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Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Sony ZV-1 II versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZV-1 II (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The ZV-1 II was brought out 8 months later than the ZV-1F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZV-1 II matches up against the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sony ZV-1F

 ZV-1 II ZV-1F 
RevealedMay 2023October 2022Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Sony ZV-1 II

 ZV-1F ZV-1 II 

Common features in the Sony ZV-1 II and Sony ZV-1F

 ZV-1 II ZV-1F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony ZV-1 II has external dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZV-1 II versus the ZV-1F.

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ZV-1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
58
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony ZV-1 II Street photography details
Sony ZV-1F Street photography details
80
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (292g)
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (1")
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (256g)
lack of image stabilization
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography features
66
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (260 shots)
61
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 fps)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
can't change focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography info
81
lighter than others (292 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
really wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
87
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
good maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
really wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (260 per charge)
56
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00")
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery power (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony ZV-1 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Vlogging camera
82
really wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others (292g)
does not have image stabilization
82
good maximum aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony ZV-1 II and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony ZV-1 Mark IISony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony ZV-1 Mark II Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2023-05-27 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 315 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 18-50mm (2.8x) 20mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.0 f/2
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 24.0 frames per second 16.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/100 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 292 gr (0.64 pounds) 256 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $899 $499