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ZV-E1 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
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
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 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,779 | £824Best |
| Sensor | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.1MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — Active Mode for video | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 483g (with battery and card) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — screen only | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe | 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
ZV-E1
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
7.0/10
6.8/10
Street
6.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.0/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
8.0/10
6.1/10
Documentary
8.2/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.6/10
Landscape
5.7/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
7.2/10
Casual
5.9/10
6.4/10
Food
7.1/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.7/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.4/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
7.2/10
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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