Sony ZV-1F - Vlogging Camera
This punchy little powerhouse is easy-to-use and produces dazzling image quality, the ZV-1F is the ideal next step for content creators and vloggers looking to elevate beyond their phone's built in camera.
Elevate Your Vlogging
The ZV-1F is designed as your first vlogging camera with a selfie-friendly ultra-wide-angle 20 mm lens, body grip and a recording lamp. A directional 3-capsule mic with wind screen picks up your voice clearly with less wind noise; and the Bokeh switch and Product Showcase Setting help you effortlessly make videos more visually interesting.
Fit everything in frame
With the ZV-1F, you can truly capture it all - it allows you to snap a group selfie along with an expansive view of the background scenery. Since the camera's ultra wide-angle 20 mm lens captures a wider field of view than the human visual field, you can take images with eye-popping depth and perspective, even in narrow spaces, both indoors and outdoors.
Designed for clear voice recording
Indoors or outdoors, the ZV-1F is designed to always capture your voice clearly no matter where you're shooting. The built-in Directional 3-Capsule Mic collects sound from the front area of the camera, giving you high quality audio, so you can put your energy into creativity, instead of worrying about the sound while recording.
Vertical video made simple
Shoot vertical videos for social media just like on your smartphone. The ZV-1F also gives you the option of rotating horizontal video in-camera with no extra editing required. What's more, vertical videos are automatically tagged so you can transfer them straight to your smartphone, letting you quickly get your content out to the world.
Select the best scenes
Only transfer the scenes you need, saving time and smartphone storage space. By adding a Shot Mark while shooting or replaying a video, you can cut out a 15, 30, or 60 second clip to send straight to your smartphone. Shot Marks also allow you to later easily find the scenes you want to use, cutting down on time searching through footage.
Simple, intuitive control
Even first-time camera users can jump straight into shooting with the ZV-1F. There's no need to study complex settings. Control icons are displayed on the screen and are easily adjustable with just a touch.
Keep your Subjects in Focus
High-precision focusing makes sure your subject stays razor sharp. The 425 contrast- detection AF points are arranged to cover a wide area of the captured image. What's more, Eye AF track faces without getting diverted by other subjects.
Capture the Details, even in Dim Light
Thanks to its 20.1 million pixel Exmor RS 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor with integral memory, the ZV-1F can capture clear video with little noise even when shooting in dimly lit locations. While shooting in Intelligent Auto mode, you can now shoot video with the background blurred to the maximum possible extent, allowing the main subject to be captured more clearly and giving your videos extra impact.
Touch-controlled Step zoom
With just a touch of the LCD panel, you can easily zoom in to the view of your preference. You can select from 1.0x/1.5x/2.0x/4.0x to quickly change the angle of view to make sure you capture your best side.
Start the shoot with a timer
From dance videos to action shots, the ZV-1F lets you start shooting when you're ready without a panic. The large self-timer countdown appears in the centre of the screen so you can clearly see when it's time to begin.
Dedicated media for worry free shooting
Capture it all without worrying about running out of storage space on your smartphone. The ZV-1F can record to removable SD or SDXC media, giving you the freedom to shoot as much as you want.
Shoot for longer with a USB rechargeable battery.
With the ZV-1F, you can enjoy shooting on the go without worrying about running out of battery power. The camera can be charged via its USB Type-C port, as well as from a mobile battery, giving you plenty of options for powering on through a shoot.
Specifications
Image Sensor
Number of Pixels (effective) | Approx. 20.1 Megapixels |
Sensor Type | 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 |
Screen
Number of Pixels (effective) | Approx. 20.1 Megapixels |
Sensor Type | 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 |
Adjustable Angle | Opening Angle: approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: approx. 270 deg. |
MS Assist Magnification | 1.6x, 4.0x |
Screen Type | 7.5 cm (3.0 type) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD |
Lens
Clear Image Zoom | 20M Approx. 2x / 10M Approx. 2.8x / 5.0M Approx. 4x |
Clear Image Zoom Movie | 4K: 1.5x / HD: Approx. 2x |
Digital Zoom (Movie) | Approx. 4x |
Digital Zoom (Still Image) | 20M Approx. 4x / 10M Approx. 5.6x / 5.0M Approx. 8x |
Filter Diameter | 40.5 mm |
F-Number (Maximum Aperture) | F2.0 |
Focal Length | f=7.6 mm |
Focus Range (from the Front to the Lens) | Approx. 5 cm (0.17 ft) to Infinity |
Camera
Aperture | Program Auto (F2/F8) / Manual (F2/F8) / Shutter Priority (F2/F8) / Aperture Priority (F2/F8) |
Continuous Shooting Speed (Maximum) | Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: approx. 16 fps, Continuous Shooting: approx. 3.5 fps |
Focus Type | Single, Continuous shooting, Self-timer |
Dynamic Range Functions | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5) |
Electronic Shutter | Program Auto (1/4 - 1/32000) / Manual (1/4 - 1/32000) / Aperture Priority (1/4 - 1/32000) / Shutter Priority (1/4 - 1/32000) |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step |
Focus Area | Wide (425 points (contrast-detection AF)), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot |
Focus Mode | Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus |
Focus Type | Contrast-detection AF |
Image Processor | Yes (BIONZ X) |
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) | Auto: (ISO 125 Level - ISO 6400 Level), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 |
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image) | Auto (ISO 125-6400), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO 80/100) |
Light Metering Mode | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight |
Noise Reduction | High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off |
Picture Profile | Off/PP1-PP10 (Black Level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1, HLG2, HLG3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset) |
Self-Timer | 10 sec. / 5 sec. / 2 sec. / Self Timer (Movie) |
Shooting Mode | Auto (Intelligent Auto), Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, Movie Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, Movie Auto (Intelligent Auto)), S&Q Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, S&Q Auto (Intelligent Auto)) |
SteadyShot | Electronic |
WB Micro Adjustment | Yes (G7 to M7, 57-step) (A7 to B7, 29-step) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Underwater Auto, C.Temp./Filter, Custom |
Dimensions (wxhxd approx.) | 105.5 x 60.0 x 46.4 mm |
Weight (approx.) | 256g |
Interface
Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band)) |
Input and Output Terminals | USB Terminal Type-C (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Microphone jack (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack) |
Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz band)) |
Playback
4K Image Output | Yes |
Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F. |
Playback Functions | BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), 9/25-frame index view, Auto Orientation, Slide Show, Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Photo Capture, Rating, Automatic Image Rotation |
Interface
Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band)) |
Input and Output Terminals | USB Terminal Type-C (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Microphone jack (3.5 mm Stereo mini jack) |
Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz band)) |
Playback
4K Image Output | Yes |
Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F. |
Playback Functions | BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), 9/25-frame index view, Auto Orientation, Slide Show, Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Photo Capture, Rating, Automatic Image Rotation |
Shooting Functions
Shot Mark | Yes |
Soft Skin Effect | Off / Low / Mid / High |
Spot Metering | Yes |