Sony ZV-1F

Product information

Key specs

Image quality

Excellent

Camera usage situation

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

Type of image sensor

1"

Suitable for photographer type

Beginner

Type of image definition support

Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K)

Image quality	Excellent
Camera usage situation	At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging
Type of image sensor	1"
Suitable for photographer type	Beginner
Type of image definition support	Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K)
Optical zoom	0
Effective number of megapixels	20,1 pixels
Image stabilization

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Pros and cons

According to our compact camera expert

• As a starting vlogger, you can take detailed videos in 4K resolution, for your YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram page.
• Thanks to the large sensor, you can use the camera in low-light situations.
• The f/2.0 aperture ensures a natural and soft background blur.
• The camera has a fixed lens, so you can't zoom in and out.

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Description

The Sony ZV-1F is a compact vlog camera for starting vloggers and online content creators that share videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Make the switch from your phone to a compact camera, which improves your video quality. The camera has a relatively large 1-inch sensor, which is 2.5 times larger than the average sensor in your phone. With this, you can take 4K images with a lot of details. This sensor catches more light in dark situations, so noise appears less quickly. The camera has a 20mm fixed lens, which gives you a wide viewing angle. The f/2.0 aperture ensures a natural background blur. You can easily set up the camera with the touchscreen. With the S&Q button, you can easily record in slow motion and make time lapse videos.

The Sony ZV-1F is a compact vlog camera for starting vloggers and online content creators that share videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Make the switch from your phone to a compact camera, which improves your video quality. The camera has a relatively large 1-inch sensor, which is 2.5 times larger than the average sensor in your phone. With this, you can take 4K images with a lot of details. This sensor catches more light in dark situations, so noise appears less quickly. The camera has a 20mm fixed lens, which gives you a wide viewing angle. The f/2.0 aperture ensures a natural background blur. You can easily set up the camera with the touchscreen. With the S&Q button, you can easily record in slow motion and make time lapse videos.

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Tips for using this product

Tips for using this product

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Included by default

• Manual (152.21 KB)
• Battery (NP-BX1)
• USB-C cable
• Windscreen

Included by default

• Manual (152.21 KB)
• Battery (NP-BX1)
• USB-C cable
• Windscreen

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Key specs

Image quality

Excellent

Camera usage situation

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

Type of image sensor

1"

Suitable for photographer type

Beginner

Type of image definition support

Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K)

Image quality	Excellent
Camera usage situation	At home for family and friends, Recording, Vacation, Vlogging
Type of image sensor	1"
Suitable for photographer type	Beginner
Type of image definition support	Full HD (1080p), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K)
Optical zoom	0
Effective number of megapixels	20,1 pixels
Image stabilization

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Reviews

10 reviews

8,9/10 (10 reviews)

Rating

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0 reviews with 3 stars

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0 reviews with 2 stars

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0 reviews with 1 star

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Rating per section

Picture quality

10,0

Design

10,0

Options

10,0

Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Extensive vlogging camera for novice vloggers

• User-friendly operation
• Good image stabilization
• Fixed 20mm lens cannot zoom

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• Manon. cameraspecialist.
• 6 February 2023
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F + GP-VPT2BT Grip
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Super fun for novice vloggers / podcasters

• Small compact
• Useful for vlogs

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• Robin
• 24 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Good compact vlogging camera from Sony

• Compact
• Design
• expensive

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• T akp
• 24 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Nice camera for someone who starts vlogging

• Low weight, compact
• Easy to use
• Tripod socket in a weird place

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• Martijn wester
• 9 December 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,4/10

Great for starters, practical with tripod/manual control

• Compact
• Good starter camera for vlogging
• Connecting to phone takes some effort

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• Jannnnekes
• 15 December 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Very happy with it!

• Good size
• Easy to use

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• Anna
• 23 April 2023
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

Fine camera with many options and good sound.

