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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67
Sony ZV-1 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2022
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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZV-1 (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The ZV-1 was manufactured 3 years before the ZV-1F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZV-1 matches up vs the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony ZV-1F

 ZV-1 ZV-1F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Sony ZV-1

 ZV-1F ZV-1 
IntroducedOctober 2022May 2020More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1F

 ZV-1 ZV-1F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony ZV-1 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZV-1 and the ZV-1F.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZV-1 and ZV-1F is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZV-1 and ZV-1F.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZV-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
58
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony ZV-1
Street photography with Sony ZV-1F
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (294g)
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (1")
features touch to focus
lighter than average (256g)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery life (260 per charge)
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography advice
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
87
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (256 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 per charge)
56
fast max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3.00")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging information
86
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (294g)
82
fast max aperture (f2)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average (256g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony ZV-1 and Sony ZV-1F
 Sony ZV-1Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony ZV-1 Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-05-27 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 315 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 20mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 256g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $750 $499