Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon EOS 1100D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS 1100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1100D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Sony ZV-E10 were released 2021 and Canon EOS 1100D was released 2011. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony ZV-E10 2021
Canon EOS 1100D 2011

Type of camera

Sony ZV-E10 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1100D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony ZV-E10 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1100D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony ZV-E10 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1100D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1100D has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony ZV-E10 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 1100D 12,2 MP
12166656 pixels
4272 x 2848

Sony ZV-E10 has a 97 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1100D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony ZV-E10 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1100D. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 1100D has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Sony ZV-E10 100-32000
Canon EOS 1100D 100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony ZV-E10
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1100D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony ZV-E10 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony ZV-E10 11
Canon EOS 1100D 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS 1100D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1100D weighs 495 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 44% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony ZV-E10 343 gr
0.76 lb
Canon EOS 1100D 495 gr
1.09 lb

Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon EOS 1100D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS 1100D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Name Sony ZV-E10 Canon EOS 1100D
Manufacturer Sony Canon
Release Date and Price
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Release Year 2021 2011
Release Date 2021-07-27 2011-02-07
MSRP 699 USD 419 USD
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Camera Type
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor BIONZ X DIGIC 4
Image
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 6400
White Balance Presets 10 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 9
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Frames per second 11 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 9 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 1920
1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Supported (no further information) Yes (E3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony ZV-E10
Canon EOS 1100D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 700 shots
Width 115 mm 130 mm
Height 64 mm 100 mm
Depth 45 mm 78 mm
Weight 343 gram 495 gram