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Sony ZV-1 II

The Sony ZV-1 II lands as a entry-level mirrorless + dslr camera, built around 20 MP.

45/100
Mixed bag
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Why we rate it

  • Eye AF
  • Animal eye AF
  • Wi-Fi
  • No stacked sensor
  • No global shutter
Score profile

Where the Sony ZV-1 II wins and loses

Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras class
SensorVideoAutofocusConnectivity38307878
Sensor
38
Video
30
Autofocus
78
Connectivity
78
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Sensor

Sensor typeCMOS
Resolution20 MP

Video

Max video4
Max FPS24

Autofocus

Eye AFYes
Animal eye AFYes

Viewfinder and screen

Viewfinder typeLCD

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Head to head

Sony ZV-1 II vs Sony Sony Alpha 7C II

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SensorVideoAutofocusConnectivity
Sony ZV-1 IISony Alpha 7C II
 SonySony ZV-1 IIThis pageSonySony Alpha 7C II
Overall score45 /10053 /100Better
Resolution20 MP33 MPBetter
Sensor typeCMOSFull-Frame
Video max resolution44
Who it's for

Is the Sony ZV-1 II right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need stacked sensor, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Sony ZV-1 II worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Sony ZV-1 II?

Its eye af stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Sony ZV-1F?

The Sony ZV-1F scores 46/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.