Sony ZV-1
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Sony ZV-1
Compact Sony ZV-1
Create professional-looking video with crisp images, great sound and perfect background blur in moments
The Sony ZV-1 is a compact vlogging camera designed for content creators who demand superior image and audio quality in a practical body. It features a 1.0" CMOS sensor, BIONZ X™ processor, 4K HDR video with 1.7x oversampling, built-in ND filter and professional features like S-Log2/3 for colour gradation. Thanks to the rotating touchscreen, three-way microphone with wind protection, image stabilization, Bokeh and Product Showcase modes, Real-time eye tracking and compatibility with Bluetooth grips makes it ideal for selfies, reviews and vlogs in any conditions. The Imaging Edge™ mobile app makes it easy to share, edit and stabilize your shots right from your phone.
1"
Sensor size
20.1 Mpx
Sensor resolution
Optical (OIS) and electronic (EIS)
Image stabilisation
SD / SDHC / SDXC (Class 4 and above) / Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo / Micro (Mark2)
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Key Features of the Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera
- Sensor type 1.0" CMOS Exmor RS™, 20.1 megapixels
- ZEISS® 24-70 mm, f/1.8-2.8
- Fast Hybrid Focus, Eye AF, Built-in ND Filter, Bokeh Mode
- 4K video up to 30 fps, Full HD up to 120 fps, Slow motion video up to 960 fps, S-Log2/3, HLG, clean HDMI output
- Product Showcase mode, time-lapse, directional 3-capsule microphone with wind protection
- External microphone input (3.5 mm), digital microphone support, 3" flip-out touch LCD, LED recording indicator
- Bluetooth grip compatibility, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, micro HDMI, Imaging Edge Mobile, vertical metadata for social networks, SD (UHS-I) support, Memory Stick Duo
- Battery NP-BX1, USB power supply
- Duration approx. 260 frames / 45-75 min video
Powerful image stabilisation for shooting in motion
The Sony ZV-1 features a combined SteadyShot™ optical and electronic stabilization system that significantly reduces shake and allows you to take smooth, stable shots even when walking. The system will be especially appreciated by content creators who shoot handheld. With the ability to attach to a shooting grip, you can fully concentrate on creating and composing without having to constantly monitor image stability.
Convenient selfies and intuitive controls
The flip-up LCD touchscreen makes it easy to compose selfies and vlogs without accessories like a microphone getting in the way. Touch control simplifies access to functions such as focus, shutter and exposure - all directly from the screen and while shooting.
Professional image quality
The Sony ZV-1 features a 1.0" 20.1 megapixel Exmor RS CMOS sensor and a ZEISS® 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens. Combined with the powerful BIONZ X™ processor, it delivers sharp, detailed photos even in low-light conditions, including an impressive blurred background (bokeh effect).
Creative effects, image styling and automatic face and eye tracking
The camera offers creative styles and image effects for a variety of video and photo looks - from stylish monochrome to thumbnail effects. You can give your shots a distinctive look without the need for post-production. The ZV-1 automatically detects the subject's face and eyes, focusing on them precisely and keeping them sharp even when moving. Frames appear on the screen to visually confirm that the subject is in focus.
Great sound even in challenging conditions
The built-in three-way front-facing microphone captures your voice clearly and with minimal distracting ambient noise. A wind protector is also included for outdoor shooting. The camera has a bright recording light and a contoured grip for a comfortable hold when taking selfies. It's compatible with Sony's Bluetooth® wireless grips, allowing remote control of recording and zooming without cables.
Natural skin tones and fast focusing
An advanced colour processing system ensures realistic and pleasing skin tones, which is especially appreciated by vloggers and influencers. In addition, the Soft Skin Effect gently retouches the look without overdoing the filter. Hybrid focusing using 315 points with phase detection allows extremely fast focus transitions between subjects - ideal for selfies or product shots.
Professionally blurred background at the touch of a button, product demonstration mode
With the dedicated "Bokeh" button (C1), you can switch between sharp background and bokeh effect with one click, without complicated aperture or exposure adjustments. Product Showcase mode, activated by the C2 button, prioritises focusing on subjects before the lens before the face - ideal for product reviews without the need for manual refocusing.
Face-optimised intelligent exposure, accessory support and clean output
The camera's transitional AE algorithm quickly adjusts exposure even in rapidly changing lighting conditions while keeping the face properly lit. The camera is equipped with a universal MI socket for connecting accessories such as microphones, lights or audio adapters. It also offers a clean HDMI output, making it easy for professional use.
