Sony ZV-1F vs. Sony ZV-1M2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony ZV-1F and Sony ZV-1M2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Sony ZV-1F vs. Sony ZV-1M2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - compact with Live View mode Digital camera - 4K - compact
Lens Included ZEISS ZEISS
Height 6 cm 6 cm
Width 10.55 cm 10.55 cm
Depth 4.64 cm 4.67 cm
Weight 229 g 266 g
Weight Details Camera only: 229 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 256 g
Camera only: 266 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 292 g
Body Material Plastic, aluminium SORPLAS
Enclosure Colour Black Black
Digital Zoom 8x 2x
Optical Zoom - 2.55
SENSOR Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel 20.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Exmor RS CMOS Exmor RS CMOS
Total Pixels 21,000,000 pixels 21,000,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,100,000 pixels 20,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1.0" 1.0"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 29.97 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical (Steady Shot) Electronic (with Active Mode)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
PROCESSOR Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Image Processor BIONZ X -
LENS Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Type ZEISS 7.6 f/2.0 Tessar T* ZEISS zoom lens - 2.55x zoom - 6.9 - 17.6 mm - f/1.8-4.0 Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 20mm 18 - 50mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 5 cm 5 cm
Max View Angle 94 degree(s) -
Lens Construction 6 groups / 6 elements -
Filter Size 40.5 mm -
Features - T* coating
FOCUSING Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 425 315
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Touch AF, Animal detection AF Subject-tracking AF, Touch AF, Animal-tracking AF
Face Detection Face Detection AF/AE Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
ISO (Max) 12800 12800
Native ISO 125-6400 125-12800
Extended ISO (Max) 12800 -
Extended ISO (Min) 80 80
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 320, ISO 640, ISO 80, ISO 500, ISO 250, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 12800, ISO 10000, ISO 8000, ISO auto (125-6400) ISO 80, ISO auto (125-12800)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, average, highlight-weighted -
Exposure Metering Zones - 120
Exposure Modes Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority -
Bracketing Modes Dynamic Range Bracketing -
Special Effects Saturation, Contrast compensation, Soft Skin, Sharpen, Creative Look presets Soft Skin, Creative Look presets
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets -
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, fluorescent light (daylight white) 2500K - 9900K
Shutter Type Electronic Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/32000 sec 1/32000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
X-sync Speed - 1/100 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-24 (ISO 100) EV 0-24 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 921,600 pixels 921,600 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding (176°) / rotating (270°) Folding (176°) / rotating (270°)
Display Features Display brightness control, TRILUMINOS Colour technology -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Digital Video Format H.264, XAVC S, MPEG-4 AVC MJPEG, H.264, XAVC S, MPEG-4 AVC
Image Recording Format JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM, AAC LC Linear PCM
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction, 3-mic system 3-mic system
MEMORY Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Memory Card Slot SD card Memory Stick Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick Micro Mark2, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 128 GB -
Image Storage JPEG 5472 x 3648
JPEG 3888 x 2592
JPEG 2736 x 1824
JPEG 4864 x 3648
JPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 5472 x 3080
JPEG 3648 x 2056
JPEG 2720 x 1528
JPEG 3648 x 3648
JPEG 2544 x 2544
JPEG 1920 x 1920
5472 x 3648
3888 x 2592
2736 x 1824
Video Capture XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 120 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps
XAVC S HD - 1280 x 720 - 9Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 119.88 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Battery Type Sony NP-BX1 Lithium Ion Sony NP-BX1
Details Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh (included) Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 360 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 540 shots (LCD Monitor off)
Video recording - 60 minutes
Photo shooting - 260 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 45 minutes
CONNECTIONS Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, Wireless Image Transfer, Live streaming Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching -
Flash Terminal - Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec 10 sec, 3sec, 5 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3.5 frames per second, 16 frames per second 24 frames per second
Additional Features Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, takes photos while film recording, USB charging, built-in help guide, High ISO NR, S-Log2 gamma setting, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, S-Log3 gamma setting, Background Defocus function, D-range correction, webcam function, REC Led, Shot Mark, proxy recording Built-in speaker, built-in microphone, Touch Shutter technology, Clear Image Zoom, slow motion recording, ND Filter, Touch AE function, Background Defocus function, USB streaming, Shot Mark, proxy recording, quick motion
OTHERS Sony ZV-1F Sony ZV-1M2
Included Accessories Lens cap, wind screen, USB-C cable, wind screen adapter Microphone windscreen, wind screen adapter
Software Imaging Edge Mobile Plus -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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