The Sony ZV-1 is a purpose-built compact camera blending the proven imaging capabilities of the RX100-series platform with an updated physical design for more efficient content creation. the ZV-1 also caters to this crowd with the Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function, Soft Skin Effect, and Face Priority Auto-Exposure. An impressive ZEISS 24-70mm-equivalent standard zoom lens, with a bright f/1.8-2.8 maximum aperture range, is also featured and, suiting recording while walking, Active SteadyShot image stabilization helps to steady footage and reduce the appearance of camera shake for smoother takes. The processing capabilities avail Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking for quick and precise focusing and subject tracking. In terms of video specs, UHD 4K recording at 30p is supported for extended takes and a micro-HDMI port can be used to conjunction with an external recorder or monitor if desired. Since the screen flips out to the side, the top plate has been redesigned to incorporate a directional 3-capsule microphone that is specifically designed for forward-directional audio recording. Also, a dedicated windscreen for the built-in mic is included to help achieve cleaner audio when working outdoors. Product Showcase setting is ideal for vlogging and product showcases and allows for quick and smooth focus transitions between a subject's face and an object placed in front of the lens. Refined color science helps to optimize skin tones for any subject, in both still and video modes, in order to achieve a healthy and natural look that is inclusive of different ages, genders, and ethnicity. This sensor stacks the pixel area, a high-speed signal processing circuit, and memory in order to increase data throughput and deliver features such as Single Burst Shooting, an Anti-Distortion shutter, UHD 4K video, and more the lens still retains a bright f/1.8-2.8 maximum aperture range that benefits working in low-light conditions as well as isolating subject matter using shallow depth of field techniques. This oversampling helps to increase clarity while reducing the impact of moiré and jaggies. Benefitting sharper recording, an Active SteadyShot mode can be used for a recording that prioritizes smoothness when reducing the appearance of camera shake.
SONY ZV-1 SPECS
Pixels | Effective: 20.1 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1" |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Image Stabilization | Digital, Optical |
Focal Length | 9.4 to 25.7mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 70mm) |
Optical Zoom | 2.7x |
Digital Zoom | 16.3x Maximum (44x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 to 2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/11 |
Focus Range | 1.97" to Infinity / 5 cm to Infinity (Wide) 11.81" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity (Telephoto) |
Optical Design | 10 Elements in 9 Groups |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 12800 (Extended: 64 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/2000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second 1/32000 to 4 Second in Auto Mode |
Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 24 fps at 20.1 MP |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Special Options | Panorama |
Recording Modes | MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD/MP4 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 to 24 Mb/s] |
Recording Limit | Unlimited |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | AC3, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Monitor Size | 3" |
Monitor Resolution | 921,600 Dot |
Monitor Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Battery | 1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh (Approx. 260 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.15 x 2.36 x 1.71" / 105.5 x 60 x 43.5 mm |
Weight | 10.37 oz / 294 g |