A5100vs ZV-E10 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A5100 (2014) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £679 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | None | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 224g (body only) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A5100 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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