A7S IIvs ZV-E10
Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7S II (2015) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £399 |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps continuous | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 584g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7S II | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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