Lhe SONY ZV-1 camera is considered the best vlogging camera of 2020-2021. Shoot impressive videos with no previous experience. The ZV-1 is designed to shoot amazing videos without complicated preparation. The ZV-1 is designed to combine simplicity and power to generate as many creative opportunities as you can imagine.
Sony ZV-1 Specifications
In this table we will show you the main features of the Sony ZV-1 model, both in photography and video, and then we will show you its quality in practice.
SONY ZV-1 | |
SENSOR | Exmor RS® type 1.0 CMOS sensor (13.2 x 8.8 mm), aspect ratio 3:2 |
PROCESSOR | BIONZ XTM |
FOCUS (AF) | Fast hybrid autofocus (phase detection autofocus/contrast detection autofocus) |
DISPLAY | 7.5 cm (type 3.0) (4:3)/921 600 dots/Xtra Fine/LCD TFT Touch |
ISO | Auto: (ISO 125-12800, with upper/lower limit selection), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 |
SHOTS PER SECOND | Continuous high capture: approx. 24 fps, average continuous capture: approx. 10 fps, low continuous capture: approx. 3.0 fps |
STABILIZER | Combined electronic and optical SteadyShot |
ZOOM | 20 M approx. 11x/10 M approx. 16x/5 M approx. 23x/VGA approx. 44x |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | 3:2 mode: 20 M (5472 × 3648) / 10 M (3888 × 2592) / 5 M (2736 × 1824), 4:3 mode: 18 M (4864 × 3648) / 10 M (3648 × 2736) / 5 M (2592 × 1944) / VGA, 16:9 mode: 17 M (5472 × 3080) / 7.5 M (3648 × 2056) / 4.2 M (2720 × 1528), 1:1 mode: 13 M (3648 × 3648) / 6.5 M (2544 × 2544) / 3.7 M (1920 × 1920), wide scan: wide angle (12 416 × 1856/5536 × 2160), standard (8192 × 1856/3872 × 2160). |
BATTERY | Rechargeable battery (NP-BX1) |
WEIGHT | Approx. 290 g (battery and memory card included)/approx. 267 g (body only) |
STARTING PRICE (BODY ONLY) | 800€ |
Features
The ZV-1 makes any skin tone look vivid, healthy and natural, using the optional smooth skin effect mode further softens them. Thanks to the large 1.0-type CMOS sensor and large aperture lens, images with professional background blur and sharp details are produced even in low light.
This camera has AI technology, which focuses the autofocus on your face and eyes without jumping to other subjects. When you want to focus on another subject, just touch the screen and let the camera take over. The ZV-1’s fast hybrid autofocus system lets you switch focus from faces to background quickly and easily for more pleasingly styled videos.
The product presentation setting allows you to activate, at the touch of a button, a number of settings ideal for recording product reviews. The camera widens the viewing angle and focuses on the object instantly so you don’t have to wait for the focus transition or place your hand behind the product to focus on it.
The ZV-1 is designed to record on the move. Its superb image stabilization lets you shoot smooth videos while you walk, and when the light changes from shade to sun, for example, automatic exposure (AE) tracks faces so they are always well lit.
It also has a windshield included that reduces wind noise for worry-free recording outdoors. In addition to contributing to superior sound quality, it means less time spent re-recording and editing footage affected by wind noise.
Images of the Sony ZV-1
Here are some of the images created by users with the Sony ZV-1so you can see for yourself the quality of this impressive camera.
Sony ZV-1 review
Thanks to the large SONY ZV-1 you can capture clear vocals when recording in a crowd, using the unique 3-capsule directional microphone that picks up the sound in front of the camera clearly; ideal when recording video. You no longer have to settle for photos taken with your mobile camera to be able to share content instantly. The ZV-1 produces stunning images that you can easily share thanks to its hassle-free connectivity.
It also has a design that facilitates the creation of exceptional video blogs and selfies. Every last detail of the ZV-1 is designed to help you create inspiring content.
With the ZV-1 you carry the ability to shoot professional-quality video in your pocket, with stunning 4K HDR detail and powerful exposure tools to create content that always impresses.
