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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67
Sony ZV-1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

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

Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Sony ZV-1
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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the ZV-1 (20MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZV-1 was announced 4 years before the ZV-1 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZV-1 scores against the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 ZV-1 ZV-1 II 

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

 ZV-1 II ZV-1 
RevealedMay 2023May 2020More recent by 36 months

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

 ZV-1 ZV-1 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony ZV-1 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZV-1 versus the ZV-1 II.

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

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

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

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

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZV-1 and ZV-1 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older ZV-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (294 grams)
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
66
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography highlights
81
lighter than competition (294g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
81
lighter than average (292g)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (18mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
66
focusing manually
decently wide (18mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3.00")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging highlights
86
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition (294g)
82
decently wide (18mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than average (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sony ZV-1Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony ZV-1 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-05-27 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 315 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 24.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 292 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $899