Sony ZV-1 II

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 #9 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras & all round #187 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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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.

You can check the ZV-1 II from various angles in the gallery here.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
ZV-1 II vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
ZV-1 II vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
ZV-1 II vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
ZV-1 II vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
ZV-1 II vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.