ZV-1 IIvs ZV-E1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The zv-1 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | ZV-1 II (2023) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 292g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | ZV-1 II | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — |
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