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Sony ZV-1 II

 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
 
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
  • Read full specs
  • Alternatives
  • Size Comparison
  • FAQ
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sony ZV-1 II overview

Sony ZV-1 II is Sony's Large Sensor Compact camera first launched on May of 2023. The camera has got a 20MP, BSI-CMOS 1" sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648.

Sony launched this camera in order to improve the older Sony ZV-1 (Read Full Comparison)

The ZV-1 II places at #10 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras & all round #193 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to try our Smart camera finder to get camera listings based on your customized criteria.

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Here is a diagram of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

Sony ZV-1 II family

The Sony ZV-1 II has a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can find all previous and more recent models along with important specifications.

ModelVisualizeLensResolutionSensor SizeReleased
Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II front thumbnailSony ZV-1 II18-50mm
F1.8-4.0
20MP1"2023
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Sony-ZV-1 front thumbnailSony ZV-1
ZV-1 II vs ZV-1
24-70mm
F1.8-2.8
20MP1"2020

Sony ZV-1 II Pros and Cons

Below is a list of pluses and minuses of the Sony ZV-1 II based on criterias that are usually viewed as useful in a camera.

connects via bluetooth
fast at the long end (f4.0)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
good zoom range (18-50mm 2.8 x zoom)
has external mic socket
has HDMI socket
has phase detect autofocus
has touchscreen
has touch to focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (292 grams)
offers face detection autofocus
offers tracking autofocus
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
relatively wide (18mm)
saves RAW formats
screen articulates
screen is selfie friendly
very good screen resolution (922 k dots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
missing headphone socket
no image stabilization
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Sony ZV-1 II Sensor details

The dimension of the sensor in the Sony ZV-1 II is 13.2mm x 8.8mm (1"). The 116 mm² sensor can resolve 5472 x 3648 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 20 megapixels and provides a native ISO range of 125 - 12800. This ISO can be extended digitally to 80 - 25600. RAW format is supported therefore you have wider margin for error.

The picture below shows the ZV-1 II's sensor dimensions compared to other common sizes. The ZV-1 II sensor has a crop factor of 2.7 and is showcased in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Camera sensor aspect ratios

Sony ZV-1 II dimensions

Sony ZV-1 II weighs around 0.64 lbs (292 grams or 10.30 oz) & the measurement of the camera is 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9"). The weight of normal Large Sensor Compact camera is 396 grams so the Sony ZV-1 II is lighter when compared to other rivals.

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Listed below is a visual of the Sony ZV-1 II beside a softdrink to help you to get a feel for its scale.

Sony ZV-1 Mark II dimensions scale

The top view here will show the button design on the ZV-1 II.

Sony ZV-1 Mark II topview buttons dials

Sony ZV-1 II Lens specs

The ZV-1 II provides an inbuilt lens featuring a focal range of 18-50mm making it a 2.8 x zoom which may not be exceptional nevertheless it is likely to be convenient in a few scenarios.

At the widest 18mm, the lens features an aperture of f1.8 which will be incredibly good for low light situations and capturing a shallow depth of field. It would also allow you to choose a lower ISO to capture clearer files. For the tele end, 50mm comes at f4.0 making it very decent and allows you to use high shutter speeds.

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Sony ZV-1 II Connectivity

The ZV-1 II has the following connectivity:

  • USB Yes
  • Wireless Yes
  • Bluetooth Yes
  • HDMI Yes

Cameras that include NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to send pictures and sometimes alter camera settings with no need to connect directly to the camera.

Several applications even stream a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it could be attached to an external display. The majority of cameras will allow you to charge the battery through the USB socket.

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Sony ZV-1 II Video specs

The maximum video quality in the Sony ZV-1 II is 3840 x 2160 and you can shoot in MPEG-4, AVCHD and XAVC S format. 2160p gives an exceptional quality for video. You can crop to Full HD in order to get clearer video. Be wary of the considerable file sizes and make sure you have got high quality SD cards that have fast write speed. While the camera offers a mic socket, it is sadly lacking a headphone socket which means you will not have the option to check your sound levels.

Photography Glossary

Sony ZV-1 II Weather Sealing

There is no weather proofing on the Sony ZV-1 II so you need to be cautious in rainy or dusty conditions.

Sony ZV-1 II Display and Viewfinder

The Sony ZV-1 II has got a 3.00" fully articulated display supporting a resolution of 922k dots.

