RX100 VIvs ZV-E10 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
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 zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RX100 VI (2018) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 24fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~240 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 301g (with battery and card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RX100 VI | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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