Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-E1→Sony ZV-1 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the ZV-E1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the ZV-1 II
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Resolution20MP vs 12MP (+8MP)
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Burst rate15fps vs 10fps
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | ZV-E1 | ZV-1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Low Light | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-E1 | ZV-1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £649 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Sensor | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — Active Mode for video | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 483g (with battery) | 292g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — screen only | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 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 | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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