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Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony ZV-E1

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SonyZV-1 IISonyZV-E1
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023April 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactMirrorless
Sensor format1.0-typeFull frame
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOSExmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP12.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36484240 × 2832
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–1280080–102400
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 pixelsBack-illuminated full-frame sensor; approximately 10.1 million effective pixels for movies; optical low-pass filter and anti-dust function
Image formatsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 4.0) and RAW+JPEG; XAVC S movies using H.264 compression and two-channel LPCM audioJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 4.0); 14-bit RAW; RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF
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 ISO 80–102400; Sony's current specification lists expanded ISO 40–409600 for stills and movies, while its launch announcement gave the movie expansion as ISO 80–409600
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ XR with a dedicated AI processing unit for subject recognition
Lens and shooting
Lens mount–Sony E
Built-in lens18–50 mm equivalent–
Maximum aperturef/1.8–4–
StabilisationElectronic onlySensor shift
Maximum continuous burst24 fps10 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 lensSony E-mount; compatible full-frame and APS-C lenses
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 sensitivityFast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills and 627 for movies; EV −6 to 20 at ISO 100 with an F2 lens; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and airplane recognition with Real-time Tracking
ShutterElectronic shutter; still range 1/32000–1/4 second; movie range 1/12800–1 second; external-flash sync 1/100 secondElectronic shutter only; stills 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; flash sync 1/30 second full-frame or 1/60 second APS-C
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 framesFull-resolution Hi+ up to approximately 10 fps; over 1000 JPEG or compressed RAW images under Sony's test conditions; 85 uncompressed RAW or 57 uncompressed RAW+JPEG images
Stabilisation detailElectronic Active Mode for movies, with an additional crop; unavailable for 120p recording or 120 fps S&Q; no optical or sensor-shift stabilisationFive-axis sensor-shift mechanism; up to five stops for stills, CIPA pitch/yaw test with FE 50 mm F1.2 GM. Movie Standard, Active and Dynamic active modes; Dynamic active narrows the angle of view more than Active
FlashNo built-in flash; compatible Sony external flash through the Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; compatible external flashes through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controls±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look and Cinematic Vlog settings1200-zone evaluative metering; ±5 EV compensation; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Creative Looks, Cinematic Vlog, Auto Framing and Framing Stabiliser
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 119.88 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 resolutionLaunch recording up to 59.94 fps NTSC or 50 fps PAL at 3840 × 2160. Free installed 4K 120p licence available from 28 June 2023 adds 119.88/100 fps XAVC S/HS 4K, including 4:2:2 10-bit at 280 Mbit/s, with approximately 10% image crop and regional restrictions. All-Intra 4K up to 59.94 fps at 600 Mbit/s; no RAW video output. Upgraded Full HD 240 fps S&Q reads 1420 × 804 sensor pixels, so it is not native Full HD detail
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 interfaceIntelligent three-capsule stereo microphone with Auto, Front, All Directions and Rear directivity; windscreen; microphone and headphone sockets; digital audio through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,6001,036,800
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-opening LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; full touch controls; dots count colour subpixels
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs570 photographs
Body weight266 g399 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 specifies April 2023 availability; month precision retained
Recording mediaShared SD/Memory Stick Duo card slot; S&Q uses SDHC/SDXC Class 10 or faster, with UHS-I U3 for 100 Mbit/sSingle SD memory-card slot with UHS-I and UHS-II support; V90 card required for XAVC S-I
PortsUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeUSB-C with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbit/s, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, and Multi Interface Shoe; USB webcam streaming up to 4K 30 fps
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.2; Creators' App transfer and remote operationWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz, subject to regional restrictions; Bluetooth 4.2; smartphone remote control and PC Remote
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-FZ100; CIPA claim approximately 570 photographs, 95 minutes actual movie operation or 140 minutes continuous recording using the LCD
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply; USB cable and mains adaptor not includedUSB charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; battery must be installed for USB power
DimensionsApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.7 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 121.0 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor)
Weight detailApproximately 266 g body only; 292 g including battery and memory cardApproximately 399 g body only; 483 g including battery and memory card
Materials–Dust and moisture resistant design; Sony does not guarantee complete dust or moisture protection
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, windscreen and windscreen adaptor; shooting-grip kit includes GP-VPT2BT and a second battery (Japan)NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, windscreen, windscreen adapter, body cap and accessory shoe cap

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