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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F

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SonyZV-1SonyZV-1F
Overview
ReleasedJune 2020October 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1.0-type1.0-type
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOSExmor RS CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36485472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesNo
Standard ISO range125–12800125–12800
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photosites
Image formatsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S and AVCHD moviesJPEG only, with Extra Fine, Fine and Standard quality; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S movies
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; multi-frame noise reduction up to ISO 25600Standard still range ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; Auto ISO 125–6400
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–70 mm equivalent20 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/1.8–2.8f/2
Optical zoom2.7×–
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst24 fps16 fps
Lens detailZEISS 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 telephotoZEISS Tessar T* fixed lens; actual focal length 7.6 mm; six elements in six groups; seven-blade aperture; 40.5 mm filter thread; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens; no built-in ND filter
Autofocus315 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 focus425-point contrast-detection AF; AF-S, AF-C and manual focus; tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies
ShutterMechanical 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 modeElectronic shutter only; maker specification gives 1/4–1/32000 second in P/A/S/M modes; PhotographyBlog's 30-second long-exposure statement conflicts with the maker and is not used
Burst detailContinuous 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 sequenceSpeed Priority Continuous shooting reaches approximately 16 fps at maximum image size; ordinary continuous shooting approximately 3.5 fps. The maker warns that shooting speed slows during a sequence and depends on the shooting mode
Stabilisation detailOptical correction for stills; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction with an additional cropElectronic Active Mode for movies, with a crop; unavailable for 120p/100p movies and corresponding S&Q frame rates; no optical stabilisation
FlashNo built-in flash; external accessories connect through the Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash or supported external flash mode in the maker specifications; the accessory shoe is for mounting accessories, not a Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsP/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 controlsP/A/S/M and automatic still, movie and S&Q modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer; Product Showcase and Background Defocus controls
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC 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 ratesXAVC 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 picture profiles; 1280 × 720 proxy recording
AudioDirectional three-capsule microphone, supplied windscreen and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; mono playback speakerBuilt-in directional three-capsule microphone; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; adjustable recording level
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch operation includes focus and trackingSide-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; screen dots count colour subpixels
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)260 photographs360 photographs
Body weight267 g229 g
Release detailSony 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 availabilitySony's UK announcement states October 2022 availability; Japan specifies 28 October. Month precision preserves the earlier UK retail window without borrowing a review's exact date
Recording mediaSD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXCSD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXC
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe; no dedicated headphone socketUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; PhotographyBlog's references to Micro USB, powered shoe accessories and flash support conflict with the maker and are not used
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.1; no NFCWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Bluetooth 4.1; no NFC
Battery life detailNP-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 operationNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 360 still photographs, or 540 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 60 minutes actual or 90 minutes continuous movie operation
ChargingUSB charging and power supply during shooting and playbackUSB charging and power supply supported during shooting and playback
DimensionsApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.4 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 267 g body only; 294 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory cardApproximately 229 g body only; 256 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory card
In the boxNP-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)NP-BX1 battery, USB-C cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor, lens cap and documentation (Japan)

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