Sony ZV-1 Mark II Review vs iPhone 14 Pro: Ultimate vlogging camera!

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Tony & Chelsea Northrup test the Sony ZV-1 Mk II as a vlogging camera for KZfaq, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media video sites. The Sony ZV1 II has a fixed super-wide angle zoom, active stabilization, flip screen, and built-in direcitonal mic. It's good, but how does it compare to the camera you already have - an iPhone 14 Pro?
Comparing the Sony ZV-1 Mk II against the iPhone 14 Pro as a vlogging camera involves many different tests, and the results are mixed. In many cases, the Sony vlogging camera is better than the iPhone. After all, it has a 1-inch sensor and an 18-50mm f/5-f/11 (in 35mm equivalent terms) lens. However, the iPhone clearly wins some other scenarios, with its four relatively fast prime lenses.
0:00 introduction
1:09 ZV-1 Mk II specs
1:44 PowerZoom Sharpness
2:22 Super-wide Angle Lens
2:55 HLG HDR for Dynamic Range
3:57 Screen Brightness vs iPhone 14 Pro
4:21 Audio quality from internal mics
4:53 Close-up macro video
6:00 Ergonomics, flip-screen & controls
7:05 Stabilization while walking
8:47 Cinematic mode
11:24 Sony Creator app, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
14:48 Low-light performance vs iPhone 14 Pro
17:04 Summary

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@TonyAndChelsea Жыл бұрын

@yartriesthis 11 ай бұрын

Hi I am a college student on a budget. Can I get alway with buy a used A6000 from you link? will it work for low light video?

@user-hp6lg3tm7d Жыл бұрын

I still wish Sony would revive the RX100 series. Even though smartphones have taken over the point and shoot market, I still think there is room for the RX100 series for photographers who want a dedicated point and shoot camera.

@Harvester88 Жыл бұрын

I still have my Mark IV for that reason. I have a 14 Pro but even still don’t think it quite holds up to the RX for quality. Only leg up really is I can record 4k and not overheat on iPhone.

@gigihanmandarin Жыл бұрын

They all left for fuji x100v.

@user-hp6lg3tm7d Жыл бұрын

@@Harvester88 Phone cameras are great, but when it comes to handling, that is where smartphones fail to be honest. There is nothing better than handling a point and shoot camera.

@HappyHubris Жыл бұрын

@@gigihanmandarin X100V isn't a pocket camera - it's a fixed lens larger camera.

@thenikhilray99 4 ай бұрын

I mean, they still sell the RX100. 😂

@malifestro3319 Жыл бұрын

This was very well done. Super informative and some great moments too!

@AlEbnereza Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you guys for the CORRECT f/stops on the phone camera specs :)

@pap4ja Жыл бұрын

Another great comparison, but one important thing missing was a wide angle sample at low light from the iPhone. Ultra-wide and selfie cams didn’t stand a chance, but it would be interesting to see how close iPhone could get to Sony, with that f/6.3 equiv. lens combined with Apple’s processing

@s47industries 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I use both my ZV-1 and my iPhone 14 Pro for vlogging, along with the GoPro Hero 9. Thing I love about iPhone vlogging is you can be discrete, whereas with both the ZV-1 and GPH9, it's not as bad as my R6, but you still will stand out vs if just holding the phone. My biggest issue with iPhone vlogging is the microphone. I still use the phone mics, and more times than not I get little to no audio because my hand blocks the microphone. But so far I've made it work. I'm gonna have to take a look at the ZV-1 mk II.

@stephantual 3 ай бұрын

Very good review pointing out biases. It was very informative!

@gudboyph 10 ай бұрын

really enjoyed this kind of comparison video.

@tubemapper Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, Tony plays the smug photographer role so well even though I know he knows the benefits of an iPhone lol. I really enjoyed this

@Thomasmcse Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for that interesting comparison! It shows who should buy the ZV-1 and if it's worth it. Great job!

@MrTmiket0007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

@Kunal0915 Жыл бұрын

Being able to stick in a massive sd card and also keep spare batteries. I agree with Chelsea. The ZV1 ii is just the better tool for some.