Slow motion recording and time lapse, easy sharing and editing via smartphone
The ZV-1 can handle ultra-slow-motion footage up to 960 fps and features time-lapse recording (1-60 s interval, up to 9999 frames), ideal for spectacular video production. The Imaging Edge Mobile app enables wireless connectivity and file transfer to your mobile phone even without an active camera. Video footage can be further edited with Movie Edit to improve stabilization and composition.
Intuitive touch controls, 4K video quality
The touch controls are quick and easy to use - from selecting the focus point to activating functions, making it much faster to work even when vlogging. With full pixel subtraction without merging and 1.7x oversampling, ZV-1 achieves sharp and detailed 4K images. It is suitable for both beginners and professionals. It supports S-Log2/3 recording, pure HDMI output, zebra metering, Gamma Assist, proxy recording and timecode - tools essential for professional workflows.
Built-in ND filter, video capture
The integrated ND filter allows for longer shutter speeds and larger aperture numbers even in strong light -ideal for capturing motion and achieving a professional video look. You can create full-resolution still images from videos right in the camera - no need to export to a PC. Suitable for YouTube or social networking thumbnails.
Easy sharing of captured footage
With the free Imaging Edge™ mobile app for iOS and Android, you can transfer, edit and upload images taken with the Sony ZV-1 directly to social networks from anywhere. Movie Edit add-on offers tools to improve stabilization of severely shaky footage, video cropping or compositing for different aspect ratios common on social platforms. In addition, automatic tagging of vertically oriented videos makes it easy to prepare content optimized for viewing on mobile devices.
Introduction of the Sony ZV-1 vlogging camera
Professional bokeh adjustment in one action
Product demonstration mode for video reviews
Overview of ZV-1 camera features
Photos taken with Sony ZV-1 digital camera
Optics and Image:
Luminosity: f/1.8-2.8
Optical zoom: 2,7×
Zoom with clear image (photo): 20 MP: 5.8×/10 MP: 8.2×/5 MP: 11×/VGA: 44×
Zoom with clear image (video): 4K: 4.35×/HD: 5,8×
Approaching MF assistance: 5,3× / 10,7×
Display:
Screen type: 7.5 cm (3.0'') LCD TFT / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine
Touch panel
Image processing:
Image processor: BIONZ X™
SteadyShot (photo): Optical
SteadyShot (video): optical with electronic compensation / sway compensation
Defrosting:
Focus type: fast hybrid (phase + contrast detection)
Focus mode: AF-S / AF-C / DMF / MF
AF on the eyes: Photo: human (right/left) / animal, video: human (right/left)
Exposure and Measurement:
Light measurement mode: matrix / center-emphasized / spot / diameter / bright illumination
White balance modes: auto / daylight / shadow / bulb / fluorescent / flash / underwater / filter / custom
Micromanagement WB: G7-M7 (57 steps), A7-B7 (29 steps)
Check the image: contrast / saturation / sharpness / creative style / colour space / quality
Noise reduction and dynamic range:
Noise reduction: long exposure: on/off; high ISO: normal / low / off; multi-frame: auto, ISO 100-25600
Dynamic range function: off / DRO (auto, 1-5) / auto HDR
Modes and Scenes:
Shooting mode: AUTO / P / A / S / M / memory / video / HFR / panorama / scene selection
Scene selection: portrait / sports / macro / landscape / sunset / night / twilight / night portrait / motion / pet / gourmet / fireworks / high sensitivity
Continuous shooting
Self-timer: 10 s / 5 s / 2 s / 3 or 5 frames delayed
Shooting modes (types): single frame / series / self-timer / grading: frame / series / WB / DRO
Effects:
Image effects: children / popular colours / posterization / retro / high-key / partial decolourization / contrast mono / soft focus / HDR painting / monochrome / miniature / watercolour / illustration
Creative style: standard / live / portrait / landscape / night / black and white / selfie
Flash mode: auto / on / 1st slat / 2nd slat / off
Connectivity and Power:
Connectors: micro USB / USB 2.0 / micro HDMI / microphone (3.5 mm stereo)
Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth: Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz)
Power supply: DC 3.6 V / NP-BX1 battery / USB charging
Duration and printing:
Video (real time): approx. 45 min
Video (continuous time): approx. 75 min
Press: Exif Print / PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)
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