Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon Z6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Nikon Z6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Sony ZV-E10

Nikon Z6

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E10 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon Z6 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Sony ZV-E10 were released 2021 and Nikon Z6 was released 2018. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Sony ZV-E10	2021
Nikon Z6	2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony ZV-E10 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z6 has a "Nikon FX"-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 Z6	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 Z6 has 25 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 Z6	25 MP 24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024

Nikon Z6 has a 1 % larger resolution than Sony ZV-E10. 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

Nikon Z6 has a larger ISO-range than Sony ZV-E10. Nikon Z6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony ZV-E10 has 100 to 32000.

Camera	ISO Range
Sony ZV-E10	100-32000
Nikon Z6	100-51200

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 Z6

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 Z6 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Sony ZV-E10	11
Nikon Z6	12

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 Z6 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 Z6 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 Z6	675 gr 1.49 lb