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Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F

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Sony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)

Sony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)

  • About 292 g with battery.
  • Stabilisation: Electronic stabilization; Active or Off for movies.
  • LCD display.
  • NP-BX1 rechargeable battery.
  • Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 2.4.
KSh 89,000In Stock
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Sony ZV-1F

Sony ZV-1F

  • BIONZ X processor.
  • LCD display.
  • NP-BX1 rechargeable battery.
  • USB charging and USB power supply supported.
  • Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 2.4.
KSh 68,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sony ZV-1F if you want a lower price (KSh 20,500 less).

Camera

Sony ZV-1 II
Stabilisation: Electronic stabilization; Active or Off
Sony ZV-1F
1.0-type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor

Effective resolution

Sony ZV-1 II
Approximately 20.1 MP effective still-image resolution
Sony ZV-1F
Approximately 20.1 MP effective

Maximum aperture

Sony ZV-1 II
F/1.8–4.0
Sony ZV-1F
F/2.0

Image formats

Sony ZV-1 II
JPEG and Sony ARW 4.0 RAW
Sony ZV-1F
JPEG

Autofocus system

Sony ZV-1 II
Fast Hybrid AF
Sony ZV-1F
Contrast-detection AF with 425 points

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony ZV-1 II

No clear advantage over the Sony ZV-1F in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Sony ZV-1F

  • Lower price: KSh 68,500 (vs KSh 89,000).

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PrioritySony ZV-1 IISony ZV-1F
CameraStabilisation: Electronic stabilization; Active or Off for movies1.0-type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Battery lifeApproximately 290 still shots or 75 minutes continuous movie recording (CIPA)NP-BX1 rechargeable battery
PortsUSB-C (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone inputUSB-C (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Effective resolutionApproximately 20.1 MP effective still-image resolutionApproximately 20.1 MP effective
Maximum apertureF/1.8–4.0F/2.0
Image formatsJPEG and Sony ARW 4.0 RAWJPEG

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
BrandSonySony
ModelSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Product typeCompact CameraCompact Camera

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Dimensions105.5 × 60.0 × 46.7 mm105.5 × 60.0 × 46.4 mm
WeightApproximately 266 g body only; 292 g with battery and memory card—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Image processor—BIONZ X

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
BatteryNP-BX1 rechargeable batteryNP-BX1 rechargeable battery
Charging—USB charging and USB power supply supported

Sensor & Image

Sensor & Image specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Sensor type and size1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor1.0-type (13.2 × 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Effective resolutionApproximately 20.1 MP effective still-image resolutionApproximately 20.1 MP effective
Image formatsJPEG and Sony ARW 4.0 RAWJPEG
ISO sensitivityISO 125–12,800 for stills; expandable down to ISO 80—

Lens & Focus

Lens & Focus specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Lens and focal lengthBuilt-in zoom lens; 18–50 mm equivalent focal lengthZEISS Tessar T* fixed lens; 20 mm equivalent focal length
Maximum aperturef/1.8–4.0f/2.0
Autofocus systemFast Hybrid AF; up to 315 phase-detection points for stills and 273 for moviesContrast-detection AF with 425 points
Image stabilizationElectronic stabilization; Active or Off for movies—
Focus modes—Single-shot AF, continuous AF and manual focus

Video

Video specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Video resolutions and frame ratesXAVC S 4K at 29.97p, 25p or 23.98p; Full HD up to 119.88p or 100pXAVC S 4K at 30p or 24p (NTSC) / 25p (PAL); Full HD up to 120p (NTSC) / 100p (PAL)

Display & Viewfinder

Display & Viewfinder specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Screen size and resolution3.0-type vari-angle TFT touchscreen; 921,600 dots3.0-type vari-angle TFT touchscreen; 921,600 dots

Connectivity & Storage

Connectivity & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.22.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.1
PortsUSB-C (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input, Multi Interface ShoeUSB-C (USB 2.0), Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input

Power & Design

Power & Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony ZV-1 II (ZV-1M2)Sony ZV-1F
Battery life and test conditionsApproximately 290 still shots or 75 minutes continuous movie recording (CIPA)—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 4.
  • Both use Bluetooth 2.4.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
  • Both use 1.0-type (sensor type and size).

In summary

ZV-1 II and ZV-1F share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced ZV-1F may be enough.

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