
Sony ZV-1 Compact Digital Camera for Vlogging (Updated A Bundle)
Sony's Vlog Camera ZV-1 - designed for vlogging and content creation - provides professional image quality with its 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor.
The vari-angle LCD screen combined with the newly added grip to the body provides safe and solid holding, making selfie-shooting easy. Soft Skin Effect allows for natural skin tones and optimised brightness for faces. A directional 3-capsule mic and wind shield is supplied with this camera for recording high sound quality.
The ZV-1 vlog camera comes with a Product Showcase Setting for perfect product review videos and Bokeh Switch for easy background blur control, and can be used with Sony's Imaging Edge Webcam Software for Livestreaming. Also featuring Sony's innovative Real-time Eye AF technology, the ZV-1 camera locks on and tracks people's eyes, even when shooting 4K movies.

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With the vari-angle screen, selfie-shooting is easy on the ZV-1, and you can check the framing while shooting. Because it is side-opening, it doesn't interfere with an external mic attached to the Multi Interface Shoe when shooting selfies. The newly added grip to the body provides safe and solid holding, and for selfies, you can comfortably hold the grip using your thumb. A recording lamp also features on the front face of the body - the lamp glows while recording, providing an at-a-glance indication of movie recording and eliminating the possibility of accidentally failing to record.

Soft Skin Effect is effective on this ZV-1 premium camera, even when movie shooting. The Soft Skin Effect reduces skin wrinkles and marks while preserving the sharpness of eyes and mouths, and can be selected from the four settings OFF / LO / MID / HI according to your desired level of smooth skin effect.
In addition, based on wide-ranging investigations of skin tones, hues are reproduced that make the subject look healthy and natural, irrespective of age, gender, or ethnicity. Skin tones are optimised for both movies and stills to deliver ideal subject emphasis when using your vlogging camera for YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. Finally, an original face priority AE algorithm - capable of rapid AE transitions - detects the face and adjusts the exposure to ensure it is depicted at optimal brightness, even during selfie-shooting scenes with large light-dark changes.
The high sound quality recording technology nurtured on Sony's advanced video camera models is deployed on the Vlog Camera ZV-1. Improved sound gathering performance and noise reduction are realised by 3 mic capsules for clear sound recording at high density. Recorded sound is of high quality - close to the original - with fantastic stereo impression. In addition, a genuine wind screen that greatly reduces wind noise is supplied. Attaching this wind screen to the MI shoe reduces noise in windy outdoor conditions to allow clear recording of the speaker's voice.


By simply pressing the Bokeh Switch (C1), a fully-open or F5.6 can be switched on, so even without a deep knowledge of cameras and video, you can obtain the blurred background effect you desire on this Sony camera. Another simple operation - Product Showcase Setting - enables the focus to shift rapidly from your face to a product. This is assigned by default to the C2 custom button, so the appropriate settings can be recalled and applied with just one touch for convenient creation of product review videos.
Get leading-edge movie AF for vlogging! Developed for the interchangeable-lens camera Alpha series, Real-time Eye AF locks on and tracks subjects with high accuracy and speed. It uses AI-based subject recognition technology to detect eye information in real-time, allowing people’s eyes to be recognised and tracked, even when shooting 4K movies.
Sony Solution for Easy, High-quality Live Streaming and Video Calls
Compatible with 35 Sony Camera Models at Launch
In August 2020 Sony announced the release of a new Desktop application, ‘Imaging Edge™ Webcam’, that allows users to easily transform their Sony digital camera[i] into a high-quality webcam by simply connecting it to a PC[ii] or Mac[iii] via USB[iv], free of cost. ‘Imaging Edge Webcam’ allows users to live stream and video conference in one easy step while also taking full advantage of Sony’s advanced imaging technology, such as industry-leading autofocus, high resolution picture quality and additional unique features of each compatible camera. The new ‘Imaging Edge Webcam’ desktop application is available to download HERE, and you can find full instructions on how to connect HERE.
Following a firmware upgrade certain cameras (starting with the ZV-1) can also connect directly with selected Xperia™ smartphones[iv] for on-the-go livestreaming with high video and audio quality.
"We will continue to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of our customers. Their voice is critical to everything that we do in this industry” said Yann Salmon-Legagneur, Director of Product Marketing, Digital Imaging, Sony Europe. "Given the growing demand for live streaming and video communication, we’re excited to share a new application that give so many loyal Sony’s customers the ability to quickly and easily transform their camera into a highly effective webcam for live streaming, video calls and so much more."
