Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators, Vlogging and YouTube with Flip Screen, Built-in Microphone, 4K HDR Video, Touchscreen Display, Live Video Streaming, Webcam
There is a whole mess of professional reviews of this camera out there. I dont want to be "yet another" review that reveals the same info.
I'm a hobby shooter that has a sony A7III and a bunch of lenses. I primarily shoot action photos in low iso (concerts, stage lit sports/art (dance), hockey) -- generally indoors. I like high iso clean photos. I also do take short 10 second video clips and make montages with the footage for my childrens' sports clubs.
I grew tired of taking my SLR and lenses with me to travel and to events local and far. In fact , a lot of venues i shoot do not allow detachable lens cameras inside -- unless i have media passes which i only have access to in a handful of gigs. So for the rest of the venues? I want a point&shoot camera, inexpensive, that does EXCELLENT video and photo, and has the be SIGNIFICANTLY better than my pixel 7pro to that it justifies the inconvenience of taking a camera , rather than my phone.
Is this you? read on.
So basically long story short
1. this takes AMAZING stills. even at 12800 iso shot raw, this thing with 1" sensor STILL takes AMAZING shots in 2023 even if this is an older model (newer one is mark II). This older model has 24-70 with f/1.8-2.8 which has a longer range than newer MARK II 18-50 f/1.8-4. I guess theres less wide angle but thats not as important to me (maybe it is for you). Maybe the sensor tech is better on MARKII but i have to say, Just look at my picture comparison. The picture is between RAW iso12800 with NO processing, versus Lightroom denoise at 40%. You can shoot at high iso and get some OK shots but then post processing, the image is absolutely amazing and still usable because the iso grain on sony sensor is totally usable.
2. Video is fantastic. why? because its clean, and AF during video is far superior to any camera phone. This is what makes the biggest different to me. also the multi mic is far superior to my phone camera. Also i cant use my hotshoe and input better mic audio with it if i wanted.
For those two reasons, I am OK with the inconvenience of taking this point and shoot camera over just pixel7pro. Because it just produces much better stills and video, and there is a minor cost to taking another device over just the phone. If the venue allows for SLR? then by far i'd rather take my full sensor A7 III camera.
The only little caveats for you to know?
1. i'm used to sony UI so i can nav pretty quick to get what i want but for a new sony user, the UI is horrible. I MUCH prefer canon/nikon UI over sonys. hands down. I dont know why sony doesnt just learn from them and improve it.
2. this older gen zv1 has partial touch sensitive ui ... mainly its wheel and button driven navigation,. I believe the newer MARKII zv1 has a better touch screen support though.
3. no EVF or pop up flash..... obviously ... but i RARELY use that anyway
4. SONY's mobile "Edge" app is horrible. but i have to say, CAnon's and nikon's is equally horrid too. So the "instant" publishing to social, is just as bad as any other company's phone app. The bottom line is, at least u can pick your footage and tranfer them to your phone if you want instant social media uploading. it works but it's super clunky.
In the end, considering the fact that you can get this camera under 900 taxes in (amazon warehouse has some great deals!) --- this is still among the best point&shoot cameras that money can buy in 2023 that does everything BETTER than the latest top camera phones and therefore worth the hassle of bringing with you alongside your phone.
So thats my super quick review. hope it helps
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Sony ZV - 1 Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers creators to love
For Content Creators & Vloggers
A pocket-sized camera with uncompromising imaging technology and unique features for content creators and vloggers that lets the subject shine in any scene
No experience is necessary to capture great looking videos. The ZV-1 is designed to capture amazing videos of you and your world, without any tricky setup.
