Sony ZV-1 White Vlog Camera

The Sony ZV-1 White Digital Vlog Camera is a 20MP compact camera from Sony in white, weighing 294g, with 2.7x optical zoom. It offers an ISO range of 100 to 12800 for stills (125 to 12800 for video), 4K 30fps video output and burst shooting at up to 24 fps.

It is not weather sealed. Autofocus: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection and contrast-detection) Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI Micro Type D, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Optical image stabilisation (SteadyShot) 1 inch sensor Memory: SDXC

Sensor and lens

The camera has a 1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approx. 20.1 effective megapixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens has a focal length of 9.4 to 25.7 mm (24 to 70 mm equivalent), a 2.7x optical zoom, and a maximum aperture of F1.8 at wide to F2.8 at telephoto.

Autofocus and burst

Fast Hybrid AF uses a wide focus area of 315 points (phase-detection AF) and 425 points (contrast-detection AF). Continuous Shooting Hi reaches approx. 24 fps, Mid approx. 10 fps and Low approx. 3.0 fps. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes, limited by product specifications at the default setting.

Video and connectivity

The camera records XAVC S HD at 960fps/1000fps (1,920 x 1,080) for high frame rate slow motion. ND-filter: Auto / On (3 steps) / Off. 4K image output: Yes. Wi-Fi: Yes (IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)), and Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1). The camera has a Multi Interface Shoe and a 3.5mm stereo mini microphone jack.

Screen and controls

The 3.0-type (7.5cm) TFT LCD is a touch panel and has an adjustable angle: Opening Angle approx. 176 deg. and Rotation Angle approx. 270 deg. Shooting functions include Background Defocus and Soft Skin Effect.

Power and battery

The camera uses the rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1. With the monitor, battery life is approx. 260 shots (130 min) for stills and approx. 45 min for movies. USB charging and power supply work while shooting and in playback. The camera weighs 294 g with battery and memory card, or 267 g body only.

Why choose it

• White body finish
• 1.0-type sensor with approx. 20.1 effective megapixels
• Fast Hybrid AF with 315 points (phase-detection AF) and 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
• Continuous Shooting Hi: approx. 24 fps
• Adjustable angle screen with Opening Angle approx. 176 deg.