Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-E10 II
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
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 | Sony RX100 VII (2019) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 302g 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, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony RX100 VII | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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