• Sound
• Design

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• Marjo van wijngaarden
• 8 December 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,4/10

Compact powerhouse

• Compact
• Versatile
• Price

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• Froske
• 27 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Fantastische

• Bokeh knop
• Statief

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• Alo
• 24 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F

9,2/10

Solid compact vlogging camera, a real powerhouse

• Connect easily
• Lots of options
• Price is on the high side

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• Roadrunner
• 25 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

Our expert review

Extensive vlogging camera for novice vloggers

• User-friendly operation
• Good image stabilization
• Large angle of view
• Fixed 20mm lens cannot zoom

Despite the many possibilities of the Sony ZV-1F, I think it is a user-friendly camera. I get along well with this camera, even though I don't have much experience making TikTok's and Instagram reels myself. It has several shooting modes that allow me to easily record shots. The image stabilization ensures that my recordings look smooth.

User-friendly operation
I easily set up the camera via the touchscreen. I find a number of useful settings under the various control buttons. For example, it has an S&Q button, with which I can easily make slow motion videos and timelapse recordings. I choose how many frames per second the camera records, from 1 to 100 frames. For example, if I choose 1 frame per second, it will turn it into a timelapse. I record smooth slow motion images at 100 frames per second.

Stable images
With the Active Mode I make smooth videos by hand. I walk around with the camera and film myself and the surroundings. The camera does crop the image in this mode. He needs that to stabilize the images. This makes the frame of the video smaller. I don't mind that part of the frame is missing. This is due to the large field of view of the 20mm lens. The environment is still visible.

Fixed 20mm lens
It takes some getting used to that the camera has a fixed lens, because most compact cameras can zoom. If I now want to adjust my frame, I have to change position myself. Because I film in high 4K resolution, I crop my images afterwards to create the right frame. I do not lose any image quality. In addition, the camera is intended for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. You don't really need zoom for this, as many of these videos are portrait.

Shotmarks feature
What I find very useful is that you can put a marker in your recording while filming. Because of this I know exactly where my highlights are afterwards. This saves time in post-processing, which saves me a lot of time. For this I use the Imaging Edge Mobile Plus app. This is an updated version of the Imaging Edge Mobile app.

• Manon. cameraspecialist.
• 6 February 2023
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F + GP-VPT2BT Grip
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Super fun for novice vloggers / podcasters

• Small compact
• Useful for vlogs
• User friendly

The photo and video quality is high quality, super sharp image
How do you rate the performance in low light?
It's a good image even in low light.
The LCD touch screen is super handy, especially for small adjustments or focusing
The handle and the Bluetooth wireless remote control are an asset, especially if you want to film yourself from a distance.

• Robin
• 24 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Good compact vlogging camera from Sony

• Compact
• Design
• Hand grip
• expensive

Very good camera for many applications with the accessories
Image from this vlogging camera is convincing. Everything a vlogger needs is there. You can set a lot manually. The handle makes it easy to operate the camera. The touch function of the camera is good if you have small fingers. The camera is also good for streaming and on the PC for zoom.
The price is high for a camera. But until the end of January 2023 you get the handle for free. For real vlogger I recommend him!

• T akp
• 24 November 2022
• Written for: Sony ZV-1F
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

916489

Manufacturer code

ZV1FBDI.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

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

Medium

Image quality

Excellent

Lens

Optical zoom

0

Digital zoom

4

Wide-angle

Aperture

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 pixels

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), HD ready (720p), Ultra HD (4K)

4K, frames per second

30p

Full HD (1080p), frames per second

100p, 120p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60i, 60p

HD ready (720p), frames per second

120p

Ultra HD, frames per second

4K, 30p

Photo resolution width

3,648 pixels

Photo resolution height

5,472 pixels

Storage

Memory card

MicroSD, SD

SD memory card version

SD, SDHC, SDHC UHS, SDXC, SDXC UHS

MicroSD memory card version

MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC

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

256 g

Height

105,5 mm

Depth

46,4 mm

Width

60 mm

Material

Plastic

Color

Black

Resistance

Water-resistant

Shockproof

Dustproof