Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this camera! I went from a very old Rebel T6 and was nervous about learning and navigating a Sony. It's very simple to use and if there's anything I don't know, I can just look it easily. The quality is so incredible for video and pictures and every time I look at my footage, I get very excited about how great it looks. It's easy to grab and keep in your bag. Light weight and easy to hold! I definitely recommend this camera (:

I bought this camera to do both still and video work, with video my primary objective. It gives me what I need with 4k and 8k video. I have completed one project already. The touch screen is small so adding an external monitor is helpful. It is a little tedious getting time code and a few other settings made but over all I am able to do what I need. The biggest draw back is not being able to fully flip and open the touch screen. And this creates a few challenges when using various rigs where an external monitor is not helpful. Online some have reported over heating issues but I haven’t experienced that myself. As is common these days, the included documentation is sparse and you will be expected to go online. Sony’s app is poor at best, lacking most of the features available in the camera.

After using the ZV-E10 II for about a week I find it irresistible to use, both for its feel and features. I have a closet full of cameras so I’m a bit jaded about new models the way a carpenter might be with a new hammer. But after carrying around I have to admit I’m impressed what Sony did here with an “entry level” model. There’s nothing really like it at its price level. That is not to say it doesn’t have limitations, a couple which will be non-starters for action/sports shooters or people who shoot for long periods at the 4K/60. That’s because it’s rolling shutter can be quite noticeable and it is prone to heat buildup in certain circumstances. Below I’ll discuss my experience and observations about the camera and kit lens that make up this Creators Kit. WHO IS IT BEST SUITED FOR? Before I get into the details here of what is great – and not so great – about this camera, a few words on who I think is the ZV-E10 II’s target user. Sony tags it as a “Content Creators’ Camera,” basically, another way of saying it’s video centric. It’s easy to confuse this camera with “hybrid” cameras that are more or less equal in video and photo abilities. This is not a hybrid, it’s a video camera with photo features. For example, it has no viewfinder and lacks a front dial. So, if taking photos is at least half of your reason for buying a camera this one isn’t for you. The ideal user, in my mind, is someone interesting in upping their video “game” from, say, a phone, adding features but not sacrificing ease of use, stealthiness, carry-ability, and packability. And for most video genres, the ZV-E10 II is a winner. The exception is sports and action. Here the ZV-E10 II falls short by my eyes. On replay of videos of fast objects rolling shutter distortion was noticeable. It’s also visible in fast pans. It’s not unwatchable, but I do find it distracting. I don’t fault the ZV-E10 II, this is common in most crop sensor bodies across all camera brands. But it is important to be aware of the degree of a camera’s rolling shutter effect especially if your primary focus is videoing fast moving things. What the ZV-E10 II delivers is phone-like compactness with “real” camera features, including its sensor it shares with models costing hundreds more and the option of the large Sony E-Mount lens catalog for unfettered creativity. That versatility really invites everyone else who wants a powerful, affordable “true” video camera; vloggers, travelers, people who like making shorts, etc. The ZV-E10 II doesn’t have everything I want in a video camera, but, to paraphrase the Rolling Stones, it gives me what I need. Sony makes more advanced video cameras, but at a price, and my experience is a new camera is just the first purchase. Potentially there are still extra batteries, grips, carrying bags, and possibly lenses to budget, so buying a more expensive body for features I don’t 100% need isn’t path to making better videos IN THE BOX…AND NOT Officially this is a “kit,” but it’s an incomplete one – like I said, budget for other stuff. Neither a USB-C charging cable nor a charger is included. I can live without the cable, but no charger is an annoyance. Sony’s intention here is slow charge via the camera’s USB-C port or buy a charger at extra cost. My own view is in-camera charging is just a convenience if I forget my charger or need to charge two batteries at one time. It’s not a satisfying default charging method. So, it’s disappointing Sony doesn’t include the charger. It’s a hidden cost to the kit. The major accessories in this “kit” are the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II (APS-C) lens and Sony’s pro-level FZ100 battery. I get 1-1.5 hours of video time with it (XAVC-S 4K 60P, but not continually shooting for that entire time). There is also a Sony branded strap – I call these “drawer snakes.” It's cliché, but the lens is nice for a “kit” lens. A bargain too compared to the price of the “body only” option. As a “PZ” (power zoom) lens it performs best for video. My lens test was conducted only with my bare eyeballs. To me it renders sharp, detailed video that appears cleaner than my phone’s 4K video. The downside here is its slow variable aperture. But at its cost, even if you have to buy a faster prime lens it’s a cost effective a backup zoom. Surprisingly