Sony ZV-E10 II review

The ZV-E10 II is Sony's interchangeable-lens camera built for vloggers, and its biggest practical advantage is stamina. Sony's help guide rates the NP-FZ100 battery for about 130 minutes of actual movie shooting and about 195 minutes of continuous recording, well ahead of most small cameras on this list. The APS-C sensor delivers about 26 MP stills and records 4K at 60p in XAVC HS or XAVC S, with an XAVC S-I intra option at 600 Mbps for editors. A 3.0 type touch-panel LCD handles framing, and the camera has a stereo microphone plus a 3.5 mm input for a lav or shotgun mic. At 377 g with battery and card it is slightly heavier than Fujifilm's X-M5. Sony blocks automated access to its US store from our location, so the price is marked pending; check the kit price on Sony's US site.

Who it is for

creators who want 4K 60p and long recording sessions on one battery

Price

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Key features

• APS-C CMOS sensor, approx. 26 MP for stills and 19.9 MP for movies
• XAVC HS and XAVC S 4K at 60p
• 3.0 type touch-panel LCD
• NP-FZ100 battery rated for approx. 130 minutes of actual movie shooting
• Stereo microphone plus 3.5 mm microphone terminal

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Longest rated battery life among the interchangeable-lens cameras here
• Strength: 4K 60p in XAVC HS and XAVC S formats
• Strength: Uses Sony's E-mount lens range
• Weakness: Heavier than the X-M5 at 377 g with battery and card
• Weakness: US price could not be confirmed from our location
• Weakness: No mechanical stabilizer, unlike the Osmo Pocket 3

Key facts

• Sensor: APS-C, approx. 26 MP
• Max video: 4K 60p
• Weight: 377 g with battery and card
• Battery: Approx. 130 min actual movie shooting
• Screen: 3.0 type touch panel

Where it ranks

Sony ZV-E10 II is No. 3 in our Best Vlogging Cameras verdict.