Upgrade guide · updated 5 November 2026

Should I upgrade from the Sony ZV-E10 to the Sony ZV-E10 II?

Verdict

Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the Sony E / FE mount, so your lenses fit directly.

What you gain

  • 26MP instead of 24.2MP
  • better video (4K 60p vs 4K 30p)
  • cleaner high ISO
  • 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2021 → 2024)

What you give up

  • a heavier body (377g vs 343g)

What it costs

ZV-E10 II new£824
ZV-E10 II used (MPB, typical)£750
Your ZV-E10 trade-in (rough estimate)≈ £310
Net cost buying used≈ £440

Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.

Frequently asked questions

Should I upgrade from the Sony ZV-E10 to the Sony ZV-E10 II?

The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 26MP instead of 24.2MP, better video (4K 60p vs 4K 30p), cleaner high ISO, 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2021 → 2024), but you lose a heavier body (377g vs 343g).

How much does it cost to upgrade from the ZV-E10 to the ZV-E10 II?

The ZV-E10 II costs £824 new and about £750 used at MPB. Trading in a used ZV-E10 might bring roughly £310, so the net cost is around £440 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).

Will my ZV-E10 lenses work on the ZV-E10 II?

Both use the Sony E / FE mount, so your lenses fit directly.