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Alpha 7 IV

Sony

Alpha 7 IV

33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

vs

Sony

ZV-E10 II

APS-C creator camera with interchangeable lenses and strong 4K for YouTube.

$999

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

ZV-E10 II is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

Alpha 7 IV

PortraitWildlife

Wins

4categories

ZV-E10 II

TravelVlogging

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Alpha 7 IV wins 4 categories·ZV-E10 II wins 1 categories
  • AAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BZV-E10 II has lower Weight (377 g vs 658 g)
  • AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)

Key specs at a glance

Alpha 7 IVZV-E10 II
Resolution33 MP26 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max51,20032,000
Burst10 fps11 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS5.5-stopNo
Weight658 g377 g
Battery580 shots610 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Alpha 7 IV front view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 × 80 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZV-E10 II

115 × 68 × 54 mm

377 g (0.83 lb / 13.30 oz)

Alpha 7 IV is 17mm wider, 29mm taller, and 26mm thicker than ZV-E10 II.

Alpha 7 IV is 281 g heavier than ZV-E10 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 54mm ZV-E10 II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Alpha 7 IV back view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZV-E10 II

115 × 68 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Alpha 7 IV top view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 80 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZV-E10 II

115 × 54 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Alpha 7 IV

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

ZV-E10 II

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Alpha 7 IV

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

ZV-E10 II

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseAlpha 7 IVZV-E10 II
Portrait
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 IV

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8

  • RAW buffer depth

    828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane

  • Internal RAW video

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

Reasons to choose

ZV-E10 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 114.8, 67.5, 54.2

  • Weight

    377 g vs 658 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    610 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF points / zonesBoth 759
  • AF frame coverageBoth 94 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Alpha 7 IV

Pros

  • 33MP — more detail for cropping and print
  • 10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
  • Full-size HDMI port
  • 759 phase-detect AF points

Cons

  • 4K 60p requires Super35 crop
  • 10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
  • Complex menu system

ZV-E10 II

Pros

  • Creator features
  • Interchangeable E-mount
  • Affordable
  • Good 4K

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • APS-C
  • Single slot

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Alpha 7 IV
ZV-E10 II
Resolution
33 MP+27%
26 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
APS-C Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
23.3 × 15.5 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
Alpha 7 IV
ZV-E10 II
Processor
BIONZ XR
BIONZ XR
Alpha 7 IV
ZV-E10 II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+0.7 stops
32,000
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
Alpha 7 IV
ZV-E10 II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Alpha 7 IV or ZV-E10 II?

Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for ZV-E10 II — 33MP — ample resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and ZV-E10 II?

Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and ZV-E10 II is 26 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Alpha 7 IV and ZV-E10 II have in-body image stabilization?

Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-E10 II does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the ZV-E10 II?

Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. ZV-E10 II reaches 11 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and ZV-E10 II?

Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and ZV-E10 II weighs 377 g, so the ZV-E10 II is 281 g lighter.

Do the Alpha 7 IV and ZV-E10 II record 4K video?

Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. ZV-E10 II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Alpha 7 IV and ZV-E10 II weather sealed?

Alpha 7 IV: Yes. ZV-E10 II: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 610 shots for the ZV-E10 II, giving the ZV-E10 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and ZV-E10 II at $999. The ZV-E10 II is $1,500 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.