Upgrade Guide

Sony ZV-E10 II→Sony ZV-E1

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

You own

Sony

ZV-E10 II

£679

2024

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-E1

£1999 (+£1,320)

2023

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Skip it

The ZV-E1 offers little measurable spec improvement over the ZV-E10 II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	ZV-E10 II	ZV-E1
Price	£679	£1,999
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS	12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R
Resolution	26MP	12MP	↓
Video	4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit	4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode	Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS)	IBIS — Active Mode for video
Burst Rate	11fps	10fps	↓
Battery Life	~570 shots equivalent	~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video
Weight	293g body only	483g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	None	None — screen only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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