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.
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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