Sony FX30vs ZV-1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony FX30 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 579g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony FX30 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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