Sony ZV ZV-E10 II Black
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Sony ZV ZV-E10 II Black
The Sony ZV-E10 II is widely praised for its excellent video and photo quality, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a favorite among content creators. However, several users report severe overheating during 4K video recording, with the camera shutting down after just a few minutes. There are also isolated complaints about lens contact failure and poor customer support from Sony. Overall, it's a capable camera for short-form content but has notable thermal limitations for extended 4K use.
Pros
- Excellent video and photo quality
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Lightweight and portable design
- Beginner-friendly and easy to use
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Severe overheating in 4K video
- Lens contact failure reported
- Poor Sony customer support
- No built-in ND filters
- Small touchscreen
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Scores
Specifications
| Sony ZV ZV-E10 II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor R CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26 MP | 45 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC Accelerator |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 759 | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 610 shots★ | 320 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony ZV ZV-E10 II Black
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony ZV ZV-E10 II Black offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
