Customer Ratings & Reviews

My iphone is taking better photos than this camera, don’t know why everyone gave it 5 star

Not worth it. Picture are ok . Would not recommend

Cannot carry heavier lenses without falling on tripod

Returned it less than a week after delivery. BestBuy charged me $120 for restocking fee. I never even turned on the camera, only held the phone in my hands and decided it was too large for my purposes. If it takes $120 to hold the camera then I'm not shopping at BestBuy anymore, plenty of other stores to shop from.

The Sony ZV-E10 was designed for the vlogger in mind and it hits the mark. Excellent video and audio right out of the box, when you add on the Sony Vloggers Kit, the ZV-E10 feels like it becomes an extension of you. Battery Life: Advertised to provide 80 minutes of video OR just under 450 photos. While these numbers are not bad, they could be better, the supplied battery for the ZV-E10 (NP-FW50) is one that Sony camera fans know well and have made their gripes known. On my test runs I averaged 75 minutes on video and got 400 photos, but the temperature was rather high when testing. If you’re planning on a full day of video and photos, bring an extra battery or two, your other option is charging the battery directly through the camera body via a USB-C cable, this option is slow. Sensor: at 24 megapixels, it is on par with other APS-C sensors and picture resolution is very good as well as color and lighting. While not a photographing powerhouse, as that was not its intended customer base, it does very well capturing stills but excels when placed into Video mode. Lens options: This was a great upgrade, lens swapping! Swapping between lenses is a breeze. The provided 16-50mm lens is excellent and provides a great range and depth of field but now you have the ability to throw on a prime lens and expand your videos to another level. Perhaps you want to shoot your next vlog in 35mm at 1.8/f… well, now you can. In the box you also received a windscreen (dead cat) for the microphone which is a nice added piece. Video: The auto focusing is amazing, for the price point you do get 4K video but only at 24 or 30 FPS and your slow motion shooting is maxed out at 1080p. Overall, its an impressive camera right out the box for the price and really, the only thing holding it back is its battery life. While the touch controls are limited, I think Sony was going for a keep it simple type of setup, which is more in line with Vloggers. Its lightweight and has a minimal footprint which is great for when your on the go or just want something that will get the job done well without weighing you down with equipment.

On the box, the Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Vlog Camera sounds like some kind of hyped up webcam of the type you mount on your monitor. What's in the box, however, is an extremely powerful photo and video camera in a mirrorless body that just happens to have a feature set that vloggers and streamers would find more than handy. As a mirrorless mount with an interchangeable lens system, this camera takes excellent pictures. The huge APS-C sensor captures beautiful images even in less than ideal lighting conditions. The AF system does a great job of keeping the subject in focus, making portrait photography effortless. Swapping out the 16-50mm for the 1.8f/50mm was easy once I figured out the alignment dots, and gave me some outstanding portrait shots with some nice bokeh. Video also comes out beautifully, in HD and in 4K. The intelligent autofocus keeps the subject looking sharp and there is some image stabilization that keeps camera movements looking smooth. There's a slow/quick motion setting for video capture as well. Swapping between still, video, and slow/quick-mo is done via one button. You have to look at the icon at the top of the display to know which mode you are in. My initial lighting tests ended up being in slow-motion because I didn't know what was going on. Also, it's difficult to move quickly from video mode to photo mode to snap a quick still then back to video mode, since it cycles through the modes with each press, and there is a bit of a lag between changing so it's easy to overshoot which mode you are trying to get to. If you could take stills in video mode, this wouldn't have been that big a deal, but for some reason you can't with this camera. During a quick shoot while I took my family fishing, I constantly had to tell them to hold their pose while I figured out what mode I was in. And for some odd reason, often when I was zooming in or out directly after taking a picture, the camera went into review mode and zooms in on the pic I just took, leaving me scrambling trying to figure out how to put it back in camera mode before I lost the shot. Oddly enough, it was the online streaming feature, the one that ostensibly this camera was designed for, that felt like it was the least intuitive to use. Every time I plugged in my camera to my computer it would flash that it was not in USB streaming mode. I had to watch a youtube video to figure out how to get OBS to recognize it as a video capture device. Tucked away in a menu option (provided you are in video shooting mode first) is the option to turn on USB streaming (don't plug the camera in first, or else it'll activate file transfer mode). Once that is selected, you can open up your streaming software, and after you connect the device it will be recognized as a selectable source. I recorded a quick video game streaming session, pointed the camera at my face for some close-up reaction shots, and set a hotkey to cut over to it occasionally. The result was worth the hassle of figuring out and setting up. Movie quality closeups, with a tight depth of field that made background blur filters obsolete. Even in the challenging lighting conditions (in my bedroom at night, with a fluorescent desk light shining on my face and a 15-panel nanoleaf cycling through every color behind me, you know, typical streamer stuff) the footage was pristine. If you've got the face for it, this camera is essential for giving your production a professional sheen. Even if you don't, there's a beautifying mode that gives that nice soft focus to hide blemishes. And if you do any sort of product shots, the intelligent autofocus has a mode that prioritizes close objects over faces. This means that you can be on camera with your face in focus, then hold up a product close to the lens, and the camera will quickly focus on it, then focus back on your face once the item is out of the way. None of that silly "hold your hand behind the product so that hopefully your webcam can see it" nonsense, this camera makes it seem as if you had a trained cinematographer on your crew. Overall, the end product that this camera puts out is worth the occasional frustration at not being in the right context menu. Beautiful pictures with minimal work, and excellent streaming capabilities, all in a small package.

