Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.1 MP
Sensor
13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max
12,800
Burst
24 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
294 g
Battery
260 shots
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Sensor size
Sony ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
106 × 60 × 44 mm · 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Good- · 24fps burst — fast action ready
- · Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic stabilization — steady handheld footage
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (S-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG) for grading latitude
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Limited- · 294g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair- · 24fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 294g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓ 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓ Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓ Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓ 4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- – Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- – No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- – No EVF
- – Short battery life for long shoots
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony ZV-1