Sony ZV-1A vs Sony ZV-1

The Sony ZV-1A (ZV1A) is an updated model, but it has some limitations compared to the ZV-1 (ZV1):

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Die ZV-1A ist die 2025er EU-Richtlinien-konforme Modellvariante der Sony ZV-1. Bei dem Modell mit dem Zusatz "A" wurde die USB-Ladefunktion über die Micro-USB-Schnittstelle deaktiviert. Die Dauerstromversorgung im Betrieb funktioniert weiterhin. Zum Laden des Akkus ist eine Akku-Ladeschale BC-DCX2 mit Micro-USB-Anschluss beigelegt.

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In translation:

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The ZV-1A is the 2025 EU Directive-compliant model variant of the Sony ZV-1. On the model with the “A” suffix, the USB charging function via the micro-USB port has been disabled. Continuous power supply during operation still works. A BC-DCX2 battery charger with a micro-USB port is included for charging the battery.

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The reason is Directive 2022/2380 (Radio Equipment Directive):

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1. The requirements set out in points 2 and 3 of this Part shall apply to the following categories or classes of radio equipment:
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1.3. digital cameras;
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2. In so far as they are capable of being recharged by means of wired charging, the categories or classes of radio equipment referred to in point 1 of this Part shall:
2.1. be equipped with the USB Type-C receptacle, as described in the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification”, and that receptacle shall remain accessible and operational at all times;
2.2. be capable of being charged with cables which comply with the standard EN IEC 62680-1-3:2021 “Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification”.

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Therefore, if a digital camera cannot be recharged via wire, a USB-C port is unnecessary. Rather than replacing the microUSB port with a USB-C port, Sony disabled in-camera charging in the updated ZV-1A model to comply with the directive.

While this is not ideal for customers, it is a way to keep the camera on the market.