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Sony FX5 vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The ZV-E10 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; 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?
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
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 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,699 | £824Best |
| Sensor | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.6MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) | ~570 shots equivalentBest |
| Weight | 734g (with battery and card) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
Sony FX5
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
6.9/10
6.8/10
Street
5.3/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.2/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
8.7/10
6.1/10
Documentary
8.3/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.1/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
7.2/10
Casual
5.1/10
6.4/10
Food
7.4/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.2/10
5.7/10
Architecture
6.1/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
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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