Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon D7100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon D7100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Sony ZV-E10

Nikon D7100

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D7100 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Sony ZV-E10 were released 2021 and Nikon D7100 was released 2013. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Sony ZV-E10	2021
Nikon D7100	2013

Type of camera

Sony ZV-E10 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D7100 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 D7100 has a "Nikon DX"-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
Nikon D7100	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7100 has 24,1 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
Nikon D7100	24,1 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

ISO range

Sony ZV-E10 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D7100. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D7100 has 100 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Sony ZV-E10	100-32000
Nikon D7100	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 Nikon D7100

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 D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Sony ZV-E10	11
Nikon D7100	6

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 Nikon D7100 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.

Nikon D7100 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 97% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Camera	Weight
Sony ZV-E10	343 gr 0.76 lb
Nikon D7100	675 gr 1.49 lb