Sony ZV ZV-1 Black
Combining a 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor, the ZV-1 records 4K video with Fast Hybrid AF that provides real-time eye tracking and seamless focus transitions. Its flip-out touchscreen enables quick bokeh switching and a Product Showcase mode that shifts focus precisely from face to object, while face priority autoexposure keeps subjects evenly lit. This compact is best for vloggers and YouTube creators who prioritize portable, autofocus-driven shooting over in-body stabilization for handheld footage.
Type compact
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
44 Overall Score
Price $640
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong display (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor RS CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony ZV ZV-1 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZV ZV-1 | 62.9 | 34.2 | 36.6 | 27.2 | 19.6 | 35.5 | 44.7 | 65.5 | 83.2 | 69.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.5 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 84 | 95.2 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 93 | 92 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.4 | 86.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 97.2 | 54.5 | 88.7 | 93 | 77.8 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94 | 87.3 | 82.6 | 46.7 | 98.6 | 93 | 92 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 80.2 | 87.8 | 95.1 | 87.4 | 84 | 51.8 | 90 | 93 | 99.2 | 83.2 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 93.8 | 96.9 | 81.7 | 99.8 | 82.6 | 38.8 | 93.9 | 82.4 | 81.4 | 83.2 |
Price
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Amazon 1 offers From $798
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