Sony ZV-E10 II Hands-On Review: there's a better option

[@anjelekagarnett8317]

Im just a hobbiest photographer but your videos are the ones I always watch. Defo my favourite photography content creator ❤

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!!

[@UndercoverCC]

That’s why I love you Julia your honest reviews are so important for my decision making. A6700 - if the price was lower like the same price as the old one it would be a good buy. But with all the features missing it’s a no for me man

[@DMProductions]

Out of the 1million videos I watched this first 🙂 Great honest review as usual Julia

[@juliatrotti]

Ahh thank you, that means a lot!!

[@TheMentalHealthToolbox]

DITTO!

[@sonofage]

a6700 is the same price as the sony zv-e10 ii? in my country it's way more expensive

[@JonathanWillis]

Here in the UK the a6700 is around £1100 the Zv-E10 MK2 is £925, but the MK1 is £420. The MK1 is a good buy, he MK2, not so. If you NEED the Mk2 features, you'll have a budget for a FX30. The ZV-E10 "was" for vloggers and they need IBIS for walking around, so now its lacking the right features and way too expensive.

[@GemmaHentsch]

@@JonathanWillis Where have you found the a6700 for that price? I'm still seeing it around the 1400 mark

[@JonathanWillis]

​​​@@GemmaHentsch it's £1429 (Wex video) , standard price in UK (GBP). Can be around £1200-1280 on offer (Park cameras), and if you get a grey import from china it's closer to £1045 (E-Infinity Online)

[@GemmaHentsch]

@@JonathanWillis The grey market has been tempting me again, I want to support parks, but....

[@JonathanWillis]

@@GemmaHentsch I don't use it for business, as a hobby I'll take the savings and put it into lens. If I was making money from it, then I would buy locally as it's a business expense so tax deductible.

[@martin9933]

Thanks Julia, great video as allways! But since it doesn´t have a mechanical shutter it´s not a good option for photos at all, IMHO. I use the version 1 as backup camera for events (a7IV as main cam) and as portable camera for private trips and I love it for this. That´s not gonna be possible with the version II because of the missing mechanical shutter. To me it doesn´t seem like an good deal at all, considering that it is 1100 euros compared to 600 euros for the version 1 and 1500 euros for the way better a6700. And if in Australia the price difference to the a6700 is even smaller, I don´t see why anybody should buy the ZV-E 10 II. I was shure I wanted to buy the new version II right away because I love the version 1 but wanted to have 10bit video. Now I´m really disappointed because of the way higher price and the lack of the mechanical shutter. No way I´m paying 1100 euros for this. Sorry for the rant ;-).

[@finnharvor6773]

My thinking as well about the absent mechanical shutter. Pity, because a lightweight camera is a nice option to have…

[@zai_jz]

Hi Julia, which one should I get between zv e10 ii or the a6400? Thank you!

[@pfran9514]

Great review! The best I’ve seen so far! Thank you!

[@th461]

I couldn’t be more grateful Julia! As you answered so many of my questions and used the 16-55mm lens and you did a comparison to some other camera body’s it feels as if it is my video. For me it is the perfect video and I love it so much ❤! I can’t wait to test everything that I have learned today! Thank you so much to you Julia and Dan for this video. Pure gratefulness!!!

[@juliatrotti]

I was thinking of you when I made this video and was using this lens you were asking about! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s a great lens by the way 🙏

[@th461]

This means the world to me!!! I have post some minutes before you posted this video one of the first photos that you replied to. So it’s really interesting how the world is sometimes. There are so less reviews of this lens 😉.

[@JEROMESILVA]

Great, it was really helpful 🙌

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Julia, very helpful and informative review! Good luck and keep creating!

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much!

[@TheMentalHealthToolbox]

thank you, just found your channel. I am considering upgrading my Cannon m50 with 22mm F2 pancake lens and trying to figure out the best reasonable upgrade that I can grow with; I do mostly KZbin videos and video podcasts. Would you recommend the Sony Fx30 or something else?

[@roshansamrobert]

Top notch review , as usual!