it was usable even with just city light illumination or indoors under normal household lighting. Background blur is naturally harder to control particularly as it approaches the 40-50mm field of view range. IN-HAND FEEL & CONTROL The ZV-E10 II conforms to my hands perfectly, but I have small hands. Despite being compact its hand grip is relatively deep. I think all but the most ginormous hands should be comfortable and confident holding it. But there is no pinky support, if that is a concern. Even mine hangs below the body. I also enjoy holding the ZV-E10 II because of its high-end build quality (not build materials). The dials spin confidently, and the buttons are a gentle push to engage. Both the dials and buttons reveal a tactile click with each turn or push, respectively. The body itself is 100% plastic. It feels solid, but no mistaking the plastic, especially the lens. Ergonomics is as close to perfect as possible for such a petite body. The controls are intuitively placed in easy reach. Most buttons are in close proximity to each other but there is good tactile separation to prevent accidents. I can’t detail every button for lack of space here, but all the common buttons and dials are on board, many user-assignable if that is your thing. A few unique video controls that are mention-worthy. First, is the zoom rocker around the shutter button. It’s a fantastic used with PZ lenses like the kit lens, but it doesn’t control non-PZ lenses. What makes this rocker so enjoyable is both the standby and videoing speed is programmable. For example, I have standby set up to zoom fast to quickly set up a shot but have video speed at medium for a gentle zoom effect. There’re two other distinctive function buttons. “Defocus” switches between a lens’s maximum and minimum aperture to quickly defocus the background as much as possible. It’s a handy especially with no front aperture wheel. Equally useful is the “product showcase,” button which alerts the lens to instantly focus on an object placed in front of the camera and then refocus back to you the moment the object is removed. Typically, a camera without this feature will either continue to focus on the creator’s face or focus will get jumpy. As a video-centric body with no viewfinder user control is entirely by the LCD flip-screen touch panel. The menu is Sony’s latest version which I found intuitively organized but did experience a learning curve. The LCD panel itself is a “7” out of “10”. At its brightest setting it’s visible at high noon & no clouds, but a higher brightness would be appreciated. TOP FEATURES AND USABILITY The marquee here is 26 MP APS-C (crop) sensor, the same one inside Sony’s higher end crop sensor model A6700. Of all the features on my checklist, I start at the sensor. It’s a bit of oversimplification, but the sensor’s design, in conjunction with the lens, dictates how far ISO can be pushed in low light, the images sharpness and accurate geometry. So, it’s important to understand sensors are more than megapixel counts. Crop sensors typically don’t perform well in low light and it’s hard to push ISO to ranges that a full frame sensor could go. This hold true with the ZV-E10 II, but I found image quality doesn’t suffer much until about ISO 6400. Of course, YMMV. Eye-autofocus is precise is most situations. It can get a bit confused where there is a busy background or foreground. The workaround though is to use subject detection which is as “sticky” as I’ve ever experienced on a camera. Accuracy isn’t always pinpoint, but close enough that focus remains. Tracking modes include people, animals and birds. Max available video quality and speed is 4:2:2 10-bit in 4K/60 for smooth and clear slow-motion. (If you need super slow motion, this camera can do 1080/120fps). This is where I ran into frustrating overheating after just 10 minutes or so of off and on videoing. However, after I switched the “Auto Power OFF Temp” setting in the “setup” menu from standard to high I’ve yet to experience overheating when videoing at this resolution. So, caution, perhaps, if you intend to shoot 10-bit 4K/60 for 20+ minutes continuously. For my shooting style this time until overheating is a non-issue. I did not experience any overheating a 4K/24 even before I switched to the “high” setting. For advanced users there are color grading capture options, specifically S-Log 2 and 3. Additionally, LUTs can be loaded to the camera. If you are the “set it and forget it” type you can select video appearance styles in-camera. I’d be amiss if I didn’t mention mic quality. Normally on-board mics are after-thoughts and sound terrible. So, I was shocked how usable the mic’s audio quality is, especially for vloggers in front of the camera. It’s slightly “hollow” to my ears, but respectable. It filters out background noise well. I also like that pick-up direction is configurable in the menu. If you plan on buying an external mic, the ZV-E10 II has Sony’s multi-interface shoe for wireless, battery-free operation with select Sony microphones. There’s a lot of goodness packed in the ZV-E10 II, but of course, there’s important stuff missing too. The most notable is the absence of in-body image stabilization. It’s not surprising though, as this feature is usually reserved for higher-end cameras. Instead, it has digital stabilization which I found fine when set on “active,” at the expense of a slight crop. But, I don’t find the picture with stabilization off that jerky unless I was moving around fast, so I’m unsure if the digital stabilization is needed except in high motion situations.