ITS A SCAMMED SO NOT PURCHASED . Order about 2 weeks ago and i still haven't gotten my order and they keep telling me they cant do anything about it

This camera is great for beginners who want to clog or even just for taking pictures. This uses a mirror less lens and is compatible with E mount lens so you can use other lens if you want as well which is great. Inside the box you get a USB type C cable which is great because it’s the new standard over micro USB these days. This camera also comes with a lot lens as well to help you get started you just need to get a SD card. For vlogging this has features like a a swivel display that you can flip 180° so you can see what you’re taking with the lens facing you. It’s a touch screen but honestly you’ll be using the buttons on the camera. It has a red light in front and the border on the camera display shows red background which tells you that you’re recording. The camera is also great for beginners because it has a lot of the functions of a camera that’s simply a button vs changing the settings like product showcase which focuses on an item automatically. It also has a button that helps you blur the background as well.

Purchased brand new camera, but received an used camera with missing parts. There's no sealing sticker on the outside of the box, and finger prints all over the places on the camera itself. Also, the power adapter and the USB Type-C cable are missing. Terrible experience ever..

I really enjoyed the Sony v7 camera but was disappointed by how the lens had a malfunction within the first week which made me return it.

Neighbor stole the package, Best Buy offered to replace it; then canceled the replacement with no reason as to why, now I have no camera, no replacement or refund

I recently upgraded from the Sony ZV-1F to the Sony ZV-E10 and it is the best move ever! I owed the ZV-1F for about 9 months before upgrading and it was the perfect camera for a beginner getting into photography and videography. As time went on, I knew that I needed to get a better camera in order to grow my skills and when the ZV-E10 went on sale for black friday, I couldn't pass up the deal since that camera was on my wishlist! At this point, I've owned the ZV-E10 for about a week now, and the camera is perfect! The 16-50mm kit lens is amazing for what it is and the photos/videos that are taken with it comes out looking very beautiful and cinematic. Since I am still a beginner at this camera setting, I just set everything to automatic, which still does a great job! The photos and videos are still amazing and I can't over the fact that the AF and bokeh looks so good in the photos/videos (the AF is also pretty fast)! The microphone captures good audio and it does a great job for what it is - even for vlogging. Although, I would definitly say to invest in a good microphone if you're looking for something that will capture the fullness of your voice. Somethings that I don't really like about the camera are: the batteries and the touchscreen functionality. The battery drains pretty fast if you have the camera up and running. You will DEFINITELY need extra batteries for this but amazon has some good bundle deals for this! As for the touchscreen functionality, there is ONLY touch to track or touch to focus, no other functions than that. As I mentioned, I came from the ZV-1F, where the whole screen has touchscreen functionality. I was pretty sad to find that out since I was so used to the ZV-1F's screen. My final thoughts on the Sony EV-E10 is that it is an amazing camera for what it will give you. Although, it is more on the advance side since the settings can be a little hard to understand from a beginner, it is still a good camera to LEARN and GROW your skills from. The lens are something that can always be switched out so you don't always need to use the 16-50mm kit lens (but know that lens do get expensive if you are looking to upgrade). I do not regret my decision of buying this camera and I am very happy with it!

