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Sony ZV-1 II

The Sony ZV-1 II is Sony's dedicated vlogging compact, updated with a wider focal range specifically in response to creator feedback. The 18-50mm equivalent f/1.8-4.0 lens starts significantly wider than its predecessor's 24mm, making indoor and location self-recording more practical without an ultra-wide adapter. The 1-inch sensor, directional three-capsule microphone, background defocus mode, and product showcase mode are purpose-built for creator workflows. Sony's real-time Eye AF ensures reliable focus in self-recording. The ZV-1 II is for creators who want a compact, capable tool for regular content production without the complexity of an interchangeable-lens system — particularly those whose content frequently features wide-angle self-recording indoors.

GearFrame's Take

The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.

Starting from
£699 new
Used from £509 (Wex Photo Video)
Average price across retailers: ~£674
Available at 4 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
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£699
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£509
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£565
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Value & Depreciation
£779
Launch price
£649
Today
=
17%
Value drop
Over ~3 years, this camera has cost roughly £43/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2023
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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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Portrait
4.0
Landscape
4.0
Great For
🎬
Vlogging & Video Built for it — tilting screen, directional mic, Eye AF during recording, ultrawide FOV.
✈️
Travel Shirt-pocket size. 18-50mm equiv covers most travel scenarios without lens swaps.
🏙️
Street Pocketable with a useful zoom range. Fixed lens limits creative flexibility.
👨‍👩‍👧
Family & Everyday Easy to carry everywhere. Short battery life means keeping it charged.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
👤
Portrait 1-inch sensor limits background separation compared to APS-C rivals.
🏔️
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. See our full methodology →
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