Upgrade Guide
Sony Sony FX30→Sony ZV-1 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Sony FX30. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the ZV-1 II
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 26MP — 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
| Genre | Sony FX30 | ZV-1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Portrait | -3.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Sony FX30 | ZV-1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £649 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Active IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps electronic | 15fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 579g body only | 292g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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