SmallRig 15551
SmallRig
29 Overall Score
vs
Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F White 2022
Sony
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SmallRig 15551
No customer feedback yet
Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F White 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
Scores
Vlogging
Youtube
Beginner
Streaming
Video
Product Photography
Photography
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| SmallRig 15551 | Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | CMOS |
| Size | — | 1-inch |
| Megapixels | — | 20.100000381469727 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★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 16 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✗ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | — | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 360 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB |
| HDMI | — | Micro HDMI Type D★ |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SmallRig 15551
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F White 2022
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
SmallRig 155510.414score per dollar
vs
Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F White 20220.112score per dollar
SmallRig 15551 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ZV-1F ZV-1F
Scores 67 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 32 specs.
