Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony ZV-E10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The ZV-E10 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most A7 II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the ZV-E10
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Burst rate11fps vs 5fps
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Battery life~440 shots (CIPA) vs 350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2021 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 II | ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £399 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None (use OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 343g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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