Abstract: Ahead of our full Sony ZV-1 review, we've published the following articles: Announcement: Sony ZV-1 Vlogging Camera for £700 May 26, 2020 The Sony ZV-1 is a completely new compact camera designed from the ground-up for vloggers. With the majority of...
Abstract: The primary and perhaps most visible change to the ZV-1's design compared to a standard RX100 is its flip-out articulated touchscreen display. This new screen not only offers tilt and swivel articulation but can also be flipped out into a front-facing dir...
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Published: 2020-05-26, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Sony ZV-1 is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and video creators, while also delivering decent photo capabilities. It inherits the 20 Megapixel 1in sensor, confident phase-detect autofocus, 4k video up to 30p, and 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 zoom of the RX100...
Vari-angle rear screen, Clip on wind shield, Brilliantly fast AF
Minimum focus distance changes with zoom, Stabilization seems pretty jerky, Why a 3:2 screen and not 16:9
Some might dismiss the ZV-1 as yet another Sony RX100 variant, but it's much more than that. The sensor and lens might be familiar, but the body, the controls, the audio and the rear screen are all new and different and optimised brilliantly for vlogging
Abstract: Canon has cornered the market on vlogging, and while you might think that's a small market – think again. That's why GoPro went so hard with it's Media Mods, and it's why Sony is here with something brand new – the ZV-1, and it's got Vloggers in its fold-...
Small, lightweight and compact,Fully articulating screen,Video-friendly specs,Cheaper than RX100 series,
Image stabilisation could be better, Can't use the touchscreen for everything,
Rather than updating the already excellent RX100 series, Sony's vlogging compact makes a lot of sense. You get a one-inch sensor, a fully-articulating screen and a range of very video-friendly features. If you want a pocket-friendly vlogging model this is...
Small and lightweight, Great video quality, Excellent autofocus performance
Limited physical controls, Disappointing battery life, Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
The ZV-1 is a strong all-rounder that punches well outside its size class. With solid stills and excellent video features, it should be on the radar of every social content creator.Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera (Vari-angle Screen for Vlogging, 4K...
Unbelievable mic quality, Top-tier autofocus, Instant bokeh mode,
Can overheat indoors, Convoluted menus that are a pain to use, Micro-USB rather than USB-C,
The Sony ZV-1 is a huge leap forward in merging the accessibility of a smartphone and the proficiency of a dedicated camera into one device. It's not perfect, and we hope to see its overheating issues and convoluted menus resolved in its eventual successo...
Abstract: This innovative compact camera is aimed at content creators and vloggers, offering great video capabilities such as 4K recording and S-Log gamma. Its high-quality built-in microphone comes with a windshield for outdoor shooting; alternatively an external...
