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Sony ZV-1 · Photo source

Sony · ZV vlogging cameras

ZV-1

Released June 2020

A compact vlogging camera with a built-in 24–70 mm equivalent zoom, phase-detection autofocus and an articulating touchscreen.

Type
Compact
Sensor
1.0-type
Megapixels
20.1
Lens
24–70 mm equivalent
Video
3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Body weight
267 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews praised autofocus, clear 4K footage and the video-focused controls in a small body. They wanted a wider lens and longer battery life. PhotographyBlog found walking footage well stabilised; TechRadar considered stabilisation the weakest vlogging feature and noted the additional crop, limited touch controls and dense menus.

From photographyblog.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type
Compact
Sensor format
1.0-type
Sensor type
Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor dimensions
13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution
20.1 MP
Largest image
5472 × 3648
RAW recording
Yes
Standard ISO range
125–12800
Sensor detail
1.0-type optical format; 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites
Image formats
JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S and AVCHD movies
ISO detail
Standard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; multi-frame noise reduction up to ISO 25600
Image processor
BIONZ X

Lens and shooting

Built-in lens
24–70 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture
f/1.8–2.8
Optical zoom
2.7×
Stabilisation
Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst
24 fps
Lens detail
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 9.4–25.7 mm; ten elements in nine groups, including nine aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; built-in three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 30 cm telephoto
Autofocus
315 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus
Shutter
Mechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 second; up to 30 seconds in P/A/S/M, with Bulb in mechanical manual mode; available speeds depend on aperture and shooting mode
Burst detail
Continuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps at maximum image size; Mid 10 fps and Low 3 fps. Rates depend on shooting mode and shutter conditions, and slow during a sequence
Stabilisation detail
Optical correction for stills; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction with an additional crop
Flash
No built-in flash; external accessories connect through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controls
P/A/S/M, automatic, scene, panorama and memory recall modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer and Auto HDR; Product Showcase and Background Defocus controls

Video

Highest video resolution
3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detail
XAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles. HFR modes read reduced sensor resolutions at 240/480/960 fps and upscale to Full HD; these are not full-resolution continuous video frame rates
Audio
Directional three-capsule microphone, supplied windscreen and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; mono playback speaker

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder
None
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
921,600
Touchscreen
Yes
Tilting screen
Yes
Display detail
Side-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch operation includes focus and tracking

Connections and design

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)
260 photographs
Body weight
267 g
Release detail
Sony Hong Kong specifies 5 June 2020 retail availability; Sony Japan specifies 19 June. June month precision preserves the first retail month read without presenting the later Japanese date as global availability
Recording media
SD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC
Ports
Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe; no dedicated headphone socket
Wireless connections
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.1; no NFC
Battery life detail
NP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 260 photographs, or 410 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operation
Charging
USB charging and power supply during shooting and playback
Dimensions
Approximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail
Approximately 267 g body only; 294 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory card
In the box
NP-BX1 battery, Micro USB cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor and documentation; GP-VPT2BT shooting grip and a second battery only in the ZV-1G kit (Japan)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Optical lens stabilisation and a built-in ND filter
  • RAW photographs and 4K video recording
  • Microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe

Cons

  • No viewfinder or headphone socket
  • Micro USB connection

Closest rivals

Model
TypeSensorMegapixelsLensVideoBody weightReleased
SonyCyber-shot RX0 II
Compact1.0-type15.324 mm equivalent3840 × 2160 at 30 fps117 gApr 2019
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Compact1.0-type20.124–200 mm equivalent3840 × 2160 at 30 fps275 gAug 2019
SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
Compact1.0-type20.124–70 mm equivalent3840 × 2160 at 30 fps272 g2018

Newer model: ZV-1 II.

Sources

  1. sony.co.uk/electronics/support/compact-cameras-zv-series/zv-1/specifications
  2. sony.jp/vlogcam/products/ZV-1/specification.html
  3. sony.com.hk/press/pdf/20200527_e.pdf
  4. sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202005/20-0527

Photo: sony.jp

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