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
Launch priceReleased May 2020
Sony
ZV-1F
Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 fixed-lens vlog camera with a 1-inch sensor, fully articulating screen, and Product Showcase — Sony's most affordable ZV model.
$499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
ZV-1F is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
ZV-1
Wins
ZV-1F
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 16 fps)
- AZV-1 has higher Burst (electronic) (24 fps vs 16 fps)
- BZV-1F has higher Battery life (CIPA) (360 shots vs 260 shots)
- BZV-1F has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 315)
- BZV-1F has lower Weight (256 g vs 294 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
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ZV-1F
106 × 60 × 46 mm
256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
ZV-1 is 3mm thinner than ZV-1F.
ZV-1 is 38 g heavier than ZV-1F.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm ZV-1 · 46mm ZV-1F
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ZV-1
106 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1F
106 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1F
106 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
ZV-1F
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
Animal / bird AF
Only ZV-1 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Animal
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Card types
Adds Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 16 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
24 fps vs 16 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 43.5
Reasons to choose
ZV-1F
Card types
Adds microSD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46.4
Battery life (CIPA)
360 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 315 — higher is better
Weight
256 g vs 294 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 125
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
ZV-1
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
ZV-1F
Pros
- ✓Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 ZEISS Tessar lens
- ✓1-inch Exmor RS sensor
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓4K 30p and 120p slow-mo
- ✓Most affordable ZV-series body
Cons
- –Fixed 20mm lens (no zoom)
- –Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect)
- –No built-in ND filter
- –No EVF or headphone jack
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, ZV-1 or ZV-1F?
ZV-1F scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for ZV-1 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the ZV-1 and ZV-1F?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the ZV-1 and ZV-1F?
ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic), while ZV-1F uses Electronic SteadyShot (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the ZV-1 or the ZV-1F?
ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic. ZV-1F reaches 16 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ZV-1 and ZV-1F?
ZV-1 weighs 294 g and ZV-1F weighs 256 g, so the ZV-1F is 38 g lighter.
Do the ZV-1 and ZV-1F record 4K video?
ZV-1: 4K up to 30p. ZV-1F: 4K up to 30p.
Are the ZV-1 and ZV-1F weather sealed?
ZV-1: No. ZV-1F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 260 shots (CIPA) for the ZV-1 and 360 shots for the ZV-1F, giving the ZV-1F the edge.
How much does each cost?
ZV-1 launched at $749 and ZV-1F at $499. The ZV-1F is $250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.