Sony ZV-1 Vlog

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Coolblue's Choice

This product is our choice for a vlogging camera.

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Key specs

Image quality

Good

Camera usage situation

At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging

Type of image sensor

1"

Suitable for photographer type

Advanced, Beginner

Type of image definition support

Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)

Image quality	Good
Camera usage situation	At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging
Type of image sensor	1"
Suitable for photographer type	Advanced, Beginner
Type of image definition support	Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)
Optical zoom	2,7
Effective number of megapixels	20,1 MP
Image stabilization

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Pros and cons

According to our compact camera expert

• Thanks to the relatively large 1-inch sensor, you can take photos and videos in different lighting situations.
• With the Product Showcase Setting, you can show an object and the camera focuses on it right away.
• The camera has a fast autofocus with face and eye detection.
• The design is not waterproof, dustproof and shockproof.
• We recommend an extra battery for a longer operating time.

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Description

The Sony ZV-1 Vlog is a compact camera for vloggers that want to get more out of their recordings. The model has a relatively large 1-inch sensor to record sharp videos in different lighting situations. You can use the product showcase setting to show a product in your video. The camera will ensure a smooth transition from focusing on your face to the product. The background is blurred, so it focuses on the product. Thanks to the facial and eye detection and the fast autofocus, the camera focuses on your face or eyes. The camera has a tiltable screen. On it, you can see yourself while recording your vlog or video live stream via the computer. You can fold out the screen horizontally. This way, it won't be in the way if you connect an external microphone to the camera.

The Sony ZV-1 Vlog is a compact camera for vloggers that want to get more out of their recordings. The model has a relatively large 1-inch sensor to record sharp videos in different lighting situations. You can use the product showcase setting to show a product in your video. The camera will ensure a smooth transition from focusing on your face to the product. The background is blurred, so it focuses on the product. Thanks to the facial and eye detection and the fast autofocus, the camera focuses on your face or eyes. The camera has a tiltable screen. On it, you can see yourself while recording your vlog or video live stream via the computer. You can fold out the screen horizontally. This way, it won't be in the way if you connect an external microphone to the camera.

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Tips for using this product

Tips for using this product

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Included by default

• Manual (9.82 MB)
• Battery (NP-BX1)
• Micro USB charging cable
• Windscreen
• Windscreen adapter

Included by default

• Manual (9.82 MB)
• Battery (NP-BX1)
• Micro USB charging cable
• Windscreen
• Windscreen adapter

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Key specs

Image quality

Good

Camera usage situation

At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging

Type of image sensor

1"

Suitable for photographer type

Advanced, Beginner

Type of image definition support

Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)

Image quality	Good
Camera usage situation	At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging
Type of image sensor	1"
Suitable for photographer type	Advanced, Beginner
Type of image definition support	Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)
Optical zoom	2,7
Effective number of megapixels	20,1 MP
Image stabilization

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Reviews

32 reviews

8,8/10 (32 reviews)

Rating

18 reviews with 5 stars

5 stars 0 reviews

13 reviews with 4 stars

4 stars 0 reviews

1 reviews with 3 stars

3 stars 0 reviews

0 reviews with 2 stars

2 stars 0 reviews

0 reviews with 1 star

1 star 0 reviews

Rating per section

Picture quality

10,0

Design

10,0

Options

10,0

Customer images

Most helpful reviews

7,6/10

A new market for camera is still in its infancy

• Sharp image
• Quickly switches focus between objects
• I prefer to use my iPhone

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• Nynke
• 7 July 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Good vlog camera

• razor-sharp images
• Takes skin tones into account
• Battery life

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• Shirley s.
• 29 June 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

The all-rounder!

• Slim design
• Real-time tracking
• Hard to hold without a tripod

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• Jimi u
• 16 July 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Great vlog camera, but pricey for what it does.

• Compact
• light
• Short battery life

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• Dash
• 25 June 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Very solid vlogging camera with several useful options!

• Rotatable screen/touch screen
• Transfer files via app
• Battery life

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• Lisa
• 19 July 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Very happy with this product

• Light and compact
• Nice sharp image

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• Lavinia frantzen
• 24 May 2021
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Top vlogging camera for a starting vlogger!

• Flip-out display
• Light and compact
• No touchscreen

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• Roosmarijn
• 29 July 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Awesome for the price, but buy at least to batteries

• Auto focus
• Dynamic range
• Battery

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• Antoine
• 16 December 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog

9,2/10

See above. A little further, but then many options.

• Small
• nice picture
• Take a look at the manual, there are many options.