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Beautiful and natural skin tones for everyoneThe ZV-1 makes all skin colours look vibrant, natural and healthy. There’s also an optional Soft Skin Effect mode for a smoother look. |
Pro-quality bokeh control with one touchBy just pushing the Bokeh switch, you can switch background bokeh on and off — no need for complex manual adjustments. Now it’s easy to simply select a professional-looking defocused background, or keep the entire scene in focus, with just the press of a button. |
Let the camera catch your eyeWith AI technology you can rely on the auto focus sticking firmly to your face and eyes without wandering to other subjects. When you want to focus on another subject, just touch it on the screen and let the camera do the focusing. |
Product Showcase Setting, ideal for product review videosProduct Showcase Setting allows you to switch with just a single button press to settings that are perfect for product reviews. It widens the angle of view and switches the focus to the object instantly, so you don’t need to wait for the focus to shift, or place your hand behind the product to shift the focus to it. |
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Shoot great video, wherever you goThe ZV-1 is built to get great shots while you’re moving. With amazing image stabilization, you can shoot smooth video when walking and, as the light goes from shadow to sun or outdoors to in, the automatic exposure (AE) tracks faces and makes sure they always appear well-lit. |
Designed for even better audioYou can capture clear vocals even when shooting in a crowd. The camera’s unique directional three-capsule mic gathers clear sound from in front of the camera, ideal for movie shooting. |
Wind screen for outdoor shootingThe supplied wind screen reduces wind noise for outdoor shooting. As well as achieving premium sound quality, that also means you’ll spend less time re-shooting and editing footage affected by wind noise. |
Use your favourite mic for the sound you wantWith a microphone jack and MI shoe, you can pick from your choice of mics to get exactly the sound you want. |
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Dynamic video through slow motionMake every movement more cinematic with Super Slow Motion video, capturing the most fleeting of moments for playback at up to 40x slower than real time. |
Time-lapse for that cinematic effectInterval shooting mode automatically captures sequences of images from 1–60 seconds apart, which can be used to create cinematic time-lapse videos on a PC, where clouds flow past like water and whole days pass in seconds. |
Take amazing pictures as well as videoThe ZV-1 has everything you need to capture images that really shine in your timeline and video thumbnails. The pin-sharp ZEISS 24–70 mm lens focuses light to a large 1.0-type Exmor R CMOS image sensor, with it all coming together in the powerful BIONZ image processor. |
Express yourself with creative effectsPicture Effects and Creative Styles allow for near-limitless visual possibilities — from simple monochrome and partial colour effects, right through to complex miniature effects. |
Shoot then share easily
There’s no longer a need to compromise your images with your smartphone camera just to share content quickly. The ZV-1 delivers both stunning images and seamless connectivity, for better and easier posting.
Built to vlog
The ZV-1 design makes creating outstanding selfie and vlog content easy. Right down to the last detail, the ZV-1 is all about empowering you to make inspirational content.
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| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD | LCD |
| display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 1 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | Zoom | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Other | Zoom |
| zoom type | Optical Zoom | — | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| shooting modes | AUTO, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, Memory Recall [body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets], Movie Mode, Movie AUTO, HFR Mode, Panorama, Scene Selection | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Auto, scene, and P, S, A, and M | P Hybrid Auto Auto Creative Shot Portrait Smile Wink Self-Timer Face Self-Timer High-Speed Burst Handheld Night Scene Low Light Fish-eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome Super Vivid Poster Effect Fireworks Long ShutterP Hybrid Auto Auto Creative Shot Portrait Smile Wink Self-Timer Face Self-Timer High-Speed Burst Handheld Night Scene Low Light Fish-eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome Super Vivid Poster Effect Fireworks Long Shutter | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | Movie |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | Wi-Fi, NFC | Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI, NFC |
