Designed for Content Creators and Vloggers. The Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera is an update to the RX100 series of cameras designed for content creators and influencers. Its rear LCD with side flip-out design, built-in front-facing three-capsule mic, Face Priority Auto-Exposure, Soft Skin effect, Background Defocus feature, Product Showcