camera can also be powered via the USB Type-C port or using the optional AC-PW20AM AC adapter.
Wireless and shared
Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity allows for instant image transfer to mobile devices for direct sharing online on social media, email, and cloud storage. Once connected, the paired mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and, using the Smart Remote, remotely control the camera's shutter release.
The ZV-E10 is also compatible with the Movie Edit plug-in of the Imaging Edge mobile app.
Bluetooth connectivity allows connection to the optional GP-VPT2BT Wireless Shooting Grip for a con.
Box contents:
- 1x Sony ZV-E10 mirrorless camera
- 1x NP-FW50 battery
- 1x USB power adapter
- 1x neck strap
- 1x windshield with adapter
- 1x cap
- 1x USB-A to USB-C cable
