Upgrade Guide

Sony ZV-1 II→Sony ZV-E10 II

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

You own

Sony

ZV-1 II

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-E10 II

£679 (+£30)

2024

✅

Strong upgrade

The ZV-E10 II improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most ZV-1 II owners will notice the difference.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	ZV-1 II	ZV-E10 II
Price	£649	£679
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS	26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution	20MP	26MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF	759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (OIS)	Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS)
Burst Rate	15fps	11fps	↓
Battery Life	~260 shots (CIPA)	~570 shots equivalent	↑
Weight	292g	293g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None	None
Screen	3.0" fully tilting touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv	Sony E-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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