Upgrade Guide
Sony A7 II→Sony ZV-1F
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the A7 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the ZV-1F
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Generation8 years newer (2022 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | A7 II | ZV-1F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.2 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.9 | ||
| Documentary | -0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +3.3 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | -1.3 | ||
| Architecture | -1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7 II | ZV-1F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None (digital Active SteadyShot only) | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 3.5fps (continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 256g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused) | |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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