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ZV-1 II

Sony's vlogging compact with a 4K ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time subject tracking. The best pocket camera for video creators.

Typical Price
£649–£699
Average price across retailers: ~£674
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Core
Sensor
20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution
20.1 MP
Mount
Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Dimensions
105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weight
292g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation
Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate
15fps
Battery Life
~260 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
None
Screen
3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input

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Suitability Score by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Portrait
4.0
Landscape
4.0
✅ Great For
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Vlogging & Video Built for it — tilting screen, directional mic, Eye AF during recording, ultrawide FOV.
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Travel Shirt-pocket size. 18-50mm equiv covers most travel scenarios without lens swaps.
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Street Pocketable with a useful zoom range. Fixed lens limits creative flexibility.
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Family & Everyday Easy to carry everywhere. Short battery life means keeping it charged.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Portrait 1-inch sensor limits background separation compared to APS-C rivals.
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Landscape No 4K/60p and fixed lens limit it for serious landscape work.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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