| video resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 2160p, 1080p | 4320p | 1080p | 2160p, 1080p | 2160p |
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still among the best AF/highiso/video budget point&shoot in 2023 , despite the zv1-II out now
Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators, Vlogging and YouTube with Flip Screen, Built-in Microphone, 4K HDR Video, Touchscreen Display, Live Video Streaming, WebcamThere is a whole mess of professional reviews of this camera out there. I dont want to be "yet another" review that reveals the same info.I'm a hobby shooter that has a sony A7III and a bunch of lenses. I primarily shoot action photos in low iso (concerts, stage lit sports/art (dance), hockey) -- generally indoors. I like high iso clean photos. I also do take short 10 second video clips and make montages with the footage for my childrens' sports clubs.I grew tired of taking my SLR and lenses with me to travel and to events local and far. In fact , a lot of venues i shoot do not allow detachable lens cameras inside -- unless i have media passes which i only have access to in a handful of gigs. So for the rest of the venues? I want a point&shoot camera, inexpensive, that does EXCELLENT video and photo, and has the be SIGNIFICANTLY better than my pixel 7pro to that it justifies the inconvenience of taking a camera , rather than my phone.Is this you? read on.So basically long story short1. this takes AMAZING stills. even at 12800 iso shot raw, this thing with 1" sensor STILL takes AMAZING shots in 2023 even if this is an older model (newer one is mark II). This older model has 24-70 with f/1.8-2.8 which has a longer range than newer MARK II 18-50 f/1.8-4. I guess theres less wide angle but thats not as important to me (maybe it is for you). Maybe the sensor tech is better on MARKII but i have to say, Just look at my picture comparison. The picture is between RAW iso12800 with NO processing, versus Lightroom denoise at 40%. You can shoot at high iso and get some OK shots but then post processing, the image is absolutely amazing and still usable because the iso grain on sony sensor is totally usable.2. Video is fantastic. why? because its clean, and AF during video is far superior to any camera phone. This is what makes the biggest different to me. also the multi mic is far superior to my phone camera. Also i cant use my hotshoe and input better mic audio with it if i wanted.For those two reasons, I am OK with the inconvenience of taking this point and shoot camera over just pixel7pro. Because it just produces much better stills and video, and there is a minor cost to taking another device over just the phone. If the venue allows for SLR? then by far i'd rather take my full sensor A7 III camera.The only little caveats for you to know?1. i'm used to sony UI so i can nav pretty quick to get what i want but for a new sony user, the UI is horrible. I MUCH prefer canon/nikon UI over sonys. hands down. I dont know why sony doesnt just learn from them and improve it.2. this older gen zv1 has partial touch sensitive ui ... mainly its wheel and button driven navigation,. I believe the newer MARKII zv1 has a better touch screen support though.3. no EVF or pop up flash..... obviously ... but i RARELY use that anyway4. SONY's mobile "Edge" app is horrible. but i have to say, CAnon's and nikon's is equally horrid too. So the "instant" publishing to social, is just as bad as any other company's phone app. The bottom line is, at least u can pick your footage and tranfer them to your phone if you want instant social media uploading. it works but it's super clunky.In the end, considering the fact that you can get this camera under 900 taxes in (amazon warehouse has some great deals!) --- this is still among the best point&shoot cameras that money can buy in 2023 that does everything BETTER than the latest top camera phones and therefore worth the hassle of bringing with you alongside your phone.So thats my super quick review. hope it helps
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Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2023
There is a whole mess of professional reviews of this camera out there. I dont want to be "yet another" review that reveals the same info.
I'm a hobby shooter that has a sony A7III and a bunch of lenses. I primarily shoot action photos in low iso (concerts, stage lit sports/art (dance), hockey) -- generally indoors. I like high iso clean photos. I also do take short 10 second video clips and make montages with the footage for my childrens' sports clubs.
I grew tired of taking my SLR and lenses with me to travel and to events local and far. In fact , a lot of venues i shoot do not allow detachable lens cameras inside -- unless i have media passes which i only have access to in a handful of gigs. So for the rest of the venues? I want a point&shoot camera, inexpensive, that does EXCELLENT video and photo, and has the be SIGNIFICANTLY better than my pixel 7pro to that it justifies the inconvenience of taking a camera , rather than my phone.
