Sony ZV-1 II VS ZV-1 + Wide Angle Lens | Which Should You Buy?!

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00:00 ZV-1 BLACK & ZV-1 II WHITE
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00:19 ZOOM TEST Lens Comparison
00:55 Aperture Change
01:21 Low Light Comparison
01:43 Wideness Comparison: 24mm VS 18mm
02:03 Wide Angle Adapter for ZV-1
02:28 Wide Angle Converter VS ZV-1 II
03:11 Stabilization Comparison
04:06 Physical Differences
05:00 Mic Comparison
06:21 Multi-Interface Hotshoe: Any different?
07:06 Menu Differences
07:23 New Touch Support on Mark 2
07:45 Mark 2 is CASUAL, BEGINNER, & ACCESSIBILITY FRIENDLY
08:45 LCD Screen Quality
09:00 Video Quality, Frame Rate, & Codec
09:13 HFR VS S&Q
09:47 Color & Skin Tones Comparison
09:55 NEW CineVLOG Feature
10:37 Recording Test & Overheating
11:33 AutoFocus Comparison
12:07 Photo Mode Comparison
12:42 Price & Should You Upgrade as a ZV-1 Owner?
12:25 Should You Get It if you don’t own an old ZV-1?
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[artistjoh]

The original version has many many advantages. The Ulanzi wide adapter gets you wide enough, but it can be taken off to get much better tele. The original is much much more affordable. Plus the original has better Slo-Mo features. With the price difference it is Mark ONE all the way for me.

[Moriarty]

Sony ZV-1 original is better choice for new or used. Optical stabilization, better aperture f1.8-2.8, wider zoom lens with ND filter is the best! Mechanical shutter makes it real hybrid photo+video camera.

Mk2 - much worse.

[ramabg]

Well, ZV-1 Mark 2 is not an upgrade, It is an variant with different features. Sony takes advantage the absence of competition in this segment by releasing overpriced underpowered product.

[MollyFitzBrown]

Great comparison, I’m getting the zv1m2 for sure (upgrading from the zv1f) for my compact option!

[TechWandererYT]

Somebody said Super Thanks? Let's goooo!!!

With that out of the way, great video Jason. I'll definitely pick one up. It's a great option for vlogging, at least during the day, or on the widest. Much better choice than the ZV-E10 for example. So compact and the lens feels good enough for the price. It sells for about US$888 in Dubai, incl. the grip if you preorder and incl. all taxes. Not a bad deal no doubt!

[מיכאלקונטרוביץ]

Ok, I really think that the mark ii is not worth buying, it is very limited. The form factor is really tiny, it maybe a pro, but there are so many cons...I definitely prefer the ZVE-10, the interchangeable lense camera with larger sensor. I am really curious to know what will be the ZVE-10 mark ii...And also, I want to be insane, really mad guy...Do you want ultimate vlogging and street photography camera and money is n o t an issue for you? Go for the Leica Q3, a camera from another galaxy...6000$ full frame 60 mp camera with a fixed 28mm f1.7 lens...its a dream

[PaulFeinberg]

Fantastic breakdown on the differences on these two models. I was really hoping they would allow the ECM-B1M support with digital hotshoe. Bummer! Nice job as always!

[JohnnyLawBMC]

Great review and explanation. Very nicely done Brudda

[Miranda_Brown]

mark II doesnt seem worth it, glad IO grabbed the first gen, it was on sale! $70 for an attachment I can take on and off is worth it.

[JamesJohnsontheth]

As a non-video guy, the ZV-1 II is a more interesting camera to me with its wider lens. There isn't really anything else like it and it's the closest thing to Nikon's cancelled DL 18-50. I personally hope that Sony puts this ZV-1 II lens in a proper RX100 style body with a viewfinder and mechanical shutter.

[sanguch]

I own both the m2 and m1. M2 is not worth it tbh, get the m1 and the adapter and other accessories all for the price of the m2. The 18mm isn't as wide as you'd think when stabilization is on. The touchscreen is finnicky (and the playback mode has this marker button that wont go away unless you turn touch off). The AI mic pickup is only marginally better than the M1. Esp if using it for intelligent auto, the m1 has m2 beat.

[Nickrrad]

Thanks for this review, you covered everything I wanted to see! Appreciate it. Just subbed

[Leos]

not a lot of reviewers have noted that it doesnt have optical steadyshot. i find it quite funny this being the mark ii and lacking features
damn they removed the 960fps mode too...
aand the mechanical shutter?

aaand it more expensive? no way

[paulgero]

good audio test...sounds like the new audio features are superb....

[MikesManCave]

Biggest upgrade is the USB-C plug and 18mm lens. Wish it had a 10-70mm lens, it would almost make it the perfect camera and I would be upgrading. Using the ZV1 as a B camera or pocket camera (it goes with me where I go), I think I will stick with what I have the upgrade is not enough to justify buying a new camera. My main camera is the Sony ZV E10 with the Sony 10-18mm lens.

[andrescarrasco]

Having my zv1 the m2 has nothing interesting for me, I'll stick to my zv1 until the m3 or m4 has 4k 60fps

[PaulTakesPhotos]

Jason re the newer wide angle. I used the Ulanzi mounted on a a magnetic mount. I work excellent. I still prefer the zv1. If the zv1m2 would have had a bigger battery might consider it.

[jamlifetechtalk]

Another great video Jase, thank you for the info. 😃👍🏼📷

[Hyper]

The mic test was pretty good, i won't ever get a camera like this but it's interesting