Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1 // WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY 😳

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Sidney Diongzon is a filmmaker & photographer who creates camera gear & tech reviews, filmmaking tutorials for solo content creators, and behind-the-scene vlogs. He is also the host of the web series from Sony Electronics “The Lowdown”

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:27 Wider Lens
1:51 Better Audio
3:14 Better Ergonomics
4:06 Quick Charge
5:07 Easy to Use
5:59 Worse Stabilization
6:45 No Digital Mic
7:55 Battery Life
8:00 No Innovation
9:11 Expensive
9:38 Final Thoughts

[SidneyDiongzon]

Would you get the Sony ZV-1 II or keep the original ZV-1????

[dougmorato]

Finally someone telling the truth: "I think Sony ZV-1 M2 is the best vlog camera overall while the original Sony ZV-1 is the best camera for everything else"...

[heyyou]

this guy probably the most honest and directed reviewer i've seen on youtube. so sick of some creators get the product for free but does not give me the conclusion bc they worried that they will be out of the PR List.

[UnrupturedTV]

2 year with the original ZV-1 and Im still loving it :)

[chinitopinoy]

Thanks for calling out Sony on the 480 fps and 960 fps mode removal! As you said, instead of taking it out, the logical move would be to improve the video quality of the super slow mo mode in terms of compression, aliasing/moire, and bit rate.

[vooyas.mp]

I'm struggling to see how it's a vlogging camera, when footsteps shake it so hard, the active stabilization basically blurs the whole image.

[shekhar]

i don't know why no company is making a compact camera with apsc sensor, 4k 60fps and gimbal like stabilisation. i was at least expecting 4k 60fps on the zv1 ii but not even that 😒

[zizizmer]

This is a solid video man, I'm such a newbie when it comes to this stuff but you actually made so much sense and helped me out a tonne. Thank YOU🤝

[AllThingsFilm]

I'm actually picking up the ZV-1 in a few days. I had it before, then I sold it to get a higher end Sony camera. But, I've decided that I want a b-cam for my FX30. And, to be honest, I don't do a lot of vlogging. But, I want another camera that is inconspicuous and that I can grab and run out the door to get some quick shots. I don't worry about the battery door or tripod mount, because I have always recharged my batteries after each use. Along with carrying extra batteries. And for what I would use the ZV-1 for, I don't see myself running out of memory or power while shooting. And right now, you can get a ZV-1 in excellent condition for under $500 easily.

[DennisMeetsWorld]

Random question: Can you still install third party wide angle lens adapters from the OG ZV-1 giving you a wider fov than 18mm on the ZV-1 II?

Removal of the HFR mode is basically a dealbreaker for me especially with the price jump. They didn’t really “add” anything, they just swapped out the lens and moved the tripod mount and added a USB-C (which should’ve been on the OG ZV-1 in the first place). If anything, they removed stuff (HFR, OIS in the lens, hotshoe/mic capability, etc).

[CodeDeb]

I want a flip UP screen. Not flip OUT! When I see that innovation, I will upgrade from my ZV1!

How is the M2 on the noise issue when zooming? Did they fix that?

[RichardIII_YT]

Was holding off on buying a ZV-1 to see what the M2 was about. I want a compact travel camera that is lighter and attracts less attention than my A7SIII. Sooo no OIS, a stop less light (f4) and $150 more?! Um yeah - hard pass. Gonna order the original ZV-1 instead. Thanks for the honest review.

[semitono]

I'm wondering if it is still limited to 720p when streaming via USB?

[AdninAzmi]

I use to own a Canon ixus camera mainly because of its daily digest feature (basically it takes a 3-ish second video everytime I take a photo and stitches the video together at the end of the day). Thought that is the best feature a vlogging camera could have because it basically let me enjoy my travels, take photo, and still have a good enough travel video at the end of the day. I'm not the type to narrate or speak in front of the camera so i was really hoping that something similar would be the innovation sorely missing in the zv series.

Guess I'll wait for the next ZV 😅

[MelvinDlaCruz]

I really like your setup right now for this new studio looks really good 👍👍👍👍👍

[ScottJWaldron]

Nice examples using the camera! It's too bad they didn't add optical IS or sensor based stabilization. The enhanced webcam features look good.

[nicoletiana]

I had this camera a year ago and i loved it. I ended up returning it bc at that time i got too caught up with my day job that i didn't have time to film. I repurchased this camera along with the Joby tripod and i can't wait to film content using it again!!!

[KristasVlogs]

I’m wanting to buy the ZV1 tomorrow while it’s on sale. How is the battery life?? I love my canon g7x but it’s broke and out of stock everywhere along with the mark ii. And the battery lasts so long on that one! And I love that the screen flips UP! So just wondering how battery life is on this Sony ZV1 :)

[cristinagoh]

Hi, please help me decide! I want a clear images! Should I buy this one? Is it really worth it? Is it clear enough? Thanks thanks ❤

[ScottsReviews]

Wait. The ECM G1 works with the ZV-1. Will it not work with the ZV-1m2 ?