Is this you? read on.
So basically long story short
1. this takes AMAZING stills. even at 12800 iso shot raw, this thing with 1" sensor STILL takes AMAZING shots in 2023 even if this is an older model (newer one is mark II). This older model has 24-70 with f/1.8-2.8 which has a longer range than newer MARK II 18-50 f/1.8-4. I guess theres less wide angle but thats not as important to me (maybe it is for you). Maybe the sensor tech is better on MARKII but i have to say, Just look at my picture comparison. The picture is between RAW iso12800 with NO processing, versus Lightroom denoise at 40%. You can shoot at high iso and get some OK shots but then post processing, the image is absolutely amazing and still usable because the iso grain on sony sensor is totally usable.
2. Video is fantastic. why? because its clean, and AF during video is far superior to any camera phone. This is what makes the biggest different to me. also the multi mic is far superior to my phone camera. Also i cant use my hotshoe and input better mic audio with it if i wanted.
For those two reasons, I am OK with the inconvenience of taking this point and shoot camera over just pixel7pro. Because it just produces much better stills and video, and there is a minor cost to taking another device over just the phone. If the venue allows for SLR? then by far i'd rather take my full sensor A7 III camera.
The only little caveats for you to know?
1. i'm used to sony UI so i can nav pretty quick to get what i want but for a new sony user, the UI is horrible. I MUCH prefer canon/nikon UI over sonys. hands down. I dont know why sony doesnt just learn from them and improve it.
2. this older gen zv1 has partial touch sensitive ui ... mainly its wheel and button driven navigation,. I believe the newer MARKII zv1 has a better touch screen support though.
3. no EVF or pop up flash..... obviously ... but i RARELY use that anyway
4. SONY's mobile "Edge" app is horrible. but i have to say, CAnon's and nikon's is equally horrid too. So the "instant" publishing to social, is just as bad as any other company's phone app. The bottom line is, at least u can pick your footage and tranfer them to your phone if you want instant social media uploading. it works but it's super clunky.
In the end, considering the fact that you can get this camera under 900 taxes in (amazon warehouse has some great deals!) --- this is still among the best point&shoot cameras that money can buy in 2023 that does everything BETTER than the latest top camera phones and therefore worth the hassle of bringing with you alongside your phone.
So thats my super quick review. hope it helps
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still among the best AF/highiso/video budget point&shoot in 2023 , despite the zv1-II out now
Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2023
Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera for Content Creators, Vlogging and YouTube with Flip Screen, Built-in Microphone, 4K HDR Video, Touchscreen Display, Live Video Streaming, WebcamReviewed in Canada on June 13, 2023
There is a whole mess of professional reviews of this camera out there. I dont want to be "yet another" review that reveals the same info.
I'm a hobby shooter that has a sony A7III and a bunch of lenses. I primarily shoot action photos in low iso (concerts, stage lit sports/art (dance), hockey) -- generally indoors. I like high iso clean photos. I also do take short 10 second video clips and make montages with the footage for my childrens' sports clubs.
I grew tired of taking my SLR and lenses with me to travel and to events local and far. In fact , a lot of venues i shoot do not allow detachable lens cameras inside -- unless i have media passes which i only have access to in a handful of gigs. So for the rest of the venues? I want a point&shoot camera, inexpensive, that does EXCELLENT video and photo, and has the be SIGNIFICANTLY better than my pixel 7pro to that it justifies the inconvenience of taking a camera , rather than my phone.
Is this you? read on.
So basically long story short
1. this takes AMAZING stills. even at 12800 iso shot raw, this thing with 1" sensor STILL takes AMAZING shots in 2023 even if this is an older model (newer one is mark II). This older model has 24-70 with f/1.8-2.8 which has a longer range than newer MARK II 18-50 f/1.8-4. I guess theres less wide angle but thats not as important to me (maybe it is for you). Maybe the sensor tech is better on MARKII but i have to say, Just look at my picture comparison. The picture is between RAW iso12800 with NO processing, versus Lightroom denoise at 40%. You can shoot at high iso and get some OK shots but then post processing, the image is absolutely amazing and still usable because the iso grain on sony sensor is totally usable.
