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A7 V vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The A7 V has the highest resolution at 33MP; the ZV-E10 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 V — Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video: The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
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 VSony · 2025 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £824Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MPBest | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA)Best | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 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 V
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
8.9/10
6.8/10
Street
6.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
9.0/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
6.1/10
Documentary
8.5/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.6/10
Landscape
7.1/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
9.1/10
7.2/10
Casual
5.6/10
6.4/10
Food
8.2/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.9/10
5.7/10
Architecture
7.2/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
7.8/10
5.7/10
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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