I went through this exact headache before my last trip. Honestly, I spent the big bucks on the Sony GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip with Wireless Remote Commander thinking the Bluetooth 4.2 integration would be seamless, but it was unfortunately not as good as expected. The latency between pressing the button and the shutter firing was enough to make me miss several street shots. Plus, the tilt mechanism only offers 10-degree increments, which felt super restrictive when I was trying to get specific low angles. It just felt like a lot of plastic for the price. If you're worried about the slippery feel, my quick tip is to skip the expensive electronics and get a cage. I picked up the SmallRig Cage for Sony ZV-1 II 2934 and it changed everything. It adds an actual grip area that makes the tiny body much more ergonomic for bigger hands. For the handle, I ended up using the Ulanzi MT-16 Extendable Mini Tripod with Cold Shoe instead. It is way cheaper, has a 1.5kg payload capacity which is plenty for this setup, and it is actually taller when extended. You don't need a cage for the cold shoes as much as you need it for the physical grip it adds to the right side of the camera so your palm actually has something to rest on. Don't waste your budget on the Sony brand name when the hardware feels this underwhelming... stick to the third-party stuff that actually improves the handling.

Like someone mentioned, the Bluetooth connection on those electronic grips can be a bit flaky sometimes, so I went for a more mechanical setup for my unit. I am honestly super satisfied with the SmallRig Cage for Sony ZV-1 II 4220. It is made of high-quality aluminum alloy and adds about 106g to the setup. The best part is that built-in silicone grip on the right side. It totally transforms the handling and makes it feel like a real camera rather than a slippery soap bar. For the tripod part, I actually prefer the Ulanzi MT-08 Extendable Desktop Tripod over the expensive ones. It is super lightweight at 92g and very pocketable. If you want something more heavy-duty for those group shots on uneven surfaces, the SmallRig Selection Tabletop Tripod BUT2664 works well because it can support up to 2kg. Ive used this combo for months now and have no complaints about the durability or how it fits in a small pack.

To add to the point above: I tried an unbranded handle and it was a bit of a disaster. The Sony ZV-1 II tripod mount is right next to the battery door. If you buy a grip without an offset screw, youll have to remove it just to swap batteries. Its pretty annoying during long 4K shoots. Also watch the weight specs... adding 200g might not seem like much but you will feel it walking Tokyo.