Sony ZV-1 Mark II

Compact and lightweight build ; Strong autofocus performance ; Good built-in microphone

Disappointing image stabilisation ; No 10-bit video recording option ; Not great for still photography

Sony’s baffling decision to remove optical stabilisation in this update to the ZV-1 rankles, but for vloggers who don’t film on the hoof there’s a lot to appreciate – chiefly the class-leading autofocus, intelligent microphone and compact design.

Touchscreen is now more useful and more intuitive ; Optical zoom now starts out at an ultra-wide 18mm ; New Cinematic Vlog settings offer a variety of looks

No headphone jack ; No USB-C cable or mains adapter supplied ; No in-body image stabilization

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,...

Smooth, accurate autofocus ; Several vlog-centric exposure modes ; Quality in-camera audio ; Effective digital stabilization ; Bright, wide-angle zoom lens

Poor battery life ; Outdated rear LCD ; Omits headphone monitoring jack

The Sony ZV-1M2 impresses as a vlogging camera thanks to its versatile 18-50mm zoom lens, 4K recording options, and clear stereo mic, but battery life could be better.

Wider field of view ; Excellent 3-capsule microphone ; Exceptional autofocus performance ; Improved touchscreen controls ; Compact, lightweight and portable

Slower lens at the telephoto end ; No optical image stabilisation ; Less slow motion options ; Loud zoom motor

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...

Heavily improved touch-based user experience ; Hands-off controls simplify shooting for every type of user ; 18-50mm focal range dramatically improves vlogging potential ; Retains crowd-favorite featherweight ergonomics of original ; Connectivity...

A touch more expensive than ZV-1 ; Battery life is still woefully short ; Touchscreen responsiveness inconsistent

Wide 18mm lens ; Touch controls ; Super fast auto-focus ; Built-in mic

Slow F4 at 50mm ; Lower zoom range ; No optical image stabilisation ; 120fps max ; Low light performance

È indubbio che la Sony ZV-1 Mark II sia un buon miglioramento del modello di tre anni fa, ma in un mercato dove gli smartphone in tre anni hanno fatto dei passi in avanti da gigante forse le migliorie sono troppo poche e non troppo impattanti per...