ZV-1 II
SonyReleased Jun 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Sep 29, 2026
Compact vlogging camera with a wide lens, excellent microphone, and fast autofocus for effortless content creation. The Sony ZV-1 II scores 82/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Camerajabber, Photographyblog, and Digital Camera World.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 66 (Digital Camera World) to 95 (Camerajabber) — a 29-point spread. Camerajabber tends to score generously across our dataset.
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Pros
- Good microphone quality(4)
- Wide lens for vlogging(3)
- Easy to use(2)
- Compact design(2)
- Fast autofocus(2)
Cons
- Short battery life(2)
- Limited zoom range(2)
- No headphone jack(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Sony ZV-1 II is a highly capable, compact vlogging camera that offers significant upgrades in lens width and usability, making it an excellent choice for aspiring content creators.
Publisher score: ★★★★★
AI summary of this review
The Sony ZV-1 II is a refined vlogging tool that improves upon the original with a wider lens and better interface, though it sacrifices some photographic versatility and optical stabilization.
Publisher score: Design 4.5, Features 4.5, Ease-of-use 4, Image quality 5, Value for money 4
AI summary of this review
The Sony ZV-1 II is a marginal update that offers a wider lens and better touch controls, but it struggles to justify its higher price due to limited improvements over the original model and strong co...
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