Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera Officially Announced

Sony has officially announced the new Sony ZV-E10 II mirrorless camera along with the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II lens.

Pre-order links:

• Sony ZV-E10 II body at B&H, Adorama.
• Sony ZV-E10 II with 16-50mm Lens at B&H, Adorama.
• Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens at B&H, Adorama.

With enhanced features that build on its content-creation-focused predecessor, the Sony ZV-E10 II boasts a 26MP APS-C sensor, delivering faster performance and high-quality imagery in a compact form factor ideal for vloggers. This positions the ZV-E10 II alongside established models like the FX30 and the a6700. It includes built-in creative shooting modes, a 3-capsule directional microphone, and a 3″ articulating LCD touchscreen with vertical orientation support and an integrated tally light, making it a powerful multi-purpose vlogging device. Other notable upgrades of the ZV-E10 II include a 759-point phase detection autofocus system, Cinematic Vlog mode, an AI processing unit, and compatibility with larger-capacity NP-FZ100 batteries.

Designed for APS-C mirrorless camera sensors, the Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Lens offers a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 24-75mm within a compact design. Its variable aperture of f/3.5 to 5.6 helps keep the lens size and weight to a minimum while accommodating most use cases. When the camera is powered off, the lens retracts to just 1.25″.

Sony ZV-E10 II Key Specifications:

• 759-point Focal Plane Phase-detection AF^v with Real-time Eye AF for Human/Animal/Bird and Real-time Tracking ​ 
• Backside illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offering an ideal combination of high sensitivity and low noise with an ISO range from 100 to 32000^vi 
• APS-C interchangeable lens camera compatible with over 70 Sony E-mount lenses 
• High-speed readout, 5.6K oversampling compresses a vast amount of information into stunning 4K footage at up to 60p^vii  
• Active Mode^viii electronic image stabilisation employs a precision gyroscope and advanced algorithm to accurately measure and compensate for camera shake, providing highly effective stabilisation without sacrificing mobility, even when shooting 4K 
• Upgraded large-capacity Z battery (NP-FZ100), allowing continuous movie recording^ix for up to 195 minutes per charge. 

Additional Features to Streamline Content Creation  

• New Vertical User Interface (UI) that auto rotates from horizontal to vertical orientation to streamline vertical content creation. When paired with the vari-angle LCD monitor users can create and view their content from any angle 
• With 4K 60p capture and up to 120p capture in clear XAVC-S Full HD quality, the user can record stunning motion sequences using the S&Q mode^x at 5x slow motion (24p playback) 
• Product Showcase Setting which delivers convenient shooting of product review videos with smooth focus transitions from your face to the item being highlighted. 
• Background Defocus Function to adjust the depth of field and create bokeh within the background with a single touch. ​ 
• Face Priority Auto-Exposure immediately detects faces and adjusts the exposure to optimise facial brightness, even while actively recording in changing lighting scenarios ​ 
• Soft Skin Effect smooths the appearance and reduces blemishes on the subject’s skin ​ 
• Stress-free connectivity with the USB 3.2 Type-C® (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps) port also allows high-speed wired transfer to a compatible smartphone or PC through the Creators App for easy post-production and sharing on social media^xi ​ 
• Time-lapse sequences^xii can be created in-camera and the exposure interval can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds^xiii 
• Advanced, onboard 3-capsule microphone with selectable directivity (previously debuted in the ZV-E1) for capturing clear, high-quality audio. Users can select “Auto” or choose from “Front”, “Rear”, or “All Directions” for the audio directivity depending on the environment and recording scenario settings ​ 
• Supplied with the camera, is a windscreen to reduce noise when shooting in windy conditions 
• Multi-Interface (MI Shoe) allows for simple connection to an external microphone for additional audio options, if needed 
• Livestream through the support of 5 GHz^xiv Wi-Fi connectivity 
• Sony’s Screen Reader function^xv, which reads menus and video playback screens aloud to assist operations, and a menu Magnify Display function are included to provide accessibility solutions ​