Some cameras, including the ZV-1 (with v2.0 firmware or later), are also support UVC/UAC and capable of being connected directly to certain Sony Experia mobile phones for streaming.
‘Imaging Edge Webcam’ was compatible with 35 Sony camera models when it launched, including: A9 II, A7R IV, A7R III, A7R II, A7R, A7S III, A7S II, A7S, A7 III, A7 II, A6600, A6400, A6100, RX100 VII, RX100 VI, RX0 II, RX0, and ZV-1. For the full current list of compatible models CLICK HERE.
[i] Please refer to the website for a full list of compatible models. Firmware must be updated on cameras to ensure compatibility.
[ii] Windows 10 64bit required.
[iii] macOS 10.13 - 10.15 or macOS 11 required (Excluding Macs with Apple silicon).
[iv] Charges select Sony Camera models while connected via USB. Please refer to the website for a full list of compatible models.
[v] Xperia 1 II or Xperia 5 II required, upgraded to Android 11.
Sensor | |
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Sensor Type | 1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 |
Number of Pixels (Effective) | Approx. 20.1 Megapixels |
Lens | |
Lens type | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (9 aspheric elements including AA lens) |
F-number (Maximum Aperture) | F1.8 (W) - 2.8 (T) |
ND Filter | Auto / On (3 steps) / Off |
Focal length | f=9.4-25.7mm |
ANGLE OF VIEW (35MM FORMAT EQUIVALENT) | 84 deg. - 34 deg.(24-70mm)1 |
Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens) | AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.17 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 30cm (0.99 ft.) to Infinity) |
Optical Zoom | 2.7x |
Clear Image Zoom (Still Image) | 20M Approx. 5.8x / 10M Approx. 8.2x / 5.0M Approx. 11x / VGA Approx. 44x |
Clear Image Zoom (Movie) | 4K: 4.35x,HD: Approx. 5.8x |
Digital Zoom (Still Image) | 20M Approx.11x / 10M Approx.16x / 5.0M Approx.23x / VGA Approx.44x |
Digital Zoom (Movie) | Digital Zoom Approx.11 |
LCD | |
Screen Type | 7.5cm (3.0 type) (4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD |
Adjustable Angle | Opening Angle:approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:approx. 270 deg. |
Display Selector (Finder/Lcd) | - |
MF Assist Magnification | 5.3x, 10.7x |
Touch Panel | Yes |
Camera | |
Image Processing Engine | Yes (BIONZ X) |
STEADYSHOT (STILL IMAGE) | Optical |
STEADYSHOT (MOVIE) | Yes (Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type) |
Focus Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
Focus Mode | Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, DMF, Manual Focus |
Focus Area | Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot(S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
OBJECT TRACKING | Yes (Tracking) |
EYE AF | [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) |
Light Metering Mode | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot, Entire Screen Avg, Highlight |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step |
ISO Sensitivity (Still Image)(Recommended Exposure Index) | Auto (ISO100-12800, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Extendable to ISO64/80), Multi-Frame NR: Auto (ISO100-12800), 100/ 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/256002 3 |
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) | Auto:(ISO125 Level-ISO12800 Level, selectable with upper / lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, Underwater Auto, C.Temp./Filter, Custom |
WB Micro Adjustment | Yes (G7 to M7,57-step) (A7 to B7,29-step) |
Shutter Speed | iAuto (4" - 1/2000) / Program Auto (30" - 1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30" - 1/2000) / Aperture Priority (30" - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30" - 1/2000)4 |
Electronic Shutter | iAuto (4" - 1/32000) / Program Auto (30" - 1/32000) / Manual (30" - 1/32000) / Aperture Priority (30" - 1/32000) / Shutter Priority (30" - 1/32000) |
Aperture | iAuto (F1.8/F11(W)) / Program Auto (F1.8/F11(W)) / Manual (F1.8/F11(W)) / Shutter Priority (F1.8/F11(W)) / Aperture Priority (F1.8/F11(W)) |
Image Control | Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Creative Style, Color Space (sRGB / Adobe RGB), Quality (RAW / RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard) / JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard) |
Noise Reduction | Long exposure NR: On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1/3 sec., high ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off, Multi Frame NR: Auto, ISO100-25600 |
Dynamic Range Functions | Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level 1-5), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)) |
