Sony ZV-1 II Vlog Camera

Overview
The ZV-1 II is the perfect vlogging camera for capturing and sharing your stories. It features an integrated 18-50mm zoom lens and a large 1-inch sensor, delivering high-quality 4K video. Sonys renowned vlogging features are easily accessible with the press of a button, and the Cinematic Vlog mode adds a dramatic touch to your content. With the Creators App, you can effortlessly transfer your videos to your smartphone and share them on social media.

Experience a more immersive vlogging experience with the ZV-1 IIs ultra-wide and fast zoom lens, slow-motion capabilities, and vertical shooting mode. Sonys best features for video creators, such as bokeh switch, Product showcase mode, and multi-face recognition, are all included. The camera also boasts an intelligent 3 capsule microphone and can be used for streaming without extra equipment. Upgrade your vlogging setup with the GP-VP2BT grip for a stable and intuitive experience. Plus, the ZV-1 II is built with recycled plastic and packaged with less plastic, making it a sustainable choice for vloggers.

Summary
Native ISO: ISO 125
Audio Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm Mic Input
Image Stabilisation: Yes
Battery Mount / Type: Sony NP-F
Media Type: SD
Photo Resolution: 20.1 megapixels
Resolution and Frame Rate: 4K 30p
Sensor: CMOS
Video Outputs: HDMI Micro
Weight: 0-2kg
Wi-Fi: Yes
Included in box
1 x Vlog Camera ZV-1 II
1 x Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
1 x Wind Screen
1 x Wind Screen Adaptor

About the Sony ZV-1 II Vlog Camera
The ZV-1 II is the perfect vlogging camera to create your stories and share your world. Equipped with an integrated 18-50mm zoom lens that lets you capture the whole world around you and also focus closer on your subject, the ZV-1 II delivers great 4K video quality thanks to the large 1-inch sensor.

Sony’s renowned vlogging features are available at the press of a button, and if you want to give your content a more cinematic look, simply turn on the Cinematic Vlog mode to deliver more dramatic looking content.

Finally, connect the Sony vlogging camera to your smartphone via the Creators’ App to effortlessly transfer your videos to then share on social media.

Capture More With Your Vlogs

Get more into the frame with the integrated ultra-wide and fast 18-50mm zoom. Paired with outstanding 4K video recording (30/25/24p) from the large 1-inch sensor, slow motion, and a vertical shooting mode, it is simple to frame your vlogs and get outstanding content for your audience with this lightweight camera.

Vlogging Made Easy

This 4K camera packs all of Sony’s best features designed for video content creators. Blur the background with one press of a button using the bokeh switch, present objects with the Product showcase mode, and ensure everyone is sharp in each frame with multi-face recognition. While shooting, you can easily take control of your vlogs, thanks to the touch capable flip screen and lamp indicating when you are recording.

Effortless Cinematic Quality

Shoot your vlogs like a movie with the new Cinematic Vlog adjustable presets, enabling specific cinematic colours and dramatic black bars at the top and bottom of the frame. Keep your subject sharp in all shooting conditions with Real-Time Eye autofocus and Real-Time Tracking autofocus.

The Best In-Camera Sound

Keep your audience engaged with our integrated Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone. The ZV-1 II internal microphone can be set to capture only the sound in front of the camera, only the sound from the back, or from all surroundings.

It also includes a free windshield to help cut out any unwanted sounds while vlogging.

Share With The World

Ready to use as a streaming camera, the ZV-1 II allows you to stream from your laptop or smartphone without the need for a capture card or extra software.
Pair it with Sony’s latest Creator’s App to quickly transfer clips to post on your favourite social media platforms.

Upgrade Your Vlog Experience

Use the ZV-1 II along with the GP-VP2BT grip and enjoy a more stable, intuitive, and fun vlogging experience. It works without a cable and does not require a battery. You can use this as a mini tripod for your ZV-1 II and hit record straight from the grip.

Reduction Of Plastic Use
This compact camera has been built partly with recycled plastic material, its packaging is using less plastic, and the fibres of its windscreen are made exclusively from recycled polyester.

