Between the α7 IV and ZV-E10 II, the α7 IV comes out ahead in megapixels and in-body stabilization, while the ZV-E10 II wins on weight. Overall, the α7 IV scores 52.8 and the ZV-E10 II scores 47.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The α7 IV edges ahead on the Mars Score (52.8 vs 47.6), but the 5.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the α7 IV if you care most about megapixels and in-body stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, in-body stabilization, sensor size.
Pick the ZV-E10 II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable max video, af points, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the α7 IV is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sony - α7 IV wins
- ▲Megapixels — 26.92% more. 33 MP vs 26 MP.
- ▲Has In-body stabilization.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Why Sony - ZV-E10 II wins
- ▲Weight — 281.00 g less. 377 vs 658.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Sony - α7 IV | Sony - ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 33 MPlead | 26 MP |
| Max ISO | 51200lead | 32000 |
Video
| Spec | Sony - α7 IV | Sony - ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K60 |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Sony - α7 IV | Sony - ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 759 | 759 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | truelead | false |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Sony - α7 IV | Sony - ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 658 g | 377 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | truelead | false |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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