@stephensears7483 10 ай бұрын

haha- I'm glad you included some shots of the rig that you actually use to make your awesome location videos. I'm glad someone below mentioned the RX100, which is a far more capable 1" sensor camera. Here's wishing for the Mark VIII.

@PaulTakesPhotos Жыл бұрын

I lost count how many cameras Sony has released for Vlogging or content creators now... I'll order the Sony Xperia V as my B-roll/talking head camera/monitor/streaming machine.

@wolborgms9766 Жыл бұрын

I wish the sony camera got the exposure right by getting both the subject and background (blue skies) exposed properly. I dunno if messing with settings would change it...

@wdrcinsantodomingo Жыл бұрын

what lens was used to film you guys in the basement? the image was wayyy better than the zv1mII and the iPhone

@freedomgovernment 4 ай бұрын

I like the format of this review.

@Q_QQ_Q 11 ай бұрын

Can we use it as a camera for video calls like FaceTime or normal video calls in iPhone or Android ?

@GastonShutters Жыл бұрын

iPhone murdered this test bang for buck. 😢 The ZV1 II can’t make phone calls 😊 Great comparison guys.

@petergplus6667 Жыл бұрын

I buy a "The". ;)

@Vpm8481 8 ай бұрын

Well its cheaper than the iphone

@orangeofmars2835 Жыл бұрын

Looking at this camera to 2nd to my A7c due to weight of the A7c in several situations but my iPhone is annoying to use when I have it setup to do video and it rings, texts come through etc. So the Sony ZV1 MKII may do it.

@FredrickLackey 6 ай бұрын

Ya' know, I came here for the information, but I can't help but focus on their dynamic together. They seem like such an interesting couple. Love their personalities. THAT is the secret to viewer retention!

@ClarkyAv Жыл бұрын

You said that the iPhone 14 Pro doesn't change what lens it is using when zooming and recording video, but having just tested this by covering up the active lens and zooming in and out mine definitely does change lenses when zooming.

@yusuihang Жыл бұрын

What is the picture profile used for the Sony in the video footages? "Standard" with HLG3 used only at 2:55? And no grading on the Sony footage?

@abdulrahmanazmi7042 Жыл бұрын

Can you compare it with Sony Xperia 1 V?..

@steven871 8 ай бұрын

Readers /Tony/ Chelsea - what Compact camera ( like the ZV-1 or a fixed lens version) provides the highest image quality? Looking to rent something for a backpacking trip and don't think Apple RAW images will be up to the task.

@petouser Жыл бұрын

You can also get a Sony Xperia V plus vlog monitor. That could be fierce competition for the Sony ZV-1 Mark II.

@uvp5000 Жыл бұрын

Have you two ever thought of a first-person video combat game starring the two of you? Some potential commands of a player: Shoot, video, edit, transfer, zoom, and print. Nice comparison, thank you.

@garreswe Жыл бұрын

You should have mentioned battery. If you use a smartphone you drain the battery for calls, surf etc while if you use a dedicated camera you still have battery on your phone to do phone stuff. Also, you can change battery on the camera and not the phone.

@slashedbeauty 8 ай бұрын

this is why I like having a camera aside from my phone. If my phone is in my hand and I'm trying to get something fast, I'll use it but I do prefer having a separate device so I'm not draining my battery. and I really don't like the auto-processing iphone does on photos/video sometimes.

@judeemclaughlin7394 Жыл бұрын

I've spent a long time using the excuse of not having a vlogging camera (or any other gear) to not start my YT channel. Now that I'm over that, I like the reassurance that the phone does work. I also appreciate that I can blame my iPhone for looking sickly (IMO) on playback.

@Escapeists 6 ай бұрын

It definitely works! We have been using a phone since we started! We have just bought the Sony ZV M 2... Not sure if it was the right choice, haven't tried it out yet!

@Skidoo22 Жыл бұрын

Which camera and lens was used to film this video?

@thriftwithjoy 9 ай бұрын

Are all photographers right handed? Because I am trying to transition to a Sony but find it very awkward to hold a cameral designed for a right-handed person. The iphone seems to be much more ambidextrous. You two do a great job of keeping a technical comparison interesting by making it a fun little competition.

