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Sony ZV-1F Compact Vlogging Camera
£549.00
Camera Kings verdict
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The most thoughtfully designed vlogging compact on the market. Sony worked out what people filming themselves actually struggle with — framing, focus and audio — and fixed all three.
Read our full Sony ZV-1F Compact Vlogging Camera review
- Brand
- Sony
- Category
- Pocket & Vlogging Cameras
- Colour
- Black
- EAN
- 5013493456426
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| Retailer | Delivery | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacamo | £4.99 delivery | In stock | £549.00 | Go to store |
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- £549.00
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- £549.00
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Our take
Sony ZV-1 II review: a compact built entirely around vlogging
A wide 18-50mm equivalent zoom, a 1-inch sensor and a microphone that actually works outdoors. The ZV-1 II is a compact designed for talking to camera rather than adapted for it.
What we like
- Genuinely wide 18mm equivalent — fits you and the background in
- 1-inch sensor with pleasing background blur
- Excellent directional microphone with supplied windshield
- Product showcase and background defocus modes work well
What to watch
- No in-body stabilisation — walking shots need care
- Battery life is modest
- No viewfinder
- Fixed lens, so no upgrade path
Quick answers
Is the ZV-1 II good for vlogging?
It is built for it. The lens goes properly wide so you can hold it at arm’s length without cropping your face, the microphone is directional with a supplied fluffy windshield, and dedicated modes handle background blur and product hand-offs automatically.
Does it have image stabilisation?
Electronic only, not in-body mechanical stabilisation. Static and slow shots are fine; brisk walking footage will show movement. A gimbal camera like the Osmo Pocket 3 is smoother if you shoot on the move.
ZV-1 II or DJI Osmo Pocket 3?
The Sony has a proper zoom range, better manual control and a superior microphone. The DJI has a mechanical gimbal and rotates to vertical. Choose the Sony for seated or static filming, the DJI for walking and travel.
From the manufacturer
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Sony ZV-1F Compact Vlogging Camera features a selfie-friendly 20 mm ultra-wide-angle lens, body grip and vari-angle LCD screen. A directional 3-capsule microphone with wind screen reduces wind noise, and Bokeh switch and Product Showcase Setting aid video creation. It has a 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor with 20.1 megapixel resolution, ZEISS Tessar T lens with 7.6mm focal length and f/2.0 maximum aperture, no optical zoom.
The 2.95in tiltable LCD touchscreen pairs with a BIONZ X processor, 0.007 sec shutter speed and 16fps continuous shooting. Max photo resolution is 5472 x 3648p, and max video resolution is 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p at up to 30fps. Connectivity includes USB Type-C, Micro HDMI, a 3.5mm microphone jack, SD card slot and Bluetooth 4.1.
Battery life is approximately 360 shots or 90 minutes playback. The camera measures 105.5 x 60 x 46.4 mm and weighs 256g.
Key specifications
| Sensor | 1in 20.1MP |
|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 |
| Stabilisation | Electronic |
| Lens | Fixed 18-50mm equiv. |
| Waterproof | No |
| Screen | Fully articulating touch |
| Audio | 3-capsule mic + windshield |
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