Sony ZV-1

Sony ZV-1 was announced in 2020 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel Stacked CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Sony ZV-1 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution with no recording time limit.

Here is the Sony ZV-1 series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony ZV-1 series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony ZV-1 II Compare	May 2023	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony ZV-1F Compare	October 2022	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony ZV-1	May 2020	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-1.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony ZV-1.

In 2023 Sony ZV-1 was replaced by Sony ZV-1 II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony ZV-1 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony ZV-1 vs ZV-1 II.

Fully Articulated Touchscreen

Sony ZV-1 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 922k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Stacked CMOS Sensor

Sony ZV-1 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

The camera has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

Camera is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony ZV-1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony ZV-1 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Sony ZV-1's shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 24.0 fps.

Flash

Sony ZV-1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/100 sec.

Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73"). It weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

105 mm (4.13")

60 mm (2.36")

60 mm (2.36")

44 mm (1.73")