@NasrAhmadTv Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my dear friend, for the beautiful Mboxing and the wonderful performance. Sony is a giant company in this field Your love from the Middle East

@alexanderlarsen4628 7 ай бұрын

The sony VZ-1 MII shoots incredible macro, using a tiny bit of zoom helps it focus fast and better and when shooting macro at 60fps you can get really beautiful slow mo of things like bees coming into land. You need it in the right mode for focusing aka groumet or showcase mode.. The iPhone .5x mode doesn't work well for macro IMO because the focus area is TINY and it causes massive distortion around the perimeter of the shot and to me the VZ-1 still looked better.

@petergplus6667 Жыл бұрын

Shouldn't you be able to connect the camera directly via a cable to any phone? The camera should support a drive/file transfer mode over USB, doesn't it?

@nigelo92 3 ай бұрын

Was that err screen brightness set to 'Sunny Mode'?

@beachboy0505 Жыл бұрын

A very enjoyable video 📹 All iphone have a advantage over the best cameras 📷. They have a powerful processor which edit 4k video reasonably and output it

@chrismike294 6 ай бұрын

Entertaining and informative. Nice. I don’t have the zv-1., but basing on sony’s spec sheet i much prefer the zv-1 over mark 2….well basically just because the mark 2 doesn’t have the HFR feature 😅 Though the mark 2’s features suits me just fine. Would really appreciate it if it still has the 960fps Slow mode tho 😂

@xorrior4438 11 ай бұрын

ZV-1mII is not worth it. I would say they should just cancel that line but the ZV-E10 is still an excellent choice because the sensor-size is much better, you can get much better lens, add filters and truly start getting the semi-pro experience. What Sony needs to do is hurry up and release an APSC camera that does 4k 60fps for reasonable price then they’ll have another hit on their hands!

@pauliusci8605 Жыл бұрын

I wish you could make better audio quality and normalized levels in your videos. All the changes in your audio is somewhat distracting and somtimes so loud it scares. Good content

@ronaldmmiller Жыл бұрын

I would just use my phone before I used the ZV 1II… there are better choices in the $900 range if I wanted a camera to replace my phone. I don’t have a niche for it but some folks might. Great review! Thanks.

@petersvan7880 Жыл бұрын

Chelsea looking good, great video! This no 4k60 thing and lack of proper stabilisation gets annoying. Would say a Samsung S23 Ultra bests them all :)

@MUSEMENT Жыл бұрын

Phone cameras have come along way since they came out. Some how for me when shooting a hand held video if there is not a little sway in it, it dose not seem normal to me, this could be from the 3d animation I make and introduce a slight sway to create the feeling of realism in it. When it comes to photography each series and brands of digital cameras has it's own characteristics I like comparison, but I would not down either the iPhone or the Sony ZV-1 MK II. I believe people should consider what they can afford and the characteristic they want to best meet their needs for photography and video.

@vidthreenorth4007 11 ай бұрын

Actually, if you want to use a phone for photography, you could buy a Sony Xperia series phone. My Xperia 10 iii can save all files (photo and video) to MicroSD card which makes it easy to move to a computer for editing. Or, if you don't need editing, then you can share it simlarly to the iPhones. Or, I could use my Xperia phone to view various files created on a ZV-1 Mk II.

@HagaishiSama Жыл бұрын

Definitely something cool for people who don't want to go through the hassle of a lens system and very cool using in a controlled environment. But ill wait for the Sony a6700, but for people on the go who want something easy so they can just record and focus more on editing very cool device as well as the options they give you. When spending $1,000 and don't know whether to get dis or the RX100 Mark 8 I could see people buying this over that one

@tytesseract Жыл бұрын

Is there even gonna be an RX100 Mark VIII? Was hoping but I've not seen anything that suggests it's going to happen

@HagaishiSama Жыл бұрын

@@tytesseract Good point and that was my mistake. Should of said mark 7

@akkers5 9 ай бұрын

with the Sony the footage was stuttering when walking handheld. Did you not notice that?

