Upgrade Guide

Sony FX3→Sony ZV-E10 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

FX3

£3799

2021

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-E10 II

£679 (-£3,120)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the FX3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the ZV-E10 II

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	FX3	ZV-E10 II
Price	£3,799	£679
Released	2021	2024	↑
Sensor	12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III)	26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution	12MP	26MP	↑
Video	4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone	4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit
Autofocus	Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal)	759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 5 stops	Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS)
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic	11fps	↑
Battery Life	~640 shots (CIPA)	~570 shots equivalent	↓
Weight	715g body only (with XLR handle)	293g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	None — monitor/external EVF use only	None
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating	3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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