Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-E10→Sony ZV-E10 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The ZV-E10 II improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most ZV-E10 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the ZV-E10 II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~570 shots equivalent vs ~440 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2024 vs 2021)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | ZV-E10 | ZV-E10 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.6 | ||
| Documentary | +1.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-E10 | ZV-E10 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £679 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode | |
| Stabilisation | None (use OIS lenses) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps | |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent | ↑ |
| Weight | 343g (body only) | 293g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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