Looking for a pocket camera that has pretty good quality? Having a cute design, the Sony ZV-1 is one of the most recommended for those of you who are looking for the best pocket or pocket camera.
Even though it is included in the pocket camera category (Point and Shoot), the camera made by Sony is still quite popular for pro vloggers and beginners. Even though the camera on a smartphone already has pretty good quality, a pocket camera still has a superior sensor and is easier to carry around than a DSLR camera.
Please note, the ZV-1 camera is actually intended specifically for video content creators and vloggers. Want to know what a more complete Sony ZV-1 review looks like? Let’s see the review below.
Sony ZV-1 . Design and Body
We know that, Sony is one of the best tech giants coming from Japan. Sony has recently re-released its newest camera product. Different from usual, this time the newest product comes from the compact camera line. If previously Sony was better known for its RX100 series line which has always been superior, now Sony has reached the 7th generation.
Through the ZV-1, Sony tries to provide the latest features that will make it easier for vloggers when recording moments, as well as removing some features that are deemed unnecessary from the RX100. The goal is that the price of the Sony ZV-1 in the foam market is equivalent or cheaper. Naturally, if the ZV-1 is predicted to be presented specifically to meet the needs and demands of the community for a quality small camera device that is easy to use for casual video recording.
In terms of design and body, the Sony ZV-1 will immediately remind us of the RX100 series which had previously been successful in the market. The RX100 itself is one of the best Sony cameras most favored by compact camera lovers. The difference in design can be seen from the angle of the camera which is deliberately not too sharp like the RX100. Not only that, the Handgrip also looks more comfortable when held than its brother, because it has a design that is quite prominent.
Then about the screen, it turns out that the ZV-1 has learned a lot from its predecessors, be it in terms of models or other brands. In the past, the camera for vlogging often favored a screen that could be bent up or down, now the Sony ZV-1 uses a sideways bending screen mechanism. Even the latest Sony camera has a screen that can be rotated to the front.
The screen on this Sony camera is at first glance similar to the Circa DSLR camera which was released in 2011 ago. The advantage of the screen design is that the first is not blocked by a tripod or gorillapod. Then for the second advantage, which will not be hindered by external audio accessories. The ZV-1’s screen even has a 3-inch stretch with an LCD panel and 921k Dot resolution. The screen on this camera can also be used for Touch Focusing.
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Sony ZV-1 . Specifications
- Body type: Compact
- Max resolution : 5472 x 3648
- Effective pixels : 20 megapixels
- Sensor size : 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
- Sensor type: BSI-CMOS
- ISO : Auto, 125-12800
- Focal length (equiv.): 24–70 mm
- Max aperture: F1.8–2.8
- Articulated LCD : Fully articulated
- Screen size : 3″
- Screen dots : 921,600
- Max shutter speed : 1/2000 sec
- Formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
- Storage types : SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
- USB : USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
- Weight (inc. batteries) : 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
- Dimensions : 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73″)
- GPS : None
When you decide to buy a Sony pocket camera, it would be wise if you know in advance about the specifications and prices of the Sony camera. Especially for the ZV-1 camera product, Sony claims this camera has a video recording feature that is much better than the RX100. ZV-1 even has a resolution of 20.1 MP and is also equipped with a 1.0 inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor. Where the sensor is known to be the same as the last Sony camera, the RX100 VII.
Meanwhile for the lens itself, the ZV-1 already has a Focal Length camera lens of 20 – 70 mm, this is still the same as the RX100 III to V models, instead of the 24-200 camera lens that is currently embedded in the last two RX100 models. But one of the advantages of using the old lens over the new one is the larger aperture. interestingly, this lens even has an aperture of f/1.8 – 2.8, not f/2.8 – 4.5 like the latest version.
If you want to take pictures in a hot place, you will certainly be very helpful. The reason is, this ZV-1 camera already has a built-in ND filter. It doesn’t stop there, the video recording business doesn’t need to be questioned or even doubted. Although the ZV-1 has a small size, the camera is capable of recording 4K video with frame rates up to 24 fps or 30 fps. You can even record Slow Motion videos at speeds ranging from 240 fps, 480 fps and 960 fps.
Especially for those of you who are vlogging, especially for professional needs and want the freedom of editing, the Sony ZV-1 already supports Color Profile HLG, S-Gamut3 Cine and S-Log3.
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Sony ZV-1 . price
In the Indonesian market, the ZV-1 has been on the market since June 2022.
For the introductory price, Sony will set the price for the new product at around Rp. 11 million rupiah and will increase to Rp. 11.8 million rupiah. Meanwhile, the vlogger kit is sold at a price of IDR 1.4 million for an introduction and increased to IDR 2.2 million.
Sony ZV-1 . Features
Compared to its predecessor camera, the ZV-1 is claimed to have more advanced and complete features. The most prominent feature that can be found on this camera is Background Defocus. Sony is aware that not everyone understands the world of photography easily and can change the diaphragm to adjust the depth of field to get a creamy background.
Therefore, at the top right near the Shutter Release button you will find this Background Defocus button. If the button is activated, you can get videos with a really cool background blur, of course this will make your video content look more professional.
Then the second feature itself is quite useful, especially for pro vloggers, Product Showcase mode. As someone who really loves the world of photography and videography, we must have seen celebrities very often showing endorsement items in front of their palms to focus on switching to these products.
Now, through this feature, all vloggers who often create content don’t need to bother anymore. Why? Because, you only need to lift the product in front of the camera. The advanced autofocus embedded in the ZV-1 will instantly change focus to the product. When you take the product out of the frame, the focus will automatically shift and return to your face.
Compared to other Sony cameras, ZV-1 has an innovative design that is equipped with the latest technology, setting system and more complete modes. This pocket camera allows even beginners to shoot video in a way they couldn’t before. Because the ZV-1 is here specifically to make the subject in the video stand out in any environment. Every feature embedded in it is also optimized for simple video capture.
That’s a glimpse of information about the Sony ZV-1, a camera with a cute design for pro vloggers and beginners. Hope it is useful.
