Upgrade Guide

Sony ZV-E1→Sony ZV-E10 II

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

You own

Sony

ZV-E1

£1999

2023

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-E10 II

£679 (-£1,320)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the ZV-E1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the ZV-E10 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	ZV-E1	ZV-E10 II
Price	£1,999	£679
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R	26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution	12MP	26MP	↑
Video	4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p	4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit
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	11fps	↑
Battery Life	~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video	~570 shots equivalent
Weight	483g (with battery)	293g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None — screen only	None
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 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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