Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D60 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sony ZV-E10 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D60 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 Nikon D60 has a "Nikon DX"-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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D60 has 10,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony ZV-E10 has a 139 % larger resolution than Nikon D60. 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 Nikon D60. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D60 has 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Sony ZV-E10 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D60 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D60 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony ZV-E10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D60

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 Nikon D60 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 Nikon D60 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.

Nikon D60 weighs 522 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 52% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D60 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D60, 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	Nikon D60
Name	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
Manufacturer	Sony	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
Release Year	2021	2008
Release Date	2021-07-27	2008-01-29
MSRP	699 USD	649 USD
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Camera Type	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10,2 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ X	Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	10	12
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	Nikon D60
Autofocus Motor	Yes	No
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	3
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F 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	DX / APS-C (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
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	No
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× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
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	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot
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	Nikon D60
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	Nikon D60
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
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 (Optional (ML-L3))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony ZV-E10	Nikon D60
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	500 shots
Width	115 mm	126 mm
Height	64 mm	94 mm
Depth	45 mm	64 mm
Weight	343 gram	522 gram