Very disappointed with the quality of the pictures.

It was not functioning as a reputation, and When I return I did not know they will deduct some amount then will return, for cameras, camera lenses.

I thought this will be a better quality, i didn’t like it at all, maybe i will try it with another lens maybe there is the iSsue

Bunk camera, doesnt connect, focus sucks and so doe’s blurring

Nice new entry into Sony's line of cameras. Great video up to 4k with a lot of options geared especially for vloggers but also great for any user. Also really good for still photos. Good sound for video with the built in mike but you can add an external one if you prefer. Has adjustable sound level and even shows level meters on the display (you can switch them off if you don't want to see them). Or you can just leave them on their auto setting. You can customize the functions of 5 of the external buttons for options you use a lot but the built in functions work well for most users. Has a ton of options if you really want to tweak everything or you can just use the defaults which include a lot of auto adjustment right out of the box. Makes it easy for beginners but also versatile for more advanced users. Changeable lens gives you even more options. Requires a sd card so add that expense if you don't already have one. Works great with the vlogger kit (sold separately) which includes a small tripod/handle/bluetooth remote and 64Gb sd card. I like the size, small but not too small, feels comfortable in my hands. Smaller cameras feel a bit awkward to me. Also a smaller display would be harder to read. This one is just right. If you want more info the full manual is here https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2070/v1/en/index.html It's 577 pages so get ready for some reading.

I was very hesitant to buy because of my experience with the sony zv1f. I am glad I returned my zv1f for this zv e10. Way better in low light, people actually look themselves/normal on the footage. I have the kit lens 16-50mm and I used my 50 & 85 mm 1.8 full frame prime sony lens and its smooth like butter. When using full frame lens it is automatically zoomed in. (the 50mm seemed like a 85mm and the 85mm seemed like 135mm). Also, the auto focus be autofocusing. Only issues I've noticed so far, is the rolling shutter while walking or moving around and when using 4k the battery dies down fast. I've only tested indoors in low light setting, I'll be testing it outdoors in daylight, (if its good in low light then it will be good in daylight).. I personally just like testing low light situations first. If I come across any other issues I will definitely update my review.

The camera is easy to use. Quality is great. Transferring images from the camera to your phone is easy, but videos will take longer.

After having this camera for about a week I have extensively tested its functionality and put it through its paces. First off, I have other Sony E Mount lenses which helped to enhance my testing and review of this camera. Let me start off with this statement. This camera is a game changer for the vlogger. First off, having a camera primarily focused on video and including the ability for interchangeable lenses bridges the gap between an all in one vlog camera, and a prosumer production camera. This camera when using it to vlog has a nicely sized display which has a very crisp clarity to see yourself as a confidence monitor. The ability to add a wireless handheld remote/tripod/monopod which controls zoom, record, and a few other things is ideal for those who love using the electronic zoom kit lens. Even with a prime or manual zoom lens I found myself still using the monopod. Let’s talk stabilization. The cameras ability to remove handheld shakes and the vibration from walking is impressive. I didn’t find much artifacting when using the kit lens or wide angle lenses. However once you attach let’s say a 70-300mm that’s where you’ll start to see it struggle at full zoom. However, if you’re using a zoom lens at that length handheld, you really should be using a tripod unless capturing stills. When using a telephoto zoom lens and a fast panning of left to right I expected to see slight tearing with this grade of camera, however, impressively there was none and the camera kept up with the demanding shot style. Using the product showcase mode and getting that easy bokeh effect and quick focus was such a hit. No matter what I did, or the size of the object the camera kept up with me. The battery life was as advertised and not far off expectancies based upon heat and environment. Audio wise I expected tinny and lots of mids and highs, I was wrong. This on board camera actually was able to capture lower frequencies than I expected and the wind cancellation was also very nice. I tested lots of shots at my nearby airport on a windy day and the camera was able to decipher the difference between wind, and a turbine engine prop spinning. The stereo pickup was quite accurate as well. The ability to use as a USB camera for streaming was awesome too! The simple way to wrap up this review: If you’re looking for a good started vlog camera with high quality video, fast frame rates, high resolution, nice audio, and the ability to upgrade, look no further.