SeekerSony ZV-1 II
The Sony ZV-1 II is a good vlogging camera. Its new wider-angle lens is well-suited to vlogs. Its large fully-articulated screen also makes it easy to monitor yourself while recording, and, with full touch capability, it's easy to adjust settings on the fly without diving into the menu. It's also easy to switch out memory cards when using a tripod or grip, thanks to the adjusted placement of the tripod thread on the bottom of the camera. Beyond that, it has a good amount of frame rate options. It comes with some cool dedicated vlogging features, like 'Cinematic Vlog' mode, which gives your videos a wider aspect ratio and lets you play with the color and tone of the image, or 'Product Showcase', which automatically refocuses on objects held up in the frame. That said, the lack of optical or in-body stabilization is disappointing, and the camera's digital stabilization isn't perfect and crops the image to a noticeably narrower field of view. The camera also struggles with overheating in 4k.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- Ultra-wide 18-50mm1 zoom lens gets it all in the frame
- Large 1.0-type sensor for professional results even in low-light
- Wide aperture F1.8-4.0 lens for beautifully defocused backgrounds
- Clear audio with directional 3-Capsule mic and wind screen accessory
- Stay in focus with Real-time autofocus tracking and Eye-AF
PROS
+ Wide-angle lens is ideal for vlogging.
+ Fully articulated touchscreen.
+ Vlog-friendly modes and features.
+ Good amount of frame rate options.
+ Highly portable design.
CONS
- Slippery grip.
- No optical or in-body stabilization.
- Overheats very quickly in 4k.
- Mediocre battery life.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on July 21, 2023
The Sony ZV-1 II is a good vlogging camera. Its new wider-angle lens is well-suited to vlogs. Its large fully-articulated screen also makes it easy to monitor yourself while recording, and, with full touch capability, it's easy to adjust settings on the fly without diving into the menu. It's also easy to switch out memory cards when using a tripod or grip, thanks to the adjusted placement of the tripod thread on the bottom of the camera. Beyond that, it has a good amount of frame rate options. It comes with some cool dedicated vlogging features, like 'Cinematic Vlog' mode, which gives your videos a wider aspect ratio and lets you play with the color and tone of the image, or 'Product Showcase', which automatically refocuses on objects held up in the frame. That said, the lack of optical or in-body stabilization is disappointing, and the camera's digital stabilization isn't perfect and crops the image to a noticeably narrower field of view. The camera also struggles with overheating in 4k.
78
By TechRadar on May 29, 2023
This is a well-built, responsive, almost pocket-sized hybrid suited to a variety of uses, and a sensible ‘all-in-one’ option for everyday adventures. The new wider zoom lens setting makes it better suited than its predecessor to group portraits, shooting in landscape, and simply fitting more into frame when vlogging. The integral microphone offers greater operational flexibility, plus its touchscreen operation has been enhanced, so smartphone users trading up will find it that bit more intuitive.
All this being said, its sensor and processor are exactly the same as those in the ZV-1, and stills and video resolution and frame rate haven’t altered. This means the original ZV-1 remains an attractive proposition, especially if there are now deals to be had given the arrival of this ‘new and improved’ version. Ultimately, this sequel product feels more refinement than revolution, with Sony very much taking the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 09, 2023
The Sony ZV-1 was already one of the best options for a lightweight vlogging setup, and the addition of a wider lens, much-improved touchscreen functionality and a better microphone make it even more appealing. It's just a shame that it brought so many compromises with it, too.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 09, 2023
Die Sony ZV-1 war bereits eine der besten Optionen für ein leichtes Vlogging-Setup, und die Hinzufügung eines breiteren Objektivs, einer deutlich verbesserten Touchscreen-Funktionalität und eines besseren Mikrofons machen sie noch attraktiver. Es ist nur schade, dass es auch so viele Kompromisse mit sich bringt.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 09, 2023
La Sony ZV-1 ya era una de las mejores opciones para una configuración ligera de vlogging, y la adición de una lente más amplia, una funcionalidad de pantalla táctil muy mejorada y un micrófono mejor la hacen aún más atractiva. Es una lástima que haya traído consigo tantos compromisos.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 09, 2023
La Sony ZV-1 était déjà l'une des meilleures options pour une configuration de vlogging légère, et l'ajout d'un objectif plus large, d'une fonctionnalité d'écran tactile nettement améliorée et d'un meilleur microphone la rend encore plus attrayante. Il est juste dommage qu'il ait été accompagné de tant de compromis.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 09, 2023
A Sony ZV-1 já era uma das melhores opções para uma configuração de vlogging leve, e a adição de uma lente mais ampla, uma funcionalidade de ecrã táctil muito melhorada e um microfone melhor tornam-na ainda mais apelativa. Só é pena que tenha trazido consigo tantos compromissos.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 09, 2023
La Sony ZV-1 era già una delle migliori opzioni per una configurazione leggera per il vlogging, e l'aggiunta di un obiettivo più ampio, di una funzionalità touchscreen molto migliorata e di un microfono migliore la rendono ancora più interessante. È un peccato che abbia portato con sé così tanti compromessi.
80
By Pocket-Lint on June 05, 2023
The second generation ZV-1 brings with it the number one feature that people were asking for - a wider lens. It also adds additional autofocus features, a new 3 capsule microphone and a vastly improved touchscreen interface.
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By Pocket-Lint on February 01, 2021
A câmara compacta de vlogging de segunda geração da Sony oferece excelentes especificações de vídeo a um preço relativamente acessível. Também é muito boa a tirar fotografias.
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