The Sony ZV-E10 II is a great entry-level camera for new creators. It delivers impressive image quality, reliable autofocus, and an easy-to-use design. With the included 16–50mm lens, it’s a decent and versatile choice for beginners who want strong performance without feeling overwhelmed.

The sony zve10 ii is the perfect starter camera for vlogging and photos, its size and feel makes it easy to capture recordings and pictures on the go. With the sony zve 10 ii ive captured good quality videos that are super easy to transfer to my laptop for editing. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Still learning all features yet I love the easy use of the camera with the bonus of how beautiful you can capture the moment with this camera.

It's light weight, produces great quality, and is nice as a starter camera.

The charger was not in the box when it arrived so i had to purchase a battery charger but the camera is amazing

Overall seems to be a great option for photos and video. However, calling it a “kit” is quite a stretch. You get a lens and a strap. Nothing else. Not even a charging cord.

Great product. I love using it. It probably the best camera I have had so far

its good. camera quality is overall okay n i would recomemd it

Overall beginner friendly, yet, professional grade!

I have had Some trouble connecting to my phone but like the camera

This is the camera my son wanted for his Christmas present this year 2025.

bought as a travel video camera. wish it had a viewfinder, but overall, it does the job and fits in my waist-pouch. I own the 6700 and use that for serious jobs, but this is for fun travel.

The Sony Alpha ZVE10 II APS-C Content Creators’ Camera Kit is a great package for someone who wants to start creating videos. The Content Creators Kit is the only way you should be buying the Alpha ZVE10 II camera because it comes with a 16mm-50mm Sony E-Mount lens that has Optical Steady Shot (OSS) built into the lens, which is very important because the Alpha ZVE10 II does not have In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). That means the Alpha ZVE10 II camera depends on the lens’s OSS to provide most of the image stabilization. There is digital image stabilization in the camera body, but it will not be as good as the OSS on the lens. For that reason, the Content Creator’s Kit is worth its weight in gold because the included lens comes with OSS. The kit also includes a fluffy microphone cover to shield the body from wind noises. As for the Alpha ZVE10 II body itself, it has great features and clarity for taking 4k videos. There are many modes available for video capture, but auto mode is a great mode to start capturing right away and produce great results. The camera captures the videos in Sony’s XAVC format which is essentially MP4. Flip out screen is a god send for taking videos of yourself. One annoying thing about switching between modes is that the switching is done by a switch. You must manually move a slider to switch between camera, video, and S+Q modes. If you are in camera mode and hit the video record button, it will prompt you on the screen that you are in the wrong mode. If you are in video mode and try to hit the camera shutter button to take a photo, you will be prompted that you are in the wrong mode. It almost seems more intuitive to have an option where the user is in control of understanding that if you press the video record button, the camera will start recording video and if you press the camera shutter button, it will take a photo. I understand that the manual switch is there to prevent basic users from being in the wrong mode, however, it would be nice for advanced users to not have to manually switch between modes. Since this is a video camera first, there are some quirks about taking photos. Although when getting close to your subject, the camera shows a flower which is usually Macro mode. However, auto focus has a difficult time focusing on close objects. Tapping on the screen does not make it focus any better. So, your option is to move further back and rely on the zoom capabilities of the lens. I wished I had more information on the minimum requirements needed for the camera. I had purchased a Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC memory card for the camera rated at 200mb/s read and 140 mb/s write speeds. However, in trying to use the S+Q modes of the camera, it prompted that I need to use a V60 or higher memory card. Apparently my under-$50 memory card was only a V30. Unfortunately, I cannot return my memory card and will not be able to use the S+Q feature of the camera until I save enough money to buy a new SD card that supports V60 and above. In case you were wondering, those V60 and higher memory cards cost a bit more money than the standard cards to pick off the shelves. Rough estimate is that the V60 is double the price of a V30 card, and V90 is 3x the price of a V30 card. If you purchase this camera to use as a video device first, and still image capture as a bonus, you will be very happy with this camera. If you are purchasing this primarily as a still image capture device with video recording capabilities, then you probably want to consider Sony’s other offerings. Recording 4k video on this thing is just a great experience.

This is good in the way that all digital cameras today are pretty good, but in comparison with others, there are some drawbacks. The first, and most noticeable to me, is the lack of ability to transfer images via bluetooth. With my previous setup, I would transfer images via bluetooth to my phone while shooting, and those would get synchronized via the cloud to my laptop, where I could see them in detail. Having a good view of the images in near real-time as I was taking them helped me decide whether I needed to reshoot them immediately. With the Sony, you can only transfer images to your phone via WiFi, and you can't shoot while doing that, so the only real option is batch transfer. You can only see the previews on the phone screen while shooting, so you don't have a great idea of whether you need more takes or not until after the batch transfer. Rather than going through your phone, you could choose to upload to Sony's Creator Cloud service, but again, that can really only be done in a batch-type transfer, and it takes even longer. Plus, the Creator Cloud is not really useful for editing, there is no computer app (at least for Macs, anyway) so any manipulation has to be done through a browser. I adapted my workflow for batch transfers, but it's not optimal. Second, I do most of my shooting with a macro lens, and the autofocus leaves a lot to be desired compared to my other camera. There is a cool feature with the manual focus with the macro lens, where it zooms in on a smaller section of the image field (which you can select) when you start to adjust the focus, which makes up for the lower resolution of the camera screen and the necessity of batch transfers. The other thing that is troublesome is that there are light and dark bands across the image. The good thing is that these aren't noticeable when looking at a single still image, but when flipping through successive images, you can see them move across the picture. They could be an artifact of the lighting, but I don't see that issue with my other camera. Finally, this is more nit-picking, but logging into the Sony website to register the camera and set up the app has the same authentication issues that have plagued me with any new Sony purchase I try to register. It always takes multiple login attempts before it will finally work. Again, it's a good camera, like just about any digital camera at this price point, but software and features really can make a difference, and I experienced enough annoyances here that I probably wouldn't recommend it unless you have already invested in compatible Sony lenses that lock you into their ecosystem.