Used Sony ZV-1 Compact Digital Camera
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Condition & contents
| Grading | Good used condition with one or two minor scuffs to ring surrounding lens. Lens itself is free from defects. No significant scratches to LCD screen. All functions, operations fully working |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Battery, 3rd party USB charger, 3rd party spare battery & original box. |
At a glance: 1-inch 20.1MP compact vlogging camera with a 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss zoom and side flip-out screen.
About this camera
Released in 2020, the Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable 1-inch-sensor vlogging compact built around a bright 24-70mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss zoom. Its standout features are a side flip-out vari-angle touchscreen and creator-focused autofocus, all packed into a fixed-lens body designed for one-handed shooting.
Build & handling
| Type | 1-inch sensor compact camera with fixed (non-interchangeable) lens |
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| Sensor | 20.1MP 1.0-inch stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Built-in lens | ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm equivalent, f/1.8-2.8 |
| ISO | Stills ISO 125-12800 (expandable) |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF, 315-point phase-detection, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 24 fps |
| Video | 4K (3840x2160) up to 30p; Full HD up to 120p |
| Screen | 3.0-inch side flip-out vari-angle touchscreen, approx 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Weight | Approx 294g (with battery and card) |
Works with
- The lens is fixed and non-interchangeable - you cannot mount other lenses
- Multi Interface (hot) shoe accepts compatible flashes, microphones and accessories
- 3.5mm external microphone input for improved audio
- No built-in electronic or optical viewfinder - composition is via the rear screen only
Best for
The ZV-1 is aimed at vloggers and content creators who want notably better image quality than a phone in a camera that stays genuinely pocketable. The side flip-out screen faces forward for pieces to camera, the bright f/1.8-2.8 zoom copes with low light and gives background blur, and creator features like Real-time Eye AF and a Product Showcase setting suit talking-head and unboxing footage. Two things to be clear on: the lens is fixed and cannot be swapped for a different focal length, and there is no built-in viewfinder, so composing relies on the rear screen.
Frequently asked questions
Can you change the lens on the Sony ZV-1?
No. The 24-70mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss lens is fixed and cannot be removed or swapped.
Does the ZV-1 have a viewfinder?
No. There is no built-in electronic or optical viewfinder, so you compose using the flip-out rear touchscreen.
Does it record 4K video?
Yes. It records 4K (3840x2160) at up to 30p, and Full HD at up to 120p.
Can I connect an external microphone?
Yes. It has a 3.5mm microphone input, plus a Multi Interface hot shoe for compatible mics and accessories.