Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-1 II→Sony Sony FX2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the ZV-1 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Sony FX2
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Resolution33MP vs 20MP (+13MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video vs ~260 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2025 vs 2023)
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 | ZV-1 II | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | -1.8 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.8 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | -2.0 | ||
| Food | +1.6 | ||
| Macro | +1.4 | ||
| Architecture | +2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-1 II | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 33MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) | Dynamic Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video | ↑ |
| Weight | 292g (with battery and card) | 679g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
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