@BJGray7 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see the ZV1 m2 against the Xperia 1v 👀

@misterabroad123 Жыл бұрын

How does the ZV-1 not have any bokeh when the lens is f1.8 at 18mm? You didn't set the mode to aperture-priority?

@TonyAndChelsea Жыл бұрын

You're clearly knowledgable but the marketing is deliberately misleading here. The lens is NOT physically 18mm, it's 18mm in "full-frame equivalent" terms. The lens IS physically f/1.8, but in "full-frame equivalent terms" that's f/5 at 18mm. So images have similar depth-of-field to an 18mm f/5 full-frame camera... and basically that's infinite depth-of-field even wide open. The telephoto end is 50mm f/11 equivalent, again, not fast enough to blur the background noticeable. The slides at 1:33 show the proper equivalent specs. Visit sdp.io/crop for more info.

@misterabroad123 Жыл бұрын

@@TonyAndChelsea I forgot to ask about the auto-focus since the ZV-1ii features PDAF. I understand your conversion process and "full-frame equivalency" however there still exists background separation at the widest angle and f1.8. At 9:55 since you have it set to 24fps, the f-stop increased to reduce the amount of light to the lens. At 60fps and 18mm (6.9mm) I'm sure you can get bokeh. The Canon G7x does it at f1.8 and the Lumix LX 10 does it at f1.4. I just don't know why you didn't test the 60fps aperture-priority mode since many of your most of your channel's videos are at 60fps.

@lostam9924 Жыл бұрын

The iPhone CAN switch lenses while recording video, but only when at 30fps or lower, not at 60fps

@larrymorrissette2978 Жыл бұрын

Chelsea needs a Pop Top magsafe wallet for her Iphone, really helps the grip when filming. Great videos,,,,

@adrianvanleeuwen 11 ай бұрын

It is like Apples and Oranges. The camera and phone cam are just different in their respective modes. Pros and cons with both. Not a clear winner, however for photo capture, I would go with Sony, or anything taken in lower light. The iphone does surprisingly well in some situations.

@urbanirrigation 8 ай бұрын

Can it use ECM-B1M ?

@srsgonu Жыл бұрын

Please review Sony Xperia 1 V. Thanks.

@TonyAndChelsea Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

@tush_2870 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@jesuschristiscallingyou953 Жыл бұрын

6:52 Chelsea being Chelsea 😄

@rfleming7883 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison. Overall, the Iphone wins in my mind due to ease of use. The ZV-1 shines in low light quality, image stabilility and several other areas but seems difficult to use due to menu complexity. Thanks for doing such a fine comparison and the video is fun.

@jeni719 Жыл бұрын

I agree, all these camera geeks can't get over the fact that for most people the iphone is so much easier, and looks better for where the footage will be viewed. For video, larger sensor size can be a negative, since it is harder to stabilize. The iPhone stabilization is much better. The Smart phones have swallowed up the under $1000 camera market for most of us for video. Allot of KZfaq Channels do not use cameras, they use phones and GoPros. There videos look fine, it is the content that matters. 4K video only uses 9 MP, these smaller sensor cameras on the iPhone look fine

@nothingtobeconcernedabout7477 Жыл бұрын

I think the camera has one point over the iphone that I cannot see the phone compensating at the moment: it is getting used to handling a camera. Switching from an iphone or from a ZV camera to a bigger camera is not the same. You can definitely get used to using a bigger camera easier with a point a shoot camera rather than a phone. That is not a point for everyone, but for people wanting to get into videography and handling cameras but don't want to spend too much on a starter camera are better served with a compact one like this (probably even better served with a ZV-E10 body with changing lenses) rather than a phone, BUT that is probably only applicable to a niche audience

@hypergwaping 11 ай бұрын

I just want to put it out there, you have to constantly clean your iPhone lens when your vlogging front and back as it intends to have smudge all over if you accidentally touch the lens part.