[@artistjoh]

Product Showcase is the only real advantage of the ZV-E10 range, and that already works perfectly on the original ZV-E10. As I have the original I will be keeping this, but will eventually purchase the A6700 since, over all, it is a far superior camera to the ZV-E10 models. For me the EVF and IBIS is a huge advantage, and 4K120 is icing on the cake. If I was to get another ZV-E10, I would save money, and get the original.

[@JonathanWillis]

The Mark II can do 4k120, not in the spec sheet but you can select it in the options.

[@Avdarmaly]

Vlogging camera with horrible stabilisation for video? No way £1000 for it. Better save for A6700 and have everything.

[@JackFN_VR64]

$400 extra for horrible ibis in the 6700 is not worth it all, and you don't have everything - the a6700 has a useless built in microphone. useless microphone, useless ibis for video and photography centric features that is useless for vlogging. Better to save up that $400 or pounds and use it towards getting a proper vlogging lens, the Sony E 10-20mm f/4 PZ G Lens (15mm-30mm fullframe equivalent). Power zoom and wide enough at 10mm (15mm) to vlog properly without looking into a person's pores and have margin to crop in with active stabilization and or in post with Catalyst Browse or any mainstream editing software. In 2024 stable video straight out of a camera is nothing burger.

[@PhilipRanson-d5t]

Good review.You made Sydney look interesting instead of just beautifully sunny.

[@MaximoJoshua]

ZV-E1 is the one I would choose

[@ColtsFan288]

There's a significant price difference between zv e10 mk2 and a6700 in the uk. A6700 body is £1369 and zv e10 mk 2 will be around 999 body only

[@juliatrotti]

With more of a price difference as I mentioned in the video, I do think it’s worth it. But in Australia at the moment it’s only $40 more for the A6700! Body only for both as well

[@michaelbell75]

Same in the US

[@TomeCile]

In Croatia difference its 556€ 😢, body only

[@JonathanWillis]

ZV-E10 MK2 is £925, although on ebay with £75 off code you can get it for £850. The Mark I, is available for £420 from the same seller. Mark I all the way to me. Once you have the need for the new features, its A6700 or FX30. The MK2 isn't priced correctly.

[@_albinski]

Great video. Can you tell me if it also shoots in S-log2? or just in S-log3? I can't find that information anywhere.

[@sayansaha8750]

You are my inspiration. I learned a lot from your videos.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! That makes me so happy to hear 🙏

[@sayansaha8750]

@@juliatrotti It's an honor! 🥰🥰.

[@nidhijhawer756]

I think I'll get the mark ONE, cause for the target audience's use case, IBIS would have made all the difference but that is what Sony decides to skip on. ZVE10 it is!

[@arquivo225]

I have been using crop and fullframe cameras for a long time, and for vlogging I still prefer other options like DJI Pocket 2 or 3 for horizontal shots, or insta 360x3 when i'm on my bicycle, or even my phone for vertical shorts on the 1x mode. But, for a great bokeh and beautiful field of view like 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, there is where those mirrorless are brilliant.

[@RobustArid379]

The stars will be watching you

[@myaacount]

fantastic review, Julia..& you literally covered everything... as i am planing to get ZV-E10 because my High-zoom Sony HX300 is very old now & its quite heavy to carry with no Vlogging capabilities which modern day cameras have :)

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful

[@myaacount]

@@juliatrotti i loved this... whats your zodiac, if you don't mind sharing :)?

[@MestreMur]

Best review at this time (photos and videos)...

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@qbukhari]

Amazingly good review.... You have a great potential

[@labibaislam4770]

What camera and lens did you use for filming?

[@Iron_Acker]

For video stabilisation the cam use gyro data. With catalyst brows it is possible to stabilise with less crop against active stabilisation mode. For stills the ibis is missing therefore the results not the same like the 6700. Only to use a tripod,...

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

Catalyst browse means completely different - more cumbersome ! workflow

[@Iron_Acker]

​@@mipmipmipmipmip-v5xyes that's true, the workflow is horrible but it is an option,...

