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Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-1F

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SonyZV-1 IISonyZV-1F
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023October 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOSExmor RS CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites and up to 16.8 MP effective movie pixels1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites
Image formatsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 4.0) and RAW+JPEG; XAVC S movies using H.264 compression and two-channel LPCM audioJPEG only, with Extra Fine, Fine and Standard quality; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S movies
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded lower limit ISO 80; Auto ISO with adjustable limits. PhotographyBlog's introductory ISO 100 figure is not the maker's standard lower limitStandard still range ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; Auto ISO 125–6400
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens18–50 mm equivalent20 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–4f/2
StabilisationElectronic onlyElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst24 fps16 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 6.9–17.6 mm; nine elements in nine groups, including five aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lensZEISS Tessar T* fixed lens; actual focal length 7.6 mm; six elements in six groups; seven-blade aperture; 40.5 mm filter thread; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens; no built-in ND filter
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF; up to 315 phase-detection points for stills or 273 for movies; human and animal recognition for stills and movies; adjustable movie AF transition speed and subject-shift sensitivity425-point contrast-detection AF; AF-S, AF-C and manual focus; tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies
ShutterElectronic shutter; still range 1/32000–1/4 second; movie range 1/12800–1 second; external-flash sync 1/100 secondElectronic shutter only; maker specification gives 1/4–1/32000 second in P/A/S/M modes; PhotographyBlog's 30-second long-exposure statement conflicts with the maker and is not used
Burst detailContinuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps; maker buffer claims 170 Extra Fine, 188 Fine or 189 Standard large JPEGs, 80 RAW or 78 RAW+JPEG framesSpeed Priority Continuous shooting reaches approximately 16 fps at maximum image size; ordinary continuous shooting approximately 3.5 fps. The maker warns that shooting speed slows during a sequence and depends on the shooting mode
Stabilisation detailElectronic Active Mode for movies, with an additional crop; unavailable for 120p recording or 120 fps S&Q; no optical or sensor-shift stabilisationElectronic Active Mode for movies, with a crop; unavailable for 120p/100p movies and corresponding S&Q frame rates; no optical stabilisation
FlashNo built-in flash; compatible Sony external flash through the Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash or supported external flash mode in the maker specifications; the accessory shoe is for mounting accessories, not a Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controls±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look and Cinematic Vlog settingsP/A/S/M and automatic still, movie and S&Q modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer; Product Showcase and Background Defocus controls
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K 8-bit 4:2:0 at 29.97/23.98 fps NTSC, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 119.88 fps. Cinematic Vlog records black bars into the 16:9 file to give a 2.35:1 image area at 23.98 fps; it is not a separate wider recording resolutionXAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG picture profiles; 1280 × 720 proxy recording
AudioIntelligent three-capsule microphone with automatic, front, rear or all-direction pickup; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm microphone input; Multi Interface Shoe does not support the digital audio interfaceBuilt-in directional three-capsule microphone; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; adjustable recording level
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-hinged TFT LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch shooting controls, focus, tracking, shutter and AESide-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; screen dots count colour subpixels
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs360 photographs
Body weight266 g229 g
Release detailSony's UK announcement gives June 2023 availability; Sony Japan specifies 23 June. Month precision retains the earliest maker-stated retail window readSony's UK announcement states October 2022 availability; Japan specifies 28 October. Month precision preserves the earlier UK retail window without borrowing a review's exact date
Recording mediaShared SD/Memory Stick Duo card slot; S&Q uses SDHC/SDXC Class 10 or faster, with UHS-I U3 for 100 Mbit/sSD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC
PortsUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; PhotographyBlog's references to Micro USB, powered shoe accessories and flash support conflict with the maker and are not used
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; Creators' App transfer and remote operationWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.1; no NFC
Battery life detailNP-BX1; current maker CIPA claim approximately 290 still photographs, 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operation; TechRadar's 260-shot statement differs from the maker's current specificationNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 360 still photographs, or 540 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 60 minutes actual or 90 minutes continuous movie operation
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply; USB cable and mains adaptor not includedUSB charging and power supply supported during shooting and playback
DimensionsApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.7 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.4 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 266 g body only; 292 g including battery and memory cardApproximately 229 g body only; 256 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory card
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, windscreen and windscreen adaptor; shooting-grip kit includes GP-VPT2BT and a second battery (Japan)NP-BX1 battery, USB-C cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor, lens cap and documentation (Japan)

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