@Diamondranchfarmstead 28 күн бұрын

I have the iPhone 15 pro and the footage is great. However when I was vlogging today it was warm and my phone was getting hot and it was really draining the battery. I think both cameras have their place but I probably will be buying the Sony because it just gives me more flexibility. At least for me anyways :)

@HappyHubris Жыл бұрын

As someone with an RX100-series, the iPhone footage looks way, way better than the Zv-1ii across the board - even with fake bokeh. Indeed, I find that my phone has a much easier time with photos that require massive dynamic range than my RX100VI as well, though the RX100 has a great optical zoom.

@deadworms 11 ай бұрын

please compare ZV-1 II and Xperia 1 V

@angeloplayforone Жыл бұрын

Great comparision between Sony and iPhone .

@thepuma77 Жыл бұрын

Super cute couple 😊. I love how they joke and play. Life goals!

@KingstonHawke 7 ай бұрын

I just wish one of these phone companies would go back to making a regular phone with a 1inch sensor camera attachment you can buy separate and only use when you actually want to take photos. DXO One was a nice product. But it was fatally flawed since it couldn’t draw power from the phone. USB-C should fix that problem.

@Abdullahfalah Жыл бұрын

There is ND filter built in the zv 1 m ll

@ConciseTechTV Жыл бұрын

To your phone blowing up while recording - put on airplane mode while you're filming/do not disturb. Problem solved.

@passha5232 Жыл бұрын

Which camera you guys are using to shoot this video ?

@TonyAndChelsea Жыл бұрын

Sony a7S III

@sorinichim4737 Жыл бұрын

Everything is "the best"...in this moment...and a moment doesn't last too long 😂! So, in conclusion, "the best" becomes ordinary !

@mem5922 Жыл бұрын

6:53 Chelsea knocks camera outta Tony's hand... hysterical :)

@AndreyNikiforovPhoto Жыл бұрын

It is a special Northrups edition camera, because these official Sony cameras don’t have 16 mm, only 18-50 :)

@wakeywarrior Жыл бұрын

I can’t really see the point now of getting a camera under an APS C sized sensor. The phones are too close to the 1 inch sensors. The 1 inch sensors are better in low light but well below an APS C or FF. You are much better off with a cheaper Nikon Z30 which is a vastly superior camera, I compared it to the first ZV1 which I also had.

@m11kan Жыл бұрын

With the iphone you can zoom out to more wide angle view..

@JustinPulitzerTrades Жыл бұрын

The rear camera on the iPhone doesn't need the active stabilization. The regular stab is fine. Also, The rear camera is MUCH better than the front camera. I find it's fantastic for shooting walking vlogs. I use the new Insta360 Flow for this. I use airplane mode to shoot or one of the do not disturb modes. I recently sold my Zv-1 & A6400 because the iPhone is good enough and the editing, work flow & uploading to social is sooo much easier.

@gigihanmandarin Жыл бұрын

Did you realise how much cost you could still recoup from your sales of ZV1 and A6400? Phones dont hold up their resale value well they are worth half of their initial price after just 1~2 years and after 3~4 years they are as valuable as a paperweight. I could buy a used ZV1 today and sell it after 2 years at almost the same price I bought it for.

@BaronVince Жыл бұрын

I think the auto-HDR mode (and lower "fake" DoF in cinematic mode) results in most lay people preferring the Iphone footage over the Sony. Yes, you can fix the Sony footage by using the right video-format and dedicated software, after you downloaded the images to your computer at home. The workflow of the Iphone is clearly superior for beginners. For social media, I don't see the advantage of the Sony and would rather increase quantity over video quality. For KZfaq, the Sony is superior. They are different tools for different uses (and users).

@-grey Жыл бұрын

The phone looked terribly clunky to deal with, and had a worse user experience over all. Just being able to use the best lens and see yourself, the optical zoom, the built in ND, the handling and ergonomics built for purpose, not getting notification pings, not draining the phone battery or storage, - And that's all before image quality. Honestly, if you want to film anything that's not up close and in broad daylight: the camera is the better tool. At least I'll get 40mp images of receipts and items at the grocery store to whatsapp my wife with the iPhone. 😂

@Timperi.cinematic Жыл бұрын

Xperia 1 v win easy with both of them... Compare it with these pls

@ro8144 7 ай бұрын

Guys - love the vid but too much audio bass boost in post it sounds very wrong. My whole computer is shaking.

