Sony ZV-1 II White 2023
The 20.1MP 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor and F1.8-4.0 lens deliver professional low-light results with defocused backgrounds, while the ultra-wide 18-50mm zoom keeps you in frame. Its integrated directional 3-capsule mic with a windscreen accessory captures clear audio without external gear, and Real-time Eye-AF tracking maintains sharp focus during movement. This camera is best for vloggers and streamers who need a compact, all-in-one setup with reliable autofocus and audio.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 194 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 125 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 315 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 24 |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 290 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZV-1 II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 315 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 121 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | 24 | 40 | 75 | 10 | 15 | 11 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 268 | 579 | 721 | 511 | 580 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZV-1 II | 86.6 | 38.1 | 9.1 | 81.8 | 72.7 | 43.8 | 2.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 88.7 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.3 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.5 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.7 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.3 | 82.6 | 86.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.2 | 84.6 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.7 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.2 | 73.7 | 72.7 | 86.6 | 92.5 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 69.4 | 86.7 |