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A7 II vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The ZV-E10 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A7 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
ZV-E10 II — Youtube & Content Creation: 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
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
ZV-E10 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7 IISony · 2014 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549Best | £824 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalentBest |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A7 II
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
6.8/10
6.8/10
Street
5.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.1/10
Documentary
5.7/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
7.2/10
Casual
3.8/10
6.4/10
Food
6.0/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.5/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
6.4/10
5.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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7.1/10
Filmmaking
—
6.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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