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
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- 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 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 26MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 759 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 292 | 557 | 609 | 658 | 820 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.2 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 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 |
