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ZV-1 II

Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.

$899

Launch price

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ZV-1 II

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.1 MP

Sensor

13.2 × 8.8 mm

ISO max

12,800

Burst

24 fps

4K

29.97 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

292 g

Battery

290 shots

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Sensor size

Sony ZV-1 II

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Sony ZV-1 II front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Sony ZV-1 II back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Sony ZV-1 II top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

106 × 60 × 47 mm · 292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)

Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 24fps burst — fast action ready
  • · 1080p 120fps slow-motion

Video & Hybrid

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 292g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 24fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 292g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Built for vlogging
  • 18–50mm versatile zoom
  • Bokeh Switch

Cons

  • 1-inch sensor
  • Fixed lens
  • No EVF

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony ZV-1 II

Sensor

Resolution20.1 MP
Sensor type1"-Type CMOS
Sensor size13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filterYes

Lens

Aperture1.8-4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)18-50mm

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ X

ISO

ISO min (native)125
ISO max (native)12,800
ISO max (expanded)12,800

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronic Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones315
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)24 fps
Burst (electronic)24 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth80 frames

Video

Max resolution3840 x 2160
4K max frame rate29.97 fps
1080p max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264, MPEG-4 AVC

Stabilization

Stabilization typeDigital
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight292 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)105.5 × 60 × 46.7 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryNP-BX1
Battery life (CIPA)290 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Duo Hybrid

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeArticulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMI
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens