Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-E10 II→Sony Sony FX30
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
→
Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the ZV-E10 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Sony FX30
-
Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
-
Burst rate20fps electronic vs 11fps
-
Battery life740 shots (CIPA) vs ~570 shots equivalent
Unchanged or similar
-
ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | ZV-E10 II | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | ||
| Short-form Video | — | ||
| Travel Vlogging | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-E10 II | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £679 | £1,799 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots equivalent | 740 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 293g body only | 579g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
Compare side-by-side
⚖️ Compare these cameras
See ZV-E10 II and Sony FX30 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.
Get a personalised upgrade score
Run the upgrade checker →
Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the Sony FX30 against your specific genres — not just specs.
Other upgrades from the ZV-E10 II
Related buying guides
Camera family history