Z7 IIvs ZV-E10
Which should you buy?
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
ZV-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £399 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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