Sony ZV-E10 vs Sony NEX-7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E10 and Sony NEX-7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a 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)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony ZV-E10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony NEX-7 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Sony ZV-E10 has a larger ISO-range than Sony NEX-7. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony NEX-7 has 100 to 16000.

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 Sony NEX-7

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 Sony NEX-7 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

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 Sony NEX-7 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.

Sony NEX-7 weighs 400 gr (equal to 0.88 lb) which is 17% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Sony ZV-E10 vs Sony NEX-7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E10 and Sony NEX-7, 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	Sony NEX-7
Name	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Release Year	2021	2011
Release Date	2021-07-27	2011-08-24
MSRP	699 USD	699 USD
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Camera Type	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ X	Bionz
Image	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 16000
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	Sony NEX-7
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) Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	425	25
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Sony E 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 (1.5x) 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	Sony NEX-7
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	920000	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	No Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Frames per second	11 fps	10 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	6 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 steps)
Videography features	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S	MPEG4 AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
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 (InfraRed (optional))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony ZV-E10	Sony NEX-7
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion NP-FW50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	430 shots
Width	115 mm	120 mm
Height	64 mm	67 mm
Depth	45 mm	43 mm
Weight	343 gram	400 gram