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

The original zv-e10 is the better alternative, it has a mechanical shutter for photos, and a much better price point.

[@DWebbTheOldHead]

With the lack of IBIS, I’m still happy with my E10 m1, and of course the a6700. Great review and video. 🥃

[@sagar_liftss]

Can i buy this camera for my gym content and cinematic shot ? Plzz mam tell me

[@paulyeung6608]

also, the a9 iii footage looks incredible

[@juliatrotti]

Yes I’ve been loving editing this footage too! It’s a great camera for video 🙏

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Great review! I might get this as a lighter option for on the go and for bigger MP (compared to my zve1) but now I'm considering the 6700, not a light but the APSC lenses are so light that would help!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yeah APSC has some great light weight lenses to choose from!

[@hi.imlucas1995]

Youre making me miss Sydney Julia,nice review

[@juliatrotti]

Aw thank you!

[@SMFJose]

Both... It's a good toy! Very happy here with iPhone 15 PRO

[@TheLeahDiaries]

Thank you for being so thorough in your review and comparisons!! You got a new subscriber 😊

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@paulyeung6608]

i love seeing sydney! it makes me want to visit!

[@juliatrotti]

It’s a great city, you should visit one day!

[@bill0g]

Its odd that it is priced so much higher there. It is C$1399 (body only) here which is usually just about the same in AU$ (exchange rate is almost 1:1 in C$ and AU$). Do you know why the big jump in price?

[@juliatrotti]

I’m not sure why, is tax included in that price? Here it is

[@bill0g]

@@juliatrotti even with tax, it would only be around C$1570.

[@Banyakcerita593]

Is this suitable for Buscraf video?

[@Antrax360]

Hello. Will you be making a video on the 28-45f1. 8 Sigma? Waiting for that video to purchase lol

[@juliatrotti]

I will actually! I’m waiting for the one I purchased to arrive, then I’ll make a video about it since Sigma won’t send me their lenses for some reason lol

[@Antrax360]

@@juliatrotti nooooooooooooooooooooooo @sigma You need to step up!!! You missing out lmao. Ill wait and thank you for replying. I love your work.

[@DayumMarq]

That UI flip is the one thing I miss on my a74 since I moved from the Nikon z6ii lol. PLEASE put that in the A74!! haha

[@juliatrotti]

Yesss I want this so bad!

[@kiez_insider]

Total Dealbreaker for me is the lack of a mechanical shutter...

[@michaelbell75]

It's a video-centric vlogging camera, doesnt need one.

[@Rocky_KO]

@@michaelbell75 Wrong. Notice how you said video-centric instead of video-only?

[@hkdom]

Exactly

[@raywu6787]

Traditional camera, like any Sony camera such as ZV-E10 IIIII, is only good for photo only. For video, do yourself a big favor by buying a DJI Pocket 3. BTW, if you know to buy and use a Directivity White Balance to calibrate your old camera, you can easily take much better photo quality than any new camera. You might know that there is no photo quality to mention if your photo color is wrong from the reality.

[@HassanRaashid]

Can you do a video testing out the pixel 8a?

[@juliatrotti]

I don’t think I’ll be getting a review copy unfortunately so I won’t be able to make a video. But I’m looking forward to the Pixel 9!

[@robertcudlipp3426]

It's a mystery why Sony didn't incorporate OSS, or plain old image stabilisation for what is intended to be principally a vlogging camera ?

[@cameraprepper7938]

I would get either a Sony A6600 or a Sony A6700

[@Roysphotos8]

sony wont take features from the zve1 for some reason. probably wanna make sure the fx3 coming looks like it has a million features.

[@michaelbell75]

Why would Sony would up a budget vlogging camera with a bunch of features? No other company does either.

[@Roysphotos8]

@@michaelbell75 no other company has as many cameras as sony either. What your saying also isnt true. Maybe canon. But fuji and Nikon don’t behave in that way. I also dont understand your hostility, my comment comes from a place of supporting consumers. Why as a consumer would u want me to just say nothing? Isnt this better?

