Product Overview

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera Overview

The Sony ZV-1 is a compact, all-in-one digital camera designed especially for vloggers, content creators, and influencers. Combining the powerful imaging performance of Sony’s RX100-series with a refreshed body built for everyday creators, it offers everything you need to shoot professional-looking videos and photos on the go.

Made for Creators and Vloggers

The Sony ZV-1 features a side flip-out 3.0″ touchscreen and a directional 3-capsule microphone, perfectly designed for self-recording and vlogging. With exclusive modes such as Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, and Face-Priority Auto Exposure, this camera intelligently adjusts to keep you looking your best in any scene.

A large right-hand grip, front tally lamp, and oversized REC button make one-handed shooting effortless. The Multi Interface Shoe lets you connect accessories like external microphones or lights, while Active SteadyShot stabilization ensures smooth, stable video — even while walking.

Powerful Imaging Performance

Inside, the ZV-1 packs a 20.1MP 1.0-type Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor paired with a BIONZ X image processor and front-end LSI. This advanced combination delivers fast performance, wide ISO sensitivity, and professional-quality image detail.

The camera supports Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking, ensuring your subject stays sharp and perfectly in focus — even in motion. For video creators, the UHD 4K 30p recording capability with full pixel readout (no pixel binning) produces crisp, cinematic results. You can also connect to an external recorder via micro-HDMI for clean 4K output.

For advanced color grading, the S-Log3, S-Log2, and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profiles deliver exceptional dynamic range and cinematic tones.

ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T 24–70 mm f/1.8–2.8 Lens*

The built-in ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens offers a versatile 24–70 mm equivalent zoom range, ideal for everything from wide vlogs to tight close-ups. Its bright f/1.8–2.8 aperture ensures beautiful background blur (bokeh) and great low-light performance.

A special ZEISS T* coating minimizes reflections and glare for true-to-life contrast and color. The lens is paired with Optical SteadyShot, which helps reduce camera shake and maintain clarity in handheld shots.

Next-Level Video Recording

Record UHD 4K video at 30 fps or Full HD at 120 fps for smooth slow-motion playback. Using full-pixel readout, the ZV-1 gathers 1.7× more information than needed for 4K output, resulting in sharper, cleaner images with fewer artifacts.

The camera also features Active SteadyShot, combining optical and electronic stabilization to reduce shake up to 11× in HD and 8× in 4K recording.

Additional pro-level features include:

• XAVC S format with up to 100 Mb/s bitrate

• Uncompressed 4K HDMI output (4:2:2)

• S-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG gamma profiles

• High Frame Rate (HFR) shooting up to 960 fps for super-slow-motion clips

• Photo Capture from video frames (8.29 MP stills from 4K footage)

Vertical video support, NTSC/PAL switchability, and clean HDMI output make it perfect for both social media and professional production setups.

Advanced Autofocus and Tracking

With 315 phase-detection points and 425 contrast-detection areas, Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF system provides incredibly fast and accurate focusing.

Using AI-driven Real-Time Tracking and Real-Time Eye AF (for humans and animals), the ZV-1 locks on instantly and maintains sharp focus — perfect for dynamic scenes and moving subjects.

Smart Features for Content Creators

• Product Showcase Mode quickly shifts focus between your face and a product you hold up — ideal for reviews and tutorials.

• Background Defocus Button instantly switches to a wide-aperture setting for cinematic bokeh.

• Face-Priority Auto-Exposure keeps your face perfectly lit, even when moving from bright sunlight to shade.

• Soft Skin Effect smooths skin tones naturally, with adjustable intensity levels (Off, Low, Mid, High).

• Color Science Optimization delivers realistic and flattering skin tones across all skin types and lighting conditions.

Wireless Connectivity and Live Streaming

The ZV-1 includes built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling instant photo/video sharing via the Imaging Edge Mobile app. You can transfer, control, and even preview footage on your smartphone.

Firmware v2.0 adds USB live streaming — just connect to a computer via USB to use the ZV-1 as a high-quality webcam (UVC/UAC support). It also works seamlessly with Sony Xperia smartphones for on-the-go streaming and remote monitoring.

Additional Features

• Interval shooting for time-lapse creation (1–60 s intervals, up to 9999 frames)

• Anti-Distortion Shutter up to 1/32000 s for silent, distortion-free shooting

• Custom file naming and group review for efficient file management

• Step Zoom with preset focal lengths (24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm)

• Creative Styles & Picture Effects including Portrait, Landscape, Retro Photo, Toy Camera, Miniature, and more

• Picture Profile controls with adjustable gamma curves, black level, color depth, and detail settings

Why Choose the Sony ZV-1

Whether you’re filming product reviews, travel vlogs, or cinematic videos, the Sony ZV-1 delivers studio-quality results in a pocket-sized form. With exceptional autofocus, built-in stabilization, pro-grade video features, and creator-friendly controls, it’s the ultimate tool for anyone serious about content creation.