Sony ZV-1F

Sony ZV-1F was announced in 2022 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel BSI-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.

Sony ZV-1F 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	October 2022	20.1 MP 1-inch	125 - 12,800	Articulated 3.0" 922k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Sony ZV-1 Compare	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-1F.

Fully Articulated Touchscreen

Sony ZV-1F 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.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony ZV-1F features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-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 BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

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

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have 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

Sony ZV-1F has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer and battery charging.

Battery

Sony ZV-1F comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Sony ZV-1F'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 16.0 fps.

Flash

Sony ZV-1F has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via [n].

Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106 x 60 x 46 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.81"). It weighs 256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

106 mm (4.17")

60 mm (2.36")

60 mm (2.36")

46 mm (1.81")