Sony’s second generation ZV-E10, the logically named Sony ZV-E10 II, will be available in August for A$1688 (discounted from $1,849). It’s a massive update to a very popular vlogging camera that makes a lot of sense for creators that want to ‘graduate’ from a smartphone.
Think about the numbers.
Say you add the just announced E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens for A$599, you’re pretty close to the iPhone 15 Pro Max in price, which starts at A$2,199. The triple camera is very good on the iPhone but it won’t deliver images as good as the Sony.
The new camera has an upgraded 26 megapixel (MP) (approx. effective) Exmor R CMOS sensor and adoption of Sony’s latest BIONZ XR image processing engine. Other updates include improved autofocus and video capturing capabilities like Cinematic Vlog Setting and a new vertical format user interface (UI). So if your content is destined for a 9:16 device, then the Mark II makes it a lot easier to capture that way at the time of recording. The menu will shift to a vertical orientation to save you tilting your head.
One excellent upgrade is the battery. The ZV-E10 II now accepts the larger-capacity Sony Z battery. If you’re in the Sony universe you’ll love this change.
But other extremely important upgrade – is 10-bit recording. It can capture 4K 60P at 4:2:2 ALL I. This makes this camera extremely enticing when compared with the previous model. The bump to 10-bit means way more flexibility in post production. You will notice the difference, especially when there’s a lot of blue sky.
The light APS-C body is a huge advantage when keeping a low profile on the streets and other busy locations. The ZV-E10 II maintains all the features creators enjoyed about the original, including Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus and the vari-angle flip screen. When shooting videos and still images, users can instantly enhance their images by selecting from ten Creative Look options:
Standard (ST), Portrait (PT), Neutral (NT), Vivid (VV), Vivid 2 (VV2), Film (FL), Instant (IN), Soft Highkey (SH), Black & White (BW), and Sepia (SE).
With a single touch using the Cinematic Vlog Setting, the user can automatically adjust the aspect ratio, frame rate, and AF transition speed to optimal settings for cinematic video capture.
Sony’s iconic S-Cinetone picture profile is also included. This profile is absolutely gorgeous but you do have to nail the exposure in camera. It produces beautiful natural colours while also rendering a gentle highlight rolloff.
Like all cameras, the ZV-E10 II isn’t perfect. There’s no IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation) but it does have electronic stabilisation. Although this is very good, it does crop your image. It also lacks an EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) but that’s completely understandable. Rolling shutter can be an issue too because there’s no mechanical shutter. It also doesn’t have 4K/120p but at this price, it’s not a concern.
Overall though, this is a fantastic camera for anyone who wants to up their vlogging game or pros that want a B camera that’s a Sony.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The new ZV-E10 II will be available in Australia from August 2024 for $1688 (discounted from A$1,849).
The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II in black will be available in Australia from September 2024 for A$599.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ZV-E10M2 |
| Colors | White, Black |
| Type | Interchangeable lens digital camera |
| Mount | E-mount |
| Sensor | APS-C type (23.3 x 15.5 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor |
| Number of Pixels (TOTAL) | Approx. 27.0 megapixels |
| Number of Pixels (EFFECTIVE) | Still images: Approx. 26.0 megapixels max. Movies: Approx. 19.9 megapixels max. |
| Color Temperature | 2500 K – 9900 K |
| File Formats | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant) |
| Image Resolution | APS-C L: 6192 x 4128 (26 M), M: 4384 x 2920 (13 M), S: 3104 x 2064 (6.4 M) |
| Video Format | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 |
| Audio Recording | LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit) |
| Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit): 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit): 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit): 119.88p, 100p, 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p |
| Real-Time Tracking | Yes |
| Real-Time Eye AF | Yes |
| Hybrid AF | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| AF Points | Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF) Movies: Max. 495 points (phase-detection AF) |
| AF Sensitivity | EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Subject Detection | Human, Animal, Bird |
| AF Modes | AF Level for Crossing (Still), AF Track for Speed Changes (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie) |
| Metering Mode | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Metering Sensitivity | EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) |
| ISO Sensitivity | Still images: ISO 100 – 32000 (expandable to ISO 50 – 102400), AUTO (ISO 100 – 6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit) Movies: ISO 100 – 32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100 – 6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit) |
| LCD Screen | 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT |
| LCD Resolution | 1 036 800 dots |
| LCD Adjustments | Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 ° |
| Creative Modes | Product Showcase Set, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Cinematic Vlog Setting, My Image Style, Vertical Display |
| Clear Image Zoom | Approx. 2x |
| Zoom Magnification | Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD) |
| Shutter Type | Electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/30 s |
| Image Stabilization | Still images: Image stabilization supported on lens Movie: Image stabilization supported on lens (Standard Mode) / Electronic (Active Mode) |
| Flash Modes | Pre-flash TTL |
| Flash Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Flash Compatibility | Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe |
| Continuous Shooting | Hi+: 11 fps |
| Max. Frames in Continuous Shooting | JPEG Extra fine L: 143 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: 59 frames, RAW & JPG: 44 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 22 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 17 frames |
| Playback Functions | Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture |
| Screen Reader | Yes |
| Focus Assist | Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Vari-angle LCD screen, Custom function, Enlarge Menu Screen |
| USB Connection | Mass-storage / MTP |
| USB Speed | Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band)) |
| HDMI Output | HDMI micro connector (Type-D), 3840 x 2160 (59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 50p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit |
| Audio Interface | Yes (with Digital Audio Interface) |
| Microphone Input | Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) |
| Headphone Output | Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) |
| Bluetooth Remote Control | Yes |
| Remote Control via Smartphone | Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, Remote Shooting |
| Streaming Codec | MJPEG, YUV420 |
| Streaming Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p) |
| Streaming Audio | LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz) |
| Streaming Video Codec | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 |
| Live Streaming Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (25p), 2560 x 1440 (30p), 2560 x 1440 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p), 1280 x 720 (30p / 60p), 1280 x 720 (25p / 50p) |
| Live Streaming Audio | AAC-LC 2ch (16bit 48 kHz) |
| Live Streaming Protocols | RTMP, RTMPS, SRT |
| Built-in Microphone | Built-in, stereo |
| Built-in Speaker | Built-in, monaural |
| Lens Correction | Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie) |
| Battery Type | One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life (Stills) | Approx. 610 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) |
| Battery Life (Movies) | Approx. 130 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) |
| USB Power Supply | Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible) |
| USB Charging | Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible) |
| Power Consumption | Still images: Approx. 3.2 W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens attached) Movies: Approx. 5.0 W (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens attached) |
| Weight | Approx. 292 g / Approx. 10.3 oz |
| Dimensions | Approx. 114.8 x 67.5 x 54.2 mm (from grip to monitor) Approx. 4 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches (from grip to monitor) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40 ℃ / 32 – 104 °F |
| Included Accessories | Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap |
| Lens Kit | Body + 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens (SELP16502) |
| Lens Kit Model | ZV-E10M2K |
| Kit Accessories | SELP16502, Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Lens cap |