It possesses a selfie friendly display to take self portraits and even group photos when necessary. Additionally the display is touch friendly which means you can switch focus point as well as adjust settings using your finger.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Sony ZV-1 II are the following:

  • ViewFinder None

For bright outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and tough to see, viewfinders can be very valuable.

Sony ZV-1 II Shutter specs

Sony ZV-1 II continuous shooting speed is 24.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/2000 sec. The camera also provides silent electronic shutter of 1/32000 sec. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter can lead to "rolling shutter" under certain conditions.

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Sony ZV-1 II Flash and Hot shoe specs

Sony ZV-1 II features external flash ability but comes without built in flash. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/100 sec.

Sony ZV-1 II Autofocusing specs

Sony ZV-1 II features both Phase Detect Auto Focus as well as Contrast Based Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster and accurate when compared to Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera has got Face detect which can be handy for taking photos of people.

It has got 315 focus points to select from. Sony ZV-1 II has tap to focus. You can easily use your fingers in order to adjust focus points. It also includes Tracking Auto Focus for objects that move. Sony ZV-1 II comes with manual focusing in case it is required during low light situations or you require more precise focusing control.

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Sony ZV-1 II Battery life

The battery (NP-BX1) on the Sony ZV-1 II is fashioned to last for 260 images with respect to the CIPA measurements making it lower when compared to it's rivals. The general Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U features the highest possible (450) battery life within this class of cameras.

Listed below is a listing of Large Sensor Compact cameras with the highest battery life:

Sony ZV-1 II for varying categories of photography

The following graph shows a analysis of the Sony ZV-1 II for varying categories of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography factors

The Sony ZV-1 II has a rating of 74 which is above average, meaning that it is a respectable option for portrait photography. Photographing portrait photos leans heavily to sensor size, support for RAW photos in addition to the option to use off-camera flash.

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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats

Sony ZV-1 II Street photography highlights

Having a awesome points tally of 80, the Sony ZV-1 II is a outstanding option to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera has a fine balance of picture quality plus portability.

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screen articulates
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (292g)
no image stabilization

Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II

A very good sports photography score of 66 means the Sony ZV-1 II is a fine choice for shooting sports. A camera must have fantastic autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

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silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)

Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography factors

Weight is very critical when getting a camera for travel. On the whole, the Sony ZV-1 II gets a wonderful 81 as a travelling camera which is a wonderful option to buy for your travels.

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lighter than competition (292 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (260 CIPA)

Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography advice

For anybody looking to pick a digital camera for landscape photography, the most essential factor will be image quality. The Sony ZV-1 II at it's nice score of 66 as a landscape camera is a respectable choice within the current marketplace.

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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (260 shots)

Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging details

A vlogging camera preferably should offer a articulating display screen, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering all the details, the Sony ZV-1 II is a awesome fit as a vlog camera as it gets a tremendous score of 82.

Photography Glossary
fairly wide (18mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization

Sony ZV-1 II Alternatives

If you are trying to find replacements to the ZV-1 II, below is a list of the top rated cameras which fall in to the category of Large Sensor Compact.

The line graph listed below offers you a summary of the ZV-1 II versus it's top scored rivals suggested earlier.

These are various other cameras you might check out as alternative options. To look at a comprehensive comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.

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Specifications

General Information
Brand
Sony
Model type
Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type
Large Sensor Compact
Launched
2023-05-27
Physical type
Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
1"
Sensor dimensions
13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area
116.2mm²
Sensor resolution
20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio
1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution
5472 x 3648
RAW files
Highest native ISO
12800
Highest boosted ISO
25600
Lowest native ISO
125
Lowest boosted ISO
80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points
315
Lens
Lens mount type
fixed lens
Lens zoom range
18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture
f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing range
5cm
Crop factor
2.7
Screen
Display type
Fully Articulated
Display size
3.00 inches
Resolution of display
922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type
None
DXO scores
DXO All around rating
not tested
DXO Color Depth rating
not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating
not tested
DXO Low light rating
not tested
Features
Slowest shutter speed
30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed
1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed
1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate
24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation
Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance
no built-in flash
Flash settings
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize
1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution
3840x2160
Video file format
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless
Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS
None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight
292 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions
106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
Other
Battery life
260 photographs
Battery type
Battery Pack
Battery ID
NP-BX1
Self timer
Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots
One
Pricing at launch
$899