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#2 in Streaming CamerasRunner-Up

Sony ZV-1 II

Name: Sony ZV-1 II
Brand: Sony
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Sony

$699.00 – $799.00

A compact vlogging camera with a wide 18-50mm zoom lens and 1-inch Exmor RS sensor for cinematic depth of field. Live streaming capability via USB-C and HDMI makes it a versatile content creation tool.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.4

Value Score

8.9

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

7.6

Community

8.7

Availability

9.4

Pros

Cinematic background blur from 1-inch sensor
Wide 18mm lens ideal for vlogging
Clean HDMI output for capture cards

Cons

Significantly more expensive than webcams
Requires capture card for best quality streaming

Don't buy this if…

Using this as a webcam via USB provides lower quality than HDMI output through a capture card.

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