Sony camera

Sony ZV-1 II

Pocketable 1-inch-sensor vlogging camera with a wide 18–50mm zoom. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 5; From 5 reports.
Released: 2023; First cited here by Potato Jet, August 2023. Last reported 2 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for video and stabilisation; Pushback on image quality. From 2 reviews. What they said

$998.00

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“…so this footage is from the Sony zv1 2 so it's from a real camera 4K 24 frames per second”
Sara DietschyMarch 2024Watch the video at 4:46
“Both my zv1 and the a6400 use the analog connection”
Booth JunkieOctober 2023Watch the video at 4:23

3 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (1 press, 1 video), newest May 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Sony ZV-1 II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Video
Stabilisation

Where reviewers push back

Image quality
Build & handling
Value

Image qualitySplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: sharp enough generally, but low light and colours weak.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “So for most real-world purposes, the ZV-1 Mark II’s lens is plenty sharp enough”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “my images generally looked sharp and detailed when viewed full-screen on my 24-inch monitor”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “It has an f1.8 aperture, so it's fairly decent in low light.”
  VideoJason Morris · May 2025Watch at 5:42
Complaints (4)
- “it’s clear that this lens isn’t going to satisfy users who demand super-sharp results in the corners of the frame when examining files close-up”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “the camera needs to use high ISO settings in low-light conditions, which will have a negative impact on image quality”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “likewise suffers from slightly uninspiring colours”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “an APS-C camera or a full-frame camera is going to obliterate this camera when it comes to the image quality.”
  VideoJason Morris · May 2025Watch at 2:25
VideoRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Video excels: detailed footage, excellent built-in audio, solid 4K.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Audio quality from the built-in mics is excellent”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “Video quality is good in terms of detail”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “the 4K 25 frames per second is perfectly enough for what I need.”
  VideoJason Morris · May 2025Watch at 11:35
AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
StabilisationMostly positive: Leans positive.Mostly impressive electronic stabilisation, though handheld footage can look jittery.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “The electronic stabilisation is impressive”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “the digital stabilization is more than enough for majority of the situations.”
  VideoJason Morris · May 2025Watch at 8:50
Complaints (1)
- “hand-held footage can still look disconcertingly jittery, especially on a large screen”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: more user-friendly overall, but hidden power button, cluttered menus.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “I found the Mark II to be much more user-friendly”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “put that ND filter on and that is amazing.”
  VideoJason Morris · May 2025Watch at 7:16
Complaints (2)
- “one flaw of the original camera that Sony hasn’t bothered fixing is how the power button is almost completely obscured by the windshield”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
- “having 49 screens of options is over the top for this kind of camera”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review
ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Pricier than original, yet reasonable value compared to similar cameras.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
- “it definitely holds up well for considering that this camera is like a quarter or a fifth of the price.”
  VideoJason Morris · May 2025Watch at 6:27
Complaints (1)
- “the ZV-1 Mark II is rather more expensive than the original”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Andy Westlake · March 2025Read the review