Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10
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Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced November 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A7
- Successor is Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Launched July 2021

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A7 II and Sony ZV-E10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is very well matched but the A7 II (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The A7 II was manufactured 7 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7 II grades against the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 II & Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony ZV-E10
A7 II | ZV-E10 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A7 II
ZV-E10 | A7 II | |||
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Launched | July 2021 | ![]() | November 2014 | Newer by 81 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony ZV-E10
A7 II | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7 II features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Sony A7 II and Sony ZV-E10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7 II vs the ZV-E10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and ZV-E10 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and ZV-E10.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The A7 II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged A7 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 II | Sony ZV-E10 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-11-20 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 lbs) | 343g (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 90 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2449 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 440 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,456 | $699 |