Sony ZV-1F Black
The fixed 20mm ultra-wide lens and large 1-inch sensor with F2 aperture make framing effortless at arm's length while delivering strong background defocus and low-light performance. Its side-articulating touchscreen and directional 3-capsule mic with windscreen simplify solo shooting, though the lack of stabilization and 1080p-only video limit versatility. This camera is best for vloggers and streamers who prioritize a compact, selfie-ready setup over high-resolution or stabilized footage.
Type compact
Sensor 20MP 1-inch
Video 1080p
Weight 254 g
32 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong af (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 299 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZV-1F | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 254 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZV-1F | 76.9 | 39.8 | 7.6 | 33.9 | 52.3 | 29.2 | 2.5 | 87.1 | 77.3 | 86.1 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.2 | 96.8 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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