General
Camera type Digital camera
Lens
F-number (Maximum aperture) F1.8 – F4.0
Focal length (f = ) f = 6.9 – 17.6 mm
Focal length (35mm format equivalent) 18 – 50 mm
Focus range (from the front of the lens) Approx. 5 cm (0.17 ft.) to infinity
Camera section
Type 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Number of pixels (effective)*1 Still images: Approx. 20.1 megapixels
Movies: Approx. 16.8 megapixels max.*2
Number of pixels (total) Approx. 21.0 megapixels
Built-in ND filter ND (1/8 ND)
Color temperature range 2500 K – 9900 K
Recording system (still image)
Recording Format(Still Image) JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format)
Image size (pixels) [3:2] 1.0-type L: 5472 x 3648 (20 M), M: 3888 x 2592 (10 M), S: 2736 x 1824 (5.0 M)
Image quality modes RAW
RAW+JPEG
JPEG
Recording system (movie)
Video compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio recording format LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)
Movie recording format (XAVC S 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.) 29.97p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
Movie recording format (XAVC S HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.) 119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps)
29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps)
23.98p (50Mbps)
100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)
50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps)
25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps)
Movie function
Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) Yes
Proxy recording Yes
TC/UB Yes
Recording system
Memory card slot Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory card
Focus system
Focusing type Fast Hybrid AF (phase- detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus point Still images: Max. 315 points (phase-detection AF)
Movies: Max. 273 points (phase-detection AF)
Recognition target (Still images) Human
Animal
Recognition target (Movies) Human
Animal
Other features AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie)
AF Transition Speed (Movie)
Circ. of Focus Point
AF illuminator –
Exposure control
Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensitivity EV0 to EV24 (ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure compensation +/- 3.0EV (1/3 EV steps)
ISO sensitivity Still images: ISO 125 – 12800 (expandable to ISO 80 – 12800), AUTO (ISO 125 – 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Movies: ISO 125 – 12800 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 125 – 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Anti-flicker shoot. –
Viewfinder
Type –
LCD screen
Type 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT
Touch panel Yes
Number of dots (total) 921 600 dots
Adjustable angle Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °
Other features
Other features Product Showcase Set
Background Defocus
Soft Skin Effect
Creative Look
Custom function
Picture Profile
Cinematic Vlog Setting
My Image Style
Clear Image Zoom
Still images Approx. 2x
Movies Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Shutter
Shutter type Electronic shutter
Shutter speed Still images: 1/32000 to 1/4 s
Movies: 1/12800 to 1 s
Flash sync. speed*3 1/100 s
Image stabilization
Type Electronic
Mode Movie: Active / Off
Flash
Type –
Control Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation +/- 3.0EV (1/3 EV steps)
External flash Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe
Drive
Continuous drive speed (approx., max.)*4 Hi: 24 fps
No. of frame recordable* (approx.)*4 JPEG Extra fine L: 170 frames
JPEG Fine L: 188 frames
JPEG Standard L: 189 frames
RAW: 80 frames
RAW & JPG: 78 frames
Playback
Modes Enlarged display mode
Protect
Rating
Shot Mark (Movie)
Divider Frame
Photo Capture
Accessibility
Functions Screen Reader
Focus Magnifier
Peaking Display
Subject Recognition in AF
Touch Focus
Touch Tracking
Touch Shutter
Touch AE
Vari-angle LCD screen
Functions Custom function
Interface
PC interface Mass-storage / MTP
USB Type-C® terminal Yes (Hi-Speed USB 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) compatible)
Wireless LAN (built-in) Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))*5
Bluetooth Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band))
HDMI output HDMI micro connector (Type- D)
3840 x 2160 (30p / 25p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit
Multi Interface Shoe Yes
Mic terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Remote control (wireless) Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
Functions View on Smartphone
Remote control via Smartphone
PC Remote
USB streaming
Video data format MJPEG
Video resolution 1280 x 720 (30p)
Audio data format LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)
Audio
Microphone Built-in, stereo
Speaker Built-in, monaural
Power
Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
Still Images*6 Approx. 290 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Movies (actual shooting)*7 Approx. 45 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Movies (continuous shooting) Approx. 75 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal battery charge Yes
USB power supply Yes
Power consumption
With LCD screen Still images: Approx. 1.9 W
Movies: Approx. 3.6 W
Weight
With battery and memory card Approx. 292 g
With battery and memory card (oz.) Approx. 10.3 oz
Weight Approx. 266 g
Body only (oz.) Approx. 9.4 oz
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 105.5 x 60.0 x 46.7 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D) (in.) Approx. 4 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 inches
Operating temperature
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 ℃ / 32 – 104 °F
Notes *1 Number of effective pixels varies depending on camera settings.
*2 When “SteadyShot” is set to “Standard” or “Off”.
*3 With compatible Sony external flash
*4 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used
*5 (Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
*6 The LCD screen is turned on, shooting once every 30 seconds, the zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends the flash strobes once every two times, the power turns on and off once every ten times.
*7 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by, power off.