Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-1F→Sony Sony FX2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the ZV-1F. 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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Burst rate10fps vs 3.5fps (continuous AF)
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Battery life600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video vs 260 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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Generation3 years newer (2025 vs 2022)
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-1F | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.4 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.2 | ||
| Documentary | +2.7 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | -2.0 | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +2.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-1F | Sony FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 33MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing | |
| Stabilisation | None (digital Active SteadyShot only) | Dynamic Active IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps (continuous AF) | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous video | ↑ |
| Weight | 256g (with battery and card) | 679g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
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