Sony has announced an updated ZV-E10 II APS-C mirrorless camera that mainly targets the vlogging crowd, an updated 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II lens has also been announced.
The ZV-E10 II body-only costs $998.00 in the US or $1,098.00 as a kit with the 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS II lens. In the UK the prices are £925.00 and £999.00 respectively.
The camera and lens are already available to pre-order from Sony’s authorized sellers and will start shipping in early August 2024.
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The second generation Sony ZV-E10 II brings a new sensor and larger battery, along with improved video specs.
Key Specifications
- 26MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor
- Full-width 4K at up to 30p
- 4K/60p from a 1.1x crop (5.6K capture)
- 10-bit video capture
- S-Cinetone color mode and ‘Creative Look’ options
- Imports LUTs for previewing, embedding or applying to S-Log3 footage
- Three-capsule mic with automatic directional focus option
- No mechanical shutter
ZV-E10 II Images
ZV-E10 II vs ZV-E10
Here’s a quick comparison of the key features between the new camera and its predecessor.
| Sony ZV-E10 II | Sony ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP Body Only | $999 | $698 |
| Resolution | 26MP | 24MP |
| Mech shutter | No | Yes |
| Image stabilization | Digital only | Digital only |
| 4K video rates (crop factor) | UHD/60 (1.1x) UHD/30 UHD/24 | UHD/30 (1.23x) UHD/24 |
| Video bit-depth | 10-bit | 8-bit |
| Rear screen | 1.04M dots fully articulated | 0.92M dots fully articulated |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Number of dials | 1 main, 1 rear | 1 main, 1 rear |
| Mic / Headphone sockets | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| USB | 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) | 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) |
| SD slots | 1x UHS II (side) | 1x UHS-I (side) |
| Video battery life, CIPA, min Cont. / Actual | 195 / 130 | 125 / 80 |
| Dimensions | 121 x 68 x 54mm | 115 x 64 x 45mm |
| Weight | 377g | 343g |
Early Reviews
Check Price & Reviews: Sony ZV-E10 II
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I ordered the ZV-E10ii with the FE 35mm f/1.8 OSS. I’m looking forward to keeping the lightweight combination with me when my A7CR and FE 50mm fl1.2 GM combination are going to slow me down. Both set-ups are primarily for still photos. I’ll let you know how much I’m loving it.