2. Video is fantastic. why? because its clean, and AF during video is far superior to any camera phone. This is what makes the biggest different to me. also the multi mic is far superior to my phone camera. Also i cant use my hotshoe and input better mic audio with it if i wanted.
For those two reasons, I am OK with the inconvenience of taking this point and shoot camera over just pixel7pro. Because it just produces much better stills and video, and there is a minor cost to taking another device over just the phone. If the venue allows for SLR? then by far i'd rather take my full sensor A7 III camera.
The only little caveats for you to know?
1. i'm used to sony UI so i can nav pretty quick to get what i want but for a new sony user, the UI is horrible. I MUCH prefer canon/nikon UI over sonys. hands down. I dont know why sony doesnt just learn from them and improve it.
2. this older gen zv1 has partial touch sensitive ui ... mainly its wheel and button driven navigation,. I believe the newer MARKII zv1 has a better touch screen support though.
3. no EVF or pop up flash..... obviously ... but i RARELY use that anyway
4. SONY's mobile "Edge" app is horrible. but i have to say, CAnon's and nikon's is equally horrid too. So the "instant" publishing to social, is just as bad as any other company's phone app. The bottom line is, at least u can pick your footage and tranfer them to your phone if you want instant social media uploading. it works but it's super clunky.
In the end, considering the fact that you can get this camera under 900 taxes in (amazon warehouse has some great deals!) --- this is still among the best point&shoot cameras that money can buy in 2023 that does everything BETTER than the latest top camera phones and therefore worth the hassle of bringing with you alongside your phone.
So thats my super quick review. hope it helps
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I followed the Sony ZV-1 trend and bought it as a daily portable camera.
Overall, the footage is really good, and easy to carry (can fit into your pocket).
It's better than my iPhone 13, and 14 Pro Max (footage quality), it has built-in Beauty Effect, and you can set it to LOW and get a great "filtered" look.
HOWEVER...
THE HEATING ISSUE drove me a bit crazy.
I don't know how people can say this camera can record up to 30-40m on 4k.
My max recording time on 4k 24p & 30p is around 10-12m before the camera shuts off due to high temperature.
I've done so much research, I set the camera temperature setting to HIGH and switched from 30p to 24p, but still didn't work.
People mentioned you can buy a separate cage + build a fan on it to prevent overheating issues. (I mean, that defeat the purpose of the portability, doesn't it?)
I don't know why in this modern age, Sony still can't solve their camera overheating problem (for over a decade).
If you don't want to face the overheating issue, I recommend recording only with 1080p.
Also, Keep in mind it does have a "crop" factor, especially with SteadyShot activated.
Overall, the footage is really good, and easy to carry (can fit into your pocket).
It's better than my iPhone 13, and 14 Pro Max (footage quality), it has built-in Beauty Effect, and you can set it to LOW and get a great "filtered" look.
HOWEVER...
THE HEATING ISSUE drove me a bit crazy.
I don't know how people can say this camera can record up to 30-40m on 4k.
My max recording time on 4k 24p & 30p is around 10-12m before the camera shuts off due to high temperature.
I've done so much research, I set the camera temperature setting to HIGH and switched from 30p to 24p, but still didn't work.
People mentioned you can buy a separate cage + build a fan on it to prevent overheating issues. (I mean, that defeat the purpose of the portability, doesn't it?)
I don't know why in this modern age, Sony still can't solve their camera overheating problem (for over a decade).
If you don't want to face the overheating issue, I recommend recording only with 1080p.
Also, Keep in mind it does have a "crop" factor, especially with SteadyShot activated.
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