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Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R III
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony A7R II versus Sony ZV-E10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The A7R II was manufactured 7 years before the ZV-E10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A7R II matches up against the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony ZV-E10

 A7R II ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony A7R II

 ZV-E10 A7R II 
AnnouncedJuly 2021June 2015More modern by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony ZV-E10

 A7R II ZV-E10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II has outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A7R II compared to the ZV-E10.

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R II and ZV-E10 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and ZV-E10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R II will render greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7R II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
81
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
82
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
77
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography advice
62
environment proofing
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery life (440 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography info
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R II
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E10
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Sony A7R II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony ZV-E10
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony ZV-E10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-06-10 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7974 x 5316 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 399 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 121 150
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 440 pictures
Type 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,913 $699