@ASX2001 Жыл бұрын

SO FUNNY! 😂Best Review of that camera. (but so much advertising, must be a joke too?)

@ZotmundSzele Жыл бұрын

I have the ZV-1 1st gen. If something really sucks, it's stabilization. I mean it works but it's "garbage" to quote you guys

@petouser Жыл бұрын

I guess cinematic mode on iPhone and Sony are completely different concepts xD For bokeh, you probably have to use aperture priority mode.

@TonyAndChelsea Жыл бұрын

It was wide open.

@maheshg212 Жыл бұрын

Sony needs to revive RX1R line.. look how leica has been going with the Q

@przybylskipawel Жыл бұрын

The lens in ZV-1 II is optically very bad comparing to mark I. They could have done something better. Slightly bigger faster OIS lens. Retain slowmotion. Give us 4K 60p in 10-bit by putting better processor and UHS-II cards.

@Yoko.Kurama Жыл бұрын

Why still no 4k60? Cell phones with manual controls like S22 ultra seems like a better deal

@scrow9 Жыл бұрын

Most people will never ever even notice Apple's faux-bokeh! So it's really a feature not an error

@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen Жыл бұрын

"The absolute best camera for people who want to shoot video"? Compared to other similar style cameras or compared to real dedicated video cameras? I still want to see to comparisons between these two very different types of camera when it comes to making video. My position is that dedicated video cameras are always going to do a better job at making videos. Prove me wrong :)

@HighAcuity 11 ай бұрын

Tony is hilarious - he literally lies to himself and the viewers with his preconceived ideas of what the results will be before he’s even seen them.

@benlambert8481 Жыл бұрын

Pass

@morvegil Жыл бұрын

Lowlight the iphone got owned

@wyattlavigne Жыл бұрын

That’s why I bought the ZV-1. Insane low light. I shoot in a dark room or late at night with basically no issues.

@SuperRaven79 Жыл бұрын

I really respect Sony for NOT participating at the "bigger, better, faster, more-challenge" for so many years! Ten years ago i bought the videocamera PXW-X70. 1 Inch 20 MP Sensor without 4K/UHD 50/60p or 10 Bit 4:2:2. Still the same. So i can still use my 10 year old camera without being ashamed. Same for the RX lineup. I think Sony produced simply too much of this 1" Sensors 😀!

@MonkeyClub 11 ай бұрын

I have AX700.

@forrestp33 Жыл бұрын

I think you've set a record for saying 'garbage' in a video.

@tweester4 11 ай бұрын

you two are adorable

@yottahertz Жыл бұрын

I would rather choose Iphone, Samsung or Sony Xperia phones

@Belcanto401 Жыл бұрын

Can ZV-1 go into my front pocket when I'm done shooting like my iPhone. I think iPhone wins the portability department without doubt

@TonyAndChelsea Жыл бұрын

I did keep it in my front pocket sometimes... if your pants are loose it'll fit. And yeah the iPhone is the most portable, most discreet, and most weatherproof camera.

@dimitrimoonlight Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest review. ...it has a real bokeh not foca hahahaha,,,🤣

@yassassinfo Жыл бұрын

Both of them use SONY image sensor. So it is a matter of the size.

@kwokycz Жыл бұрын

10:07 Cuteness overload!

@godsinbox Жыл бұрын

nokia pureview 1020 came with a camera grip. 10 years ago I was the coolest, almost the sexiest geek alive

@RealTechnoPanda Жыл бұрын

Boka vs Foka!

@-MrEVIL- Жыл бұрын

Best choice: buy a one inch sensor camera android Proper bokeh with back camera

@dccoletrain Жыл бұрын

18mm T-Boss

@PatchedBandit 11 ай бұрын

Problem is that even if I buy and carry the Sony.. The phone is STILL in my pocket. That is just one more thing to carry so I'm using my phone :) Iphone is a great video tool but I hate the stills it takes.