[@michaelbell75]

@@Roysphotos8 there are no APS-C cameras with IBIS for $1k. You have to get a 2 year old M43 to get IBIS for $1k.

[@GemmaHentsch]

I've gotten into doing videoing events (partially to fund my photography equipment addiction) and I'm consider that the zv-e10 II would make a good second camera.... (currently using my Rx100 vii as my second camera)

[@expreso]

esta cámara podría competir en calidad de vídeo con la canon R7?

[@joshidol]

is it really relevant that this doesn't have stabilization?

[@drbdrbrobertdrbdrb]

Very thorough and honest review Julia, great content as always! I'm wondering if the ZV-E10 II has the Auto ISO min SS function? For some reason this was absent on the ZV-E10 mark I, which I missed in a lot of situations. Can you confirm the mark II does have this function? Cheers!

[@CarCareHelp]

Hi Julial, I like your efforts as well you

[@Whoistheboss546]

Canon R50 is still a best budget video and photo camera with EF lens and adapter

[@wakeywarrior]

It would be much better to buy an A6700. This camera is very disappointing. In fact for 40% less you can buy the Nikon Z30. Whilst it doesn’t have 10 bit, I have had one of those and I’d say it’s a better camera (grossly underrated) and has the best on camera mic of any camera (I have a ZVE1 with the mic like on this one and it is nowhere near as good as on the Z30). If you want to shoot 50/60fps on this with very average stabilisation it’s a 50% crop! And no 120fps for £1000. Nope! Save up, spend twice as much and get the superlative ZVE1.

[@matthartman7062]

The ZV-E10 II is the same price as the a6700 in Australia? The a6700 is about $400 USD more in the US, but even with this price increase I think the a6700 is a better value. Mechanical shutter, weather sealing, IBIS, AI chip and EVF on the a6700 are all features that the ZV-E10 II doesn’t have. I just can’t understand why Sony didn’t include IBIS on a vlog-centric camera, especially at this price point.

[@juliatrotti]

Yep the A6700 is only $40 more. This camera makes a lot more sense with more of a price difference!

[@dennishumbla5431]

And It has Luts just like the Panasonic?

[@juliatrotti]

Yep but the luts are video only

[@AgnostosGnostos]

wirh adequate light the sensor stabilisation is not needed. Unless you shoot fast moving object the mechanical shutter is not needed too. so with nearly half the money you can have the quality of the a6700 flagship sensor. sonethung really impressive.

[@juliatrotti]

This is a video centric camera though, so stabilisation imo is very important. In Australia the A6700 is only $40 more, so definitely not half the money!

[@tiffanyk2743]

So hard to find camera for portrait photography and travelling

[@juliatrotti]

Have you looked at the A7C line? Both the 1 and 2 could be good options

[@Soothing_sounds1010]

Which camera you have shoot this KZbin video 📸??

[@juliatrotti]

Sony A9III

[@mehmetalikaplan7386]

Second hand a6700 would be purchased instead of new zv e10 ii

[@SUPERSTARSSTYLE1YOUTUBE]

i like size..very compact

[@ferrarikingF50]

im wait on Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 mark 8!

[@RuiGon1]

Thanks.

[@FVDaudio]

... mmmm the lack of the stabilization 🤔🤔 Maybe olympus... Maybe panasonic cameras still better in the YT entry level range.

[@izphstudio]

it will work with off-camera flashes.

[@davidellis5141]

Loved seeing Sydney as it's been 15 years since my last visit. Thanks Julia 😊 & I like the Sony 📷.

[@juliatrotti]

Aw that’s cool to hear! I thought it would be nice to show Sydney off for once in my videos haha

[@g.s.3389]

no IBIS is a mistake for me.

[@MortalKoaster]

Why can’t Sony just release a compact vlogging camera with decent OIS? The fact these cameras are marketed as ‘vlogging’ cameras but produce headache inducing footage when you’re walking around with them should be criminal…

[@SilatShooter]

As always a great video review and commentary. Was hoping for more in this new camera, so will pass.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful 😊

[@co7079]

a6700 still blows this out of the water

[@JJARCHIE]

For 400$ more

[@LivingwithKathlina]

@@JJARCHIEplus tax 😅

[@juliatrotti]

In Australia it’s only $40 more at the moment, tax included

[@michaelbell75]

@@juliatrotti Thats a steal and a very easy choice.

