A7R IIvs ZV-E10 II
Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
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 a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the a7r ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R II (2015) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £679 |
| Sensor | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 42.4MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 625g (with battery and card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R II | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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