Sony ZV-E10 II Vlogging Camera Body

Sony ZV-E10 II Vlogging Camera Body Summary

Sony’s incredibly popular vlogging camera is now even better with the release of the second-generation Sony ZV-E10 II Vlogging Camera Body. This video-first hybrid body includes a brand new 26MP APS-C sensor with the latest processor, which provides better focusing, enhanced image quality and more, in a refined body. Despite offering numerous upgrades the mark II camera remains extremely compact, travel-friendly and ready for ambitious vloggers and professional content creators.

This is the first ever APS-C format Exmor R sensor to be added to a ZV camera, which not only increases resolution, but helps capture higher image quality with 4:2:2 10-bit All-Intra recording, 4K60p 16:9 Super 35 oversampled from 5.6K, and 4K30p oversampled from 6K footage. Sony has also added specialised creator features such as focus breathing compensation and Active Mode stabilisation, and the sensor offers wider AF coverage, with 94% covered in 759 AF points.

Creators gain more control thanks to LUT imports, an S-Cinetone profile, Looks, and a wider range of recording formats to choose from, enabling high-quality content both in-camera and with greater potential for post-processing if desired. Body ergonomics and battery performance are also aimed at creators, with a control button for Sony’s excellent Product Showcase mode, and almost 50% better battery life from the upgraded rechargeable battery.

Whether you shoot travel vlogs, vertical content for TikTok, or YouTube streaming content, the Sony ZV-E10 II is the ultimate portable vlogging camera for Alpha creators, and it weighs under 400g, so you can bring it along anywhere.

Key Sony ZV-E10 II Features

• 26MP APS-C Exmor R sensor
• Latest BIONZ XR processor
• 6K oversampling and 4K60p video recording
• Cinematic vlog settings and Creative looks for easy content creation
• Profiles include S-Cinetone, S-Log3 and the ability to import LUTs
• 4:2:2 10-Bit recording
• 759 AF points with 94% coverage
• Vertical UI and touch interface
• Better Z battery performance
• 4K30p / FHD60p streaming via USB-C
• Improved Creators’ app connection settings for collabs and more

Sony ZV-E10 II Made for storytelling

New sensor and the latest processor

Sony has included the first ever Exmor R sensor in a ZV camera, together with the very latest BIONZ XR processor. Together these deliver cinematic image quality from the large APS-C format sensor, with wider AF coverage, and faster processing power for even better results.

The mark 2 improves on its predecessor for video, with 4:2:2 10-Bit colour sampling, and All intra compression, allowing you to capture more colours with accurate rendition from the scene ahead. Rolling shutter has been reduced, and 4K60p slow motion recording added, broadening the range of video formats available to help create storytelling content.

Additionally, Focus breathing compensation is now supported, which suppresses changes in angle of view when pulling focus, and works with the majority of own-brand Sony E mount lenses. This joins a number of new features designed to help you make more professional content in-camera, with less fuss.

High-quality video recording

In order to captivate your audience the Sony ZV-E10 II includes a variety of video resolutions through to 4K60p recording, with oversampled footage and beautiful results in-camera.

4K60p/50p

• Super 35mm (16:9) Oversampling from 5.6K
• Shooting with 10/8-Bit, Long GOP/All-I, H.264/H.265 with approximately 1.1x crop

4K30p/25p

• Super 35mm (16:9) Oversampling from 6K
• Shooting with 10/8-Bit, Long GOP/All-I, H.264/H.265 with virtually no crop

Slow and Quick

• Up to 2.5x with 4K60fps recording
• Up to 5x with FHD 120fps recording in 10-Bit 4:2:2 mode

Improved Active Mode Stabilisation

Electronic image stabilisation is available when shooting videos, and the mark II camera features improved Active stabilisation, which is more effective due to a wider cropping area. The allows more of the frame to remain stable, once the electronic crop is complete.

The table below highlights the comparison between the original camera and the second-generation’s ability to crop into the frame digitally, with 60/50p high frame rate and 4K30p stabilisation improvements.

Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone

The ZV-E10 II features an upgraded high-performance intelligent 3-capsule microphone with variable direction recording. This is capable of picking up clear audio in outdoor situations, even where wind and environmental noise can be problematic, and also offers spatially aware recording, picking up audio atomically from the front, rear and all directions when in Auto mode.

This caters to creators who use the internal microphone for interviews, vlogging and where audio comes from different directions around the camera body. You can of course also add a dedicated external microphone in order to capture the highest possible audio quality with the mic of your choice.

Cinematic video in-camera or in post production

Through Cinematic Vlog settings, which combine five looks x four moods, the ZV-E10 II is able to capture cinematic content in-camera or for subsequent post processing. This enables the creator to choose between S-Cinetone, Clean, Chic, Fresh and Mono while applying Gold, Ocean, Forest and Auto moods.

When recording in S-Cinetone picture profile skin tones are optimised and footage has a film-like colour with reduced need for colour grading. Creative Looks also offer a wider colour palette for expressive results straight out of camera.

ZV-E10 Vs ZV-E10 II video comparison

The Sony ZV-E10 II offers additional flexibility in post with higher quality recording, additional profiles and enhanced meta data. The table below compares key video features between the original model and second-gen. upgrades.

Updated UI with enhanced touch operation

Sony has updated the camera’s user interface with the latest touch operated menus and intuitive gestures, which are used for control and image review. This provides easier operation, especially while in selfie mode, which is further supported by the vari-angle 3” LCD screen.

The new My Image style navigation enables quick changes to parameters by simply touching the screen icons, and a new vertical UI layout has been added to support vertical content creation. The camera body is also tailored to content creators needs, with a dedicated product showcase setting button, zoom lever, Red REC button and an upgraded Stills / Video / S&Q sector, providing intuitive operation whichever platform you are creating for.

Longer battery life

Support for the Sony NP-FZ100 battery provides around 50% better performance, with around 610 images when using LCD (up from 440) and 130 minute recording time (LCD), which is up from 80 mins. The table below highlights 

Improved connectivity to share with the world

5GHz WiFi and 5Gbps USB Type C provides high-speed data transfer. Both can be used to transfer recorded footage to a smartphone at high-speed for easier sharing on social media platforms. Direct live streaming is also available with support for RTMP/RTMPS/SRT protocols for live streaming wirelessly through your phone. A URL must be registered via Sony’s Creators App in advance.

4K/30p and FHD 60p live-streaming is now available via USB with UVC/UAC, making it easier than ever to share your content with the world.

ZV-E10 vs ZV-E10 II comparison

The table below highlights the main upgrades, which the second-generation camera offers.

What’s in the box

• Sony ZV-E10 II Vlogging Camera Body
• NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery
• Shoulder strap
• Wind Screen
• Wind Screen Adaptor
• Body cap