Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony RX100 VII→Sony ZV-E10

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

You own

Sony

Sony RX100 VII

£1099

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-E10

£399 (-£700)

2021

✅

Strong upgrade

The ZV-E10 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Sony RX100 VII owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the ZV-E10

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony RX100 VII	ZV-E10
Price	£1,099	£399
Released	2019	2021	↑
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)	24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking	Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation	3-stop Optical SteadyShot	None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate	20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)	11fps	↓
Battery Life	~260 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	302g with battery and card	343g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification	None
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating 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

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