Shooting Mode | AUTO (Intelligent Auto), Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall) [body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets], Movie Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Movie AUTO (Intelligent Auto), HFR Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene Selection |
Scene Selection | Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Fireworks, High Sensitivity |
Continuous Shooting Speed (maximum) (with max. recording pixels) | Continuous Shooting Hi: approx. 24 fps, Continuous Shooting Mid: approx. 10 fps, Continuous Shooting Low: approx. 3.0 fps5 6 7 |
Self-Timer | 10sec. / 5sec. / 2sec. / 3 or 5 consecutive shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable / Bracketing shots with 10sec. 5sec. or 2sec. delay selectable |
Drive Modes | Single, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer(cont.), Cont.-bracketing8, Single-bracketing8, White balance bracketing8, DRO bracketing8 |
INTERVAL REC | Yes (1-60 sec. interval, 1-9999 shots, AE lock/AE tracking (High/Mid/Low))9 |
Panorama (Shooting) | Sweep Panorama |
Picture Effect | [Still Image]: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration, [Movie]: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono. |
Creative Style | Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Black & White, Sepia |
Picture Profile | off/PP1-PP10 (Black Level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1, HLG2, HLG3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset) |
Number of Recognised Scenes | Still Image: iAuto: 33, Movie: off/PP1-PP10 (Black Level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-2, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1, HLG2, HLG3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset) |
Flash | |
Flash Mode | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Rear Sync / Flash Off |
Flash Type | - |
AF Illuminator | - |
Bracketing | - |
Recording | |
Compatible Recording Media | [XAVC S (100Mbps)] SDXC/SDHC Memory Card (UHS-I U3 or higher); [XAVC S (60Mbps/50Mbps)] SDXC/SDHC Memory Card (Class 10 or higher); [AVCHD/Still image] Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro10, Memory Stick Micro(Mark2)10, SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), micro SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)10 11 |
Recording Format | [Still Image]: JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), [Movie]: XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible |
Recording Format (Movie Audio) | XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) |
Colour Space (Still) | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
DCF/DPOF | DCF/DPOF/EXIF/MPF |
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) | 3:2 mode: 20M (5,472×3,648) / 10M (3,888×2,592) / 5M (2,736×1,824), 4:3 mode: 18M (4,864×3,648) / 10M (3,648×2,736) / 5M (2,592×1,944) / VGA, 16:9 mode: 17M (5,472×3,080) / 7.5M (3,648×2,056) / 4.2M (2,720×1,528), 1:1 mode: 13M (3,648×3,648) / 6.5M (2,544×2,544) / 3.7M (1,920×1,920), Sweep Panorama: Wide (12,416×1,856/5,536×2,160), Standard (8,192×1,856/3,872×2,160) |
Movie Recording Mode (NTSC) | NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] AVCHD: 24M FX (1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i), XAVC S 4K: 30p 100M (3,840x2,160/30p) / 30p 60M (3,840x2,160/30p) / 24p 100M (3,840x2,160/24p) / 24p 60M (3,840x2,160/24p), XAV C S HD:60p 50M (1,920x1,080/60p) / 60p 25M (1,920x1,080/60p) / 30p 50M (1,920x1,080/30p) / 30p 16M (1,920x1,080/30p) / 24p 50M (1,920x1,080/24p) / 120p 100M (1,920x1,080/120p) / 120p 60M (1,920x1,080/120p) |
Movie Recording Mode (PAL) | NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode AVCHD: 24M FX (1,920x1,080/50i) / 17M FH (1,920x1,080/50i), XAVC S 4K: 25p 100M (3,840x2,160/25p) / 25p 60M (3,840x2,160/25p), XAVC S HD: 50p 50M (1,920x1,080/50p) / 50p 25M (1,920x1,080/50p) / 25p 50M (1,920x1,080/25p) / 25p 16M (1,920x1,080/25p) / 100p 100M (1,920x1,080/100p) / 100p 60M (1,920x1,080/100p) |
HFR | Recording: NTSC/PAL Selector: [PAL] mode XAVC S HD: 50p 50M (1,920x1,080/250fps), 50p 50M (1,920x1,080/500fps), 50p 50M (1,920x1,080/1000fps) / 25p 50M (1,920x1,080/250fps), 25p 50M (1,920x1,080/500fps), 25p 50M (1,920x1,080/1000fps), NTSC/PAL Selector: [NTSC] mode XAVC S HD: 60p 50M (1,920x1,080/240fps), 60p 50M (1,920x1,080/480fps), 60p 50M (1,920x1,080/960fps) / 30p 50M (1,920x1,080/240fps), 30p 50M (1,920x1,080/480fps), 30p 50M (1,920x1,080/960fps) / 24p 50M (1,920x1,080/240fps), 24p 50M (1,920x1,080/480fps), 24p 50M (1,920x1,080/960fps) Sensor Readout Number of effective pixels: Quality Priority: 240fps/250fps (1,824x1,026), 480fps/500fps (1,824x616), 960fps/1000fps (1,244x420)/ Shoot Time Priority: 240fps/250fps (1,824x616), 480fps/500fps (1,292x436), 960fps/1000fps (912x308) |