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• Rogier van wegberg
• 26 June 2021
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Nice size

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• Esther van der stoel
• 19 March 2021
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,6/10

A new market for camera is still in its infancy

• Sharp image
• Quickly switches focus between objects
• Handy fold-out screen
• I prefer to use my iPhone

An expensive camera with nice functions, especially for vlogging. Switches quickly in terms of focus on objects, for example when you review make-up and hold the packaging in front of the lens. It is immediately sharp. The camera provides sharp, clear and crisp sound. The accessory against wind is handy, it improves the sound and makes you understandable during your vlog. The battery could have been better, it is empty after an hour. So always take at least one extra battery with you, especially if you plan to film for hours. The camera has a nice option to send images to your phone via WiFi connection. But that also consumes a lot of battery and takes a long time because the files are large. By the way, make sure you use a memory card with sufficient class (read speed, etc.). If you still want to transfer to an iPhone via WiFi, make sure you film in 4K. Lower file quality iPhone will not accept. If you've been Vlogging for a while, go for a more widely applicable camera, something more professional. If you want to start vlogging, first use your smartphone. That will save you a nice chunk of money.

• Nynke
• 7 July 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Good vlog camera

• razor-sharp images
• Takes skin tones into account
• Tiltable screen
• Battery life

The camera's design has been well adapted to the vlogger of 2020. The extra grip on both the front and back makes the device comfortable to hold. It is not too heavy and easy to carry in, for example, your (hand) bag. The tilting screen with touchscreen is definitely a plus when vlogging. Thanks to the good autofocus, images or objects are quickly focused. However, not all functions can be operated with touch. The built-in microphone works well, voices are clear and noiseless and the windcatcher is also a plus. For my daily vlogging it is important that there is a good battery life, but this is disappointing. If you want to go away for a day, I definitely recommend taking 2 extra batteries with you, otherwise you can quickly pack your things.
In terms of image quality, this camera lives up to its name. Sony has done a good job of producing razor-sharp images in 4K, including a slow-mo option on the camera, and great real-time tracking and eye autofocus. There is good image stabilization, so walking and filming are no problem. Jumping to other images is fine and the colors are vibrant. Moving yourself to other rooms is quickly picked up by the camera, so that the colors and image quality are also adjusted in no time. The ZV-1 also takes into account different skin tones, which comes in handy for me with my light skin and red hair. The camera adjusts the colors so that you are always at your best. The large record button lights up a red light on the front, so you always know you're filming. The bokeh button on top is also a big plus. Do you want to sharpen or blur your background? You can set this yourself with 1 hand on the button. Certainly useful for the vloggers who want to show products.

• Shirley s.
• 29 June 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

The all-rounder!

• Slim design
• Real-time tracking
• Image and sound quality
• Hard to hold without a tripod

I really think the Spny ZV-1 is one of the best vlogging cameras on the market. Very nice small slim design to record your vlogs. Good quality of the fold-out display with the real-time tracking option so that you always stay sharp. It is very user-friendly due to all pre-programmed settings so that you always have the right setting for your setting. Thanks to the windscreen for your microphone, your voice will still sound clear and clear in the videos if you use it outside. Really beyond expectations so far! The only downside so far is that I think it's a shame that the screen doesn't flip upwards but sideways. So you always tend to look at the display instead of the lens

• Jimi u
• 16 July 2020
• Written for: Sony ZV-1 Vlog
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

862847

Manufacturer code

ZV1BDI.EU

Brand

Sony

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Old product returned for free

General properties

Camera type

Compact camera

Suitable for photographer type

Advanced, Beginner

Camera usage situation

At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging

Menu language

Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Swedish

Bridge camera

Size camera

Small

Image quality

Good

Lens

Optical zoom

2,7

Digital zoom

11

Maximum focal length

70 mm

Minimum focal length

24 mm

Wide-angle

Aperture

1,8 - 2,8

Autofocus

Type of autofocus

Contrast detection, Phase detection autofocus, Regular autofocus

Sensor

Type of image sensor

1"

Crop factor

2,7

Effective number of megapixels

20,1 MP

ISO sensitivity

100 - 12800

Image stabilization

Picture

Photo file format

JPEG, RAW

Video file format

MPEG-4 AVCHD (H.264)

Audio file format

AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM

Type of image definition support

Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)

4K, frames per second

30p

Full HD (1080p), frames per second

100p, 120p, 30p, 48p, 60i, 60p

Ultra HD, frames per second

4K, 30p

Photo resolution width

3648 pixels

Photo resolution height

5472 pixels

Storage

Memory card

SD

SD memory card version

SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC, SDXC UHS

Expandable storage capacity up to

512 GB

Camera screen

Screen size

3 inches

Tiltable

Touchscreen

Viewfinder

Viewfinder

Connectors

USB port

HDMI connector

Type of HDMI connector

Mini HDMI Type C

Microphone connector

Type of microphone connection

3.5mm jack

Hot shoe

Hot shoe type

Hot shoe

Connectivity

Built-in WiFi

Bluetooth

NFC

GPS sensor

Camera power supply

Power supply type

Rechargeable battery

Battery technology

Lithium-ion

Replaceable battery

Battery type

Sony NP-BX1

Battery/battery capacity

1240 mAh

Physical properties

Weight

294 g

Height

6 cm

Depth

4,4 cm

Width

10,54 cm

Material

Plastic

Color

Black

Resistance

Water-resistant

Shockproof

Dustproof