Sony
ZV-1 II
Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.
$899
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Sony
ZV-1F
Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 fixed-lens vlog camera with a 1-inch sensor, fully articulating screen, and Product Showcase — Sony's most affordable ZV model.
$499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
ZV-1 II is 7 months newer.
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Wins
ZV-1 II
Wins
ZV-1F
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZV-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 16 fps)
- AZV-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (24 fps vs 16 fps)
- AZV-1 II has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BZV-1F has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 315)
- BZV-1F has higher Battery life (CIPA) (360 shots vs 290 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareZV-1 II
106 × 60 × 47 mm
292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1F
106 × 60 × 46 mm
256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
ZV-1 II and ZV-1F share virtually identical body dimensions.
ZV-1 II is 36 g heavier than ZV-1F.
Depth (front-to-back): 47mm ZV-1 II · 46mm ZV-1F
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-1 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
ZV-1F
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
ZV-1 II
Animal / bird AF
Only ZV-1 II supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Animal
Codecs
Adds H.264
Card types
Adds Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 16 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
24 fps vs 16 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46.7
Reasons to choose
ZV-1F
Card types
Adds microSD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46.4
AF points / zones
425 vs 315 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
360 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
Weight
256 g vs 292 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 125
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
ZV-1 II
Pros
- ✓Built for vlogging
- ✓18–50mm versatile zoom
- ✓Bokeh Switch
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –No EVF
ZV-1F
Pros
- ✓Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 ZEISS Tessar lens
- ✓1-inch Exmor RS sensor
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓4K 30p and 120p slow-mo
- ✓Most affordable ZV-series body
Cons
- –Fixed 20mm lens (no zoom)
- –Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect)
- –No built-in ND filter
- –No EVF or headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony ZV-1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, ZV-1 II or ZV-1F?
ZV-1F scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for ZV-1 II — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F?
ZV-1 II uses Electronic / Active mode (electronic), while ZV-1F uses Electronic SteadyShot (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the ZV-1 II or the ZV-1F?
ZV-1 II reaches 24 fps electronic. ZV-1F reaches 16 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F?
ZV-1 II weighs 292 g and ZV-1F weighs 256 g, so the ZV-1F is 36 g lighter.
Do the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F record 4K video?
ZV-1 II: 4K up to 30p. ZV-1F: 4K up to 30p.
Are the ZV-1 II and ZV-1F weather sealed?
ZV-1 II: No. ZV-1F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the ZV-1 II and 360 shots for the ZV-1F, giving the ZV-1F the edge.
How much does each cost?
ZV-1 II launched at $899 and ZV-1F at $499. The ZV-1F is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.