Sony ZV-E10 vs Nikon Z30
Sony ZV-E10 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot.
Choose the ZV-E10 for
- more resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP)
- a lighter body (343g vs 405g)
- a lower price (from £444)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 54)
Choose the Z30 for
- better low-light performance
- a newer design (2022)
Specs side by side
| Spec | ZV-E10 | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.2MP | APS-C, 20.9MP |
| Mount | Sony E (APS-C) | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Burst | 11 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 32,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Weight | 343 g | 405 g |
| Battery | Sony NP-FW50 | Nikon EN-EL25a |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | £529 |
| Used at MPB | £444–494 | £474 |
| Native lenses in our database | 105 (82 third-party) | 54 (31 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The ZV-E10 uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses in our database, 82 third-party) and the Z30 uses Nikon Z (54 lenses, 31 third-party). Batteries: Sony NP-FW50 (about £55) vs Nikon EN-EL25a (about £55).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony ZV-E10 better than the Nikon Z30?
It depends on your priorities. The ZV-E10 offers more resolution (24.2MP vs 20.9MP), a lighter body (343g vs 405g), a lower price (from £444); the Z30 offers better low-light performance, a newer design (2022).
Which is better for video, the ZV-E10 or the Z30?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p vs 4K 30p); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the ZV-E10 or the Z30?
The ZV-E10 costs No longer sold new new and from £444 used at MPB; the Z30 costs £529 new and from £474 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Sony ZV-E10 lenses on the Z30?
Not directly. The ZV-E10 uses Sony E / FE and the Z30 uses Nikon Z; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.