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Sony FX5 vs ZV-1 II
Quick take: The ZV-1 II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the ZV-1 II is the most affordable; only the Sony FX5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
ZV-1 II — Pocket Vlogging: 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 | ZV-1 IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,699 | £699Best |
| Sensor | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.6MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) | ~260 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 734g (with battery and card) | 292g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Sony FX5
ZV-1 II
Portrait
6.9/10
5.3/10
Street
5.3/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
4.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
8.7/10
5.0/10
Documentary
8.3/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
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Landscape
5.1/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
—
Casual
5.1/10
7.1/10
Food
7.4/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.2/10
4.0/10
Architecture
6.1/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
3.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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