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Sony A1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.

The 3 biggest published differences

Sony A1 A1 Sony E
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 Sony E
Overview
Type MirrorlessMirrorless
Format full frameAPS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Lens mount Sony ESony E
Released —, not published—, not published
Sensor & Image
Sensor type 35-mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensorExmor CMOS sensor
Sensor size full frameAPS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Resolution (MP) 50.124.2
In-body stabilisation 5.5 stopsnone
ISO range 100[Still images] ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 51200 can be set as expanded ISO range)
Autofocus & Speed
AF system Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF), 759 points (phase-detection AF, 35 mm full frame)Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF); 425 points (phase-detection) / 425 points (contrast-detection)
Subject detection Human eye (Right/Left), Animal eye (Right/Left), Bird (stills); Human eye only (movies)Eye AF / Subject Recognition AF: [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal
Burst — mechanical 10 fps (Hi+, Mechanical Shutter)Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
Burst — electronic 30 fps (Hi+, Electronic Shutter)—, not published
Video
Max video 8K 30pXAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
Codecs / sampling XAVC S, XAVC S-I, XAVC HSXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording limit —, not published—, not published
Viewfinder & Screen
EVF resolution 9,437,184 dotsnone (no EVF)
EVF magnification Approx. 0.90x (with 50-mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)none (no EVF)
Rear screen 2.95-inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT, 1,440,000 dots, tilting (up approx. 107°, down approx. 41°), touch panel7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT, 921 600 dots, vari-angle (Opening Angle approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle approx. 270 deg.), Touch Panel: Yes
Body & Handling
Dimensions (W×H×D) 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8 mm
Weight (body) 737 g343 g
Weather sealing —, not published—, not published
Shutter durability —, not published—, not published
Power & Storage
Battery life (CIPA) Approx. 430 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)Approx. 440 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery NP-FZ100NP-FW50
Card slots 2x slots, each SD (UHS-I/II compliant) / CFexpress Type A compatibleMulti slot for Memory Stick Duo / SD memory card (single slot)
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C, Multi/Micro USB Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps / USB 3.2 compatible)USB Type-C (USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) supplied); Multi/Micro USB Terminal: -
Wireless Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz band); Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band)Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band); Wi-Fi (View on Smartphone / Remote control via Smartphone)
HDMI —, not publishedYes (BRAVIA Sync / Control for HDMI); connector type not published on this page
Price
Launch price —, not published—, not published
Size, to scale
A1128.9×96.9×80.8ZV-E10115.2×64.2×44.8

Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm).

Smallest bag that fits
Body + standard zoom Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits
with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video
Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 V2 Fits
with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video

Sources

official · A1 specifications: Sony (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“35-mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor. Number of pixels (effective): approx. 50.1 megapixels. Continuous Drive Speed: Electronic Shutter Hi+: 30fps, Mechanical Shutter Hi+: 10fps. Compensation effect: 5.5 stops (CIPA standard).”
official · ZV-E10 specifications: Sony (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“Sensor Type APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor ... Number Of Pixels (Effective) Approx. 24.2 megapixels ... EYE AF / SUBJECT RECOGNITION AF [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal ... Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps ... Viewfinder Type - ... Battery Life (Still Images) Approx. 440 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)”

Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.

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