Upgrade Guide

Sony A7S II→Sony ZV-1 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7S II

£799

2015

→

Upgrade to

Sony

ZV-1 II

£649 (-£150)

2023

✅

Strong upgrade

The ZV-1 II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most A7S II owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the ZV-1 II

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7S II	ZV-1 II
Price	£799	£649
Released	2015	2023	↑
Sensor	12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS	20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution	12MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards	Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)	Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate	5fps continuous	15fps	↑
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~260 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	584g body only	292g	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification	None
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots	3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)	Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-I slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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