Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F Black 2022
Sony
68 Overall Score
vs
HamiltonBuhl Vivid Pro CAM17SV Red 2020
HamiltonBuhl
20 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F Black 2022
72 out of 100 high confidence 217 reviews
The Sony ZV-1F is generally well-liked as an entry-level vlogging and content creation camera, praised for its ease of use, compact size, and good video quality. However, many users report significant drawbacks including poor battery life, lack of RAW photo support, no flash, and occasional glitches or connectivity issues. While it's considered a good budget option for beginners, some feel it falls short of expectations set by the more advanced ZV-1.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Compact and portable
- Good video quality
- Great for beginners
- Fast Bluetooth transfer
Cons
- Poor battery life
- No RAW photo support
- No flash
- Glitchy Bluetooth transfer
- Plastic build quality
Ease of use 25
Battery life 18
Video quality 30
Build quality 12
Value for money 20
Connectivity 10
HamiltonBuhl Vivid Pro CAM17SV Red 2020
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Scores
Vlogging
Youtube
Beginner
Streaming
Product Photography
Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Travel
Specifications
| Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F | HamiltonBuhl Vivid Pro CAM17SV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | 1-inch | — |
| Megapixels | 20.100000381469727 MP★ | 18 MP |
| ISO Range | 125★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Single-shot AF Continuous AF Manual Focus | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 16 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | XAVC S | AVI |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Battery Life | 360 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F Black 2022
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
HamiltonBuhl Vivid Pro CAM17SV Red 2020
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F
Scores 68 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 31 specs.
