Sony ZV-E10 II Black 2024
A 26MP APS-C sensor and 759-point phase-detection autofocus capture 10-bit 4K60p video in a compact 292g body. The articulating touchscreen supports vertical framing, while a built-in 3-capsule directional microphone, tally light, and Cinematic Vlog mode streamline solo shooting. This camera suits YouTubers and streamers needing high-quality, reliably focused footage, but it lacks stabilization and weather sealing for wedding events.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202687/100
Buyers praise the camera's video quality, ease of use, and lightweight design. Some note the small screen, limited flip, and poor app as drawbacks.
- Excellent video and photo quality, sharp and professional results.
- Lightweight, portable, and easy to use for content creators.
- Small touch screen and inability to fully flip it cause usability issues.
- Sony's app is poor and included documentation is sparse.
- Q3 202560/100
Buyers praised the camera as beginner-friendly, fast, and versatile for travel. However, a critical defect report described lens contact failure and poor warranty support.
- Camera is beginner-friendly, handy, and easy to use.
- Fast autofocus and card writing, with sturdy yet lightweight build.
- Versatile for all-in-one vacation photos and videos.
- Lens contacts failed within days; Sony charged $500 for repair despite warranty.
- Q1 202567/100
Buyers praise video and autofocus performance, but one reports 4K overheating after 10-15 minutes, a critical flaw for long-form shooters.
- Great video and autofocus performance for creators.
- Camera overheats and shuts down after 10-15 minutes of 4K recording.
- High quality results for the price point.
- 1080p recording is less problematic, but 4K overheating is a pain.
Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 26 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 759 |
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 610 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZV-E10 II | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 292 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZV-E10 II | 96.4 | 39.8 | 9.8 | 76.5 | 86.2 | 95 | 97.4 | 98.7 | 16.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 92.3 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 97.4 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 99 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 92.3 | 89.2 | 84.5 | 88.4 |
