Upgrade Guide

Sony ZV-E10 II→Sony ZV-1 II

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

You own

Sony

ZV-E10 II

£679

2024

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-1 II

£649 (-£30)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the ZV-E10 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the ZV-1 II

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

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

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