[@ProjectLabz]

@@juliatrottirediculous isn’t it…. I waited for the zve10 ii as my b cam but now going with the a6700

[@petrub27]

increasing iso wont properly expose your shots but lower the DR and introducing noise. learn your basics

[@GlassfilmWeddings]

I wanna see primes pls

[@HusseinALSHAMIRI]

شكلك عربي ! anyhow thnx for the comprehensive comparison

[@Culturelens]

Get this zv e10 mark ii over a6700 because the a6700 will mess u up too bad. Speaking from experience. Either you get zve10 mark ii or You get the Fx30. A6700 is just a charade

[@JonathanWillis]

Why? The A6700 is a photography camera, the FX30 is for video.

[@ace2travel737]

💙💙💙

[@RobustArid379]

Ya

[@AmaraARW]

I believe the auto-framing feature uses their new AI chip, which they left off this camera

[@juliatrotti]

Yep, and i don’t think they should have left this out of a ZV line camera

[@notorious.nip.888]

@@juliatrottiit sucks how they left it out but i guess if they included that in this camera all people will be buying this product and not their higher range

[@robertfontaine3650]

Raided the parts bin again. Sony just keeps pushing up the prices in each bracket but not really hitting the mark.

[@tennissir1986]

4K vlogging ? Get a Pocket 3. The other cameras require a gimbal.

[@РоманКрасницький]

"Wow... Brand new cam from Sony": NO IBIS, overheating, NO EVF, crop sensor "OMG... creepy cam S9 from Panasonic": IBIS, LUTS, 6K, Full Frame

[@JAPAN_BOYZ]

"Which camera did you use to film this video?"

[@BuatNonton-n8t]

Same question here!

[@evgeniylivevlog7619]

sony a6700

[@andytanvu]

Wait what? It's cold in Australia now? In July???

[@ColtsFan288]

Southern hemisphere

[@hugoigni]

yeah, the earth is round

[@juliatrotti]

😫

[@michaelbell75]

Youre never going to believe this but Australia has summer when we have winter too!

[@Emma_yusufdikec_Japan]

4K60p 4:2:2 ／10bit、NP-FZ100 Battery、Hold grip up、Good update!!

[@juliatrotti]

Yep they are some very welcome upgrades!

[@michaelbell75]

Sensor from the FX30 as well

[@abhishekpurkayastha1]

Sony's price point is confusing really

[@notorious.nip.888]

I was expecting at max $1500

[@postproductionmentor1081]

No ibis, It's not a vlogging camera

[@JonathanWillis]

That was my main take, even without the price increase.

[@Fnshirokov_]

Однако интересно

[@Chris_P.eterson]

I'm positive shocked how sharp the new 16-50mm lens OSS II is!

[@mipmipmipmipmip-v5x]

Isn't it optically the same as the old lens?

[@Danielle_Visuals]

Second comment ❤❤❤❤ ohh my god my favorite camera ❤❤

[@LuzEspinal-lr1lb]

Hola cómo estás

[@bhanunm]

i have a theory.. "that goatee beard guy kidnapped her and she got stockholm syndromed with him and fell in love. They are together ever since!"

[@naka8952]

It is overpriced

[@swegukiin]

Do absolutely not buy this for video lol

[@juanjodeejay8856]

Slow mode zoom😂

[@juliatrotti]

It’s a tongue twister 😂

[@yasinarfatshihab6832]

First comment!

[@Danielle_Visuals]

Me too❤❤

[@hompol1]

какие вы не красивые Наши русские девушки просто красивые

[@dineshbhagat8768]

Please gift me one 😢

[@rongmeicreative]

2nd comment

[@gerardowmby7156]

Too fast to follow.

[@myeducationlibrary6756]

It is overpriced