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Kit comparison · 2025

Sony ZV-E10 II vs Nikon Z30: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

★ Overall winner
The lightweight vlogger
Sony ZV-E10 II
+ E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ
70/100
€848
camera + lens
The vlog-first Nikon
Nikon Z30
+ Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
69/100
€948
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
APS-C
APS-C
Resolution
26MP
20MP
IBIS
— No
— No
Weather seal
— No
— No
Battery
440 shots
350 shots
Body weight
291g
350g
Released
2,024
2,022
Lens
Model
E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ
Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Focal range
16-50mm
16-50mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/3.5
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
116g
135g
Combined kit
Total weight
407g
485g
Total price
€848
€948
Tier
Starter
Starter
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
92
86
Travel
80
78
Portrait
55
60
Wildlife
42
42
Sports
45
44
Video
88
85
Value for money
90
88
Strengths
+Excellent AF for beginners
+Superb 4K video
+Very lightweight
+Huge Sony lens ecosystem
+Excellent video quality
+Lightweight and compact
+Vlogger-friendly flip screen
+Good value
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camera + lens
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Sony ZV-E10 II vs Nikon Z30: common questions

Which is better overall, the Sony ZV-E10 II or the Nikon Z30?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony ZV-E10 II edges ahead with an average score of 70/100 vs 69/100. Sony's strengths include: Excellent AF for beginners and Superb 4K video.

Is the Nikon Z30 worth the extra cost over the Sony ZV-E10 II?

The Z30 kit costs €100 more than the ZV-E10 II kit. The extra cost buys you: Excellent video quality and Lightweight and compact. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Sony ZV-E10 II or Nikon Z30?

For beginners, the Sony ZV-E10 II scores higher (92 vs 86 for beginner-friendliness). Excellent AF for beginners.

Which has better video, the Sony ZV-E10 II or Nikon Z30?

For video, the Sony ZV-E10 II leads with a video score of 88/100. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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