Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-E10 II
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| SonyZV-1 II | SonyZV-E10 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | July 2024 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Compact | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | 1.0-type | APS-C |
| Sensor type | Exmor RS CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 × 8.8 mm | 23.3 × 15.5 mm |
| Effective resolution | 20.1 MP | 26 MP |
| Largest image | 5472 × 3648 | 6192 × 4128 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 125–12800 | 100–32000 |
| Sensor detail | 1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites and up to 16.8 MP effective movie pixels | Back-illuminated APS-C sensor; approximately 27 million total photosites; up to 19.9 million effective pixels for movies |
| Image formats | JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 4.0) and RAW+JPEG; XAVC S movies using H.264 compression and two-channel LPCM audio | JPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 5.0); compressed and lossless-compressed RAW options |
| ISO detail | Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded lower limit ISO 80; Auto ISO with adjustable limits. PhotographyBlog's introductory ISO 100 figure is not the maker's standard lower limit | Standard ISO 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400 for stills; Active movie stabilisation restricts ISO to 100–6400 |
| Image processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ XR |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | – | Sony E |
| Built-in lens | 18–50 mm equivalent | – |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8–4 | – |
| Stabilisation | Electronic only | Optical lens stabilisation |
| Maximum continuous burst | 24 fps | 11 fps |
| Lens detail | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 6.9–17.6 mm; nine elements in nine groups, including five aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens | Sony E-mount; launch kit includes E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS II |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF; up to 315 phase-detection points for stills or 273 for movies; human and animal recognition for stills and movies; adjustable movie AF transition speed and subject-shift sensitivity | Fast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills or 495 for movies; human, animal and bird recognition; Real-time Eye AF and Tracking; EV −3 to 20 at ISO 100 with an F2 lens |
| Shutter | Electronic shutter; still range 1/32000–1/4 second; movie range 1/12800–1 second; external-flash sync 1/100 second | Electronic shutter only; stills 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; movie shutter 1 second to 1/8000 second; external flash sync 1/30 second |
| Burst detail | Continuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps; maker buffer claims 170 Extra Fine, 188 Fine or 189 Standard large JPEGs, 80 RAW or 78 RAW+JPEG frames | Full-resolution Hi+ up to approximately 11 fps with AF/AE tracking; live-view continuous tracking up to 8 fps; approximately 143 Extra Fine JPEGs, 59 compressed RAW or 22 lossless-compressed RAW under Sony's test conditions; shooting settings affect rates |
| Stabilisation detail | Electronic Active Mode for movies, with an additional crop; unavailable for 120p recording or 120 fps S&Q; no optical or sensor-shift stabilisation | No sensor-shift stabilisation; compatible lens stabilisation for stills and Standard movies; Active mode adds electronic correction with a crop and is unavailable at 100/120 fps |
| Flash | No built-in flash; compatible Sony external flash through the Multi Interface Shoe | No built-in flash; compatible external flash through Multi Interface Shoe |
| Exposure controls | ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look and Cinematic Vlog settings | 1200-zone evaluative metering; ±5 EV compensation; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Creative Looks and Cinematic Vlog Setting |
| Video | ||
| Highest video resolution | 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps | 3840 × 2160 at 119.88 fps |
| Video detail | XAVC S 4K 8-bit 4:2:0 at 29.97/23.98 fps NTSC, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 119.88 fps. Cinematic Vlog records black bars into the 16:9 file to give a 2.35:1 image area at 23.98 fps; it is not a separate wider recording resolution | Launch XAVC S, XAVC HS and XAVC S-I 4K up to 59.94 fps NTSC or 50 fps PAL; a free installed upgrade licence adds 119.88/100 fps XAVC S/HS 4K, including 4:2:2 10-bit at 280 Mbit/s, with approximately 38% image crop and regional availability restrictions; 4:2:2 10-bit options including All-Intra up to 600 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 119.88/100 fps; 5.6K oversampling at 4K 60p; breathing compensation with compatible lenses |
| Audio | Intelligent three-capsule microphone with automatic, front, rear or all-direction pickup; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm microphone input; Multi Interface Shoe does not support the digital audio interface | Three-capsule stereo microphone with Auto, Front, Rear or All Directions modes; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; digital Multi Interface Shoe audio |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,600 | 1,036,800 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Side-hinged TFT LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch shooting controls, focus, tracking, shutter and AE | Side-opening LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; full touch controls and vertical user interface; dots count colour subpixels |
| Connections and design | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 290 photographs | 610 photographs |
| Body weight | 266 g (better) | 292 g |
| Release detail | Sony's UK announcement gives June 2023 availability; Sony Japan specifies 23 June. Month precision retains the earliest maker-stated retail window read | Sony Europe specifies availability at the end of July 2024; month precision retained rather than using the 10 July announcement as the retail date |
| Recording media | Shared SD/Memory Stick Duo card slot; S&Q uses SDHC/SDXC Class 10 or faster, with UHS-I U3 for 100 Mbit/s | Single SD memory-card slot with UHS-I and UHS-II support |
| Ports | USB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe | USB-C with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbit/s, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, Multi Interface Shoe |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; Creators' App transfer and remote operation | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz, subject to regional restrictions; Bluetooth 4.2; smartphone transfers and remote shooting |
| Battery life detail | NP-BX1; current maker CIPA claim approximately 290 still photographs, 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operation; TechRadar's 260-shot statement differs from the maker's current specification | NP-FZ100; CIPA claim approximately 610 photographs or 130 minutes actual movie recording; Sony's press release claims up to 195 minutes continuous XAVC S HD 60p 50M 4:2:0 8-bit recording with the kit lens |
| Charging | In-camera USB charging and USB power supply; USB cable and mains adaptor not included | USB charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery |
| Dimensions | Approximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.7 mm (width × height × depth) | Approximately 114.8 × 67.5 × 54.2 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor) |
| Weight detail | Approximately 266 g body only; 292 g including battery and memory card | Approximately 292 g body only (Sony UK specifications); 377 g with battery and SD card (Sony Europe launch announcement) |
| Materials | – | Body incorporates recycled SORPLAS plastic; use varies with production date |
| Colours | – | Black or white |
| In the box | NP-BX1 battery, windscreen and windscreen adaptor; shooting-grip kit includes GP-VPT2BT and a second battery (Japan) | NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, windscreen, windscreen adapter and body cap; kit lens in the kit |
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