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Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(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
Sony ZV-E10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony ZV-E10

 A7 II ZV-E10 
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A7 II

 ZV-E10 A7 II 
LaunchedJuly 2021November 2014Newer by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
82
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery power (350 per charge)
77
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
88
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (350 per charge)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging features
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging features
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony ZV-E10
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