Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon EOS 400D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS 400D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 400D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sony ZV-E10 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 400D 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 400D 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.

** 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 400D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony ZV-E10 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 400D. 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 400D. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 400D has 100 to 1600.

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 400D

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 400D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony ZV-E10. Unfortunately Canon EOS 400D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 400D weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 62% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon EOS 400D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 and Canon EOS 400D, 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 400D
Name	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
Manufacturer	Sony	Canon
Release Date and Price	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
Release Year	2021	2006
Release Date	2021-07-27	2006-08-24
MSRP	699 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
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	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ X	DIGIC 2
Image	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 1600
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 400D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
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 400D
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2,5”
Screen dots	920000	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
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 400D
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	12 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)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony ZV-E10	Canon EOS 400D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger	NB-2L
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	370 shots
Width	115 mm	127 mm
Height	64 mm	94 mm
Depth	45 mm	65 mm
Weight	343 gram	556 gram