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Kit comparison · 2025

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 II: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

The ZV-E10 II kit costs €300 less
★ Overall winner
The tracking portrait kit
Sony A6400
+ 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
77/100
1,148
camera + lens
The lightweight vlogger
Sony ZV-E10 II
+ E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ
70/100
848
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
APS-C
APS-C
Resolution
24MP
26MP
IBIS
— No
— No
Weather seal
— No
— No
Battery
410 shots
440 shots
Body weight
403g
291g
Released
2,019
2,024
Lens
Model
18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ
Focal range
18-50mm
16-50mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/3.5
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
290g
116g
Combined kit
Total weight
693g
407g
Total price
€1,148
€848
Tier
Enthusiast
Starter
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
72
92
Travel
83
80
Portrait
82
55
Wildlife
58
42
Sports
72
45
Video
86
88
Value for money
86
90
Strengths
+Industry-leading real-time tracking AF
+Fast 11fps burst
+Excellent 4K video
+180° flip screen for selfies/vlogging
+Excellent AF for beginners
+Superb 4K video
+Very lightweight
+Huge Sony lens ecosystem
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E10 II: common questions

Which is better overall, the Sony A6400 or the Sony ZV-E10 II?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony A6400 edges ahead with an average score of 77/100 vs 70/100. Sony's strengths include: Industry-leading real-time tracking AF and Fast 11fps burst.

Is the Sony A6400 worth the extra cost over the Sony ZV-E10 II?

The A6400 kit costs €300 more than the ZV-E10 II kit. The extra cost buys you: Industry-leading real-time tracking AF and Fast 11fps burst. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Sony A6400 or Sony ZV-E10 II?

For beginners, the Sony ZV-E10 II scores higher (92 vs 72 for beginner-friendliness). Excellent AF for beginners.

Which has better video, the Sony A6400 or Sony ZV-E10 II?

For video, the Sony ZV-E10 II leads with a video score of 88/100. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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