Still Image Number of recorded pixels (Image Size) during Movie | 16:9 mode: 17M (5,472×3,080) / 7.5M (3,648×2,056) / 4.2M (2,720×1,528) |
Proxy Recording | Yes (1280 x 720 (Approx. 9Mbps)) |
Interface | |
Input and Output Terminals | Multi/Micro USB Terminal*15, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), Micro HDMI, Microphone jack (3.5mm Stereo mini jack), Multi Interface Shoe |
NFC | - |
WI-FI | Yes (IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)) |
Interfaces | - |
Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band)) |
Power | |
Power Source | DC3.6V (supplied battery) |
Battery System | Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 |
Power Consumption (Camera Mode) | Approx. 2.1W with LCD monitor (CIPA standard) |
USB Charge/USB Power Supply | - / yes (only power supply during shooting & playback) |
BATTERY LIFE(STILL IMAGES)(CIPA) | Monitor: Approx. 260 / Approx. 130min., Monitor (When Auto Monitor off is set to 2sec): Approx. 410 / Approx. 205min.12 |
BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES ACTUAL SHOOTING)(CIPA) | Monitor: Approx. 45min.13 14 15 |
BATTERY LIFE(MOVIES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING)(CIPA) | Monitor: Approx. 75min.13 14 |
Others | |
Playback Modes | - |
Shooting Functions | Product Showcase Set, Background Defocus, Face Detection, Face Registration, Still Image Recording (during movie recording), Smile shutter, Grid Line, Digital Level Gauge (pitch and roll), WB Bracket, DRO Bracketing, MF Assist, Peaking (Display:Off/On) (Level: High/Mid/Low) (Color: Red/Yellow/Blue/White), Zebra, Marker Display, Audio Rec Level, Audio Level Display, Step Zoom/Quick Zoom, Self-portrait timer, TC/UB, PC Remote Control, Gamma Disp. Assist, [Mov] AF Tracking Sensitivity, [Mov] AF Drive Speed, Set File Name, Touch Shutter/Touch Focus/Touch Tracking, My Menu, Soft Skin Effect |
Playback Functions | BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), 9/25-frame index view, Auto Orientation, Slide Show, Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect, Motion Shot Video, Beatuty Effect, Photo Capture, Rating, Automatic Image Rotation |
TRILUMINOS Color | Yes16 |
4K image output | Yes |
Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C. - +40 degrees C. / 32 degrees F. - 104 degrees F. |
Exif Print,PRINT Image Matching (PIM3) | |
Size & Weight | |
WEIGHT (CIPA COMPLIANT) | Approx. 294g (10.4oz.)(Battery and Memory Card are included) / Approx. 267g (9.5oz.)(Body Only) |
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) (APPROX.) | 105.5 x 60.0 x 43.5 mm (4 1/4in. × 2 3/8 in. × 1 3/4 in.) |
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Notes
- At maximum pixel readout.
- Achieved by using overlay burst shooting.
- REI = Recommended Exposure Index
- When ISO sensitivity is higher than IS0 3200, the slowest shutter speed limit is 1/4 sec. Manual setting of ISO sensitivity to lower than ISO 3200 is necessary to set shutter speed slower than 1/4. (except DSC-RX0, DSC-RX1, DSC-RX10, DSC-RX100 series models).
- You may not be able to shoot images in Burst mode depending on the Shooting mode.
- Continuous shooting speed will be reduced when used together with built-in or external flash.
- Speed will be slowing after taking some shots.
- Self-Timer is available.
- Wi-Fi does not work
- with Adaptor (optional)
- For movies, compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card (Class 4 or faster speed is recommended) can be used.
- The LCD screen is turned on, shooting once every 30 seconds, the zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends the flash strobes once every two times, the power turns on and off once every ten times.
- Based on non-stop recording until the limit of continuous shooting has been reached, and then continued recording again. Other operations will not be available.
- Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications,default setting. except DSC-RX0, DSC-RX0M2 and DSC-RX100M7).
- Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom (except DSC-RX1, DSC-RX0 series models), stand-by, power off.
- Models capable of extended-gamut recording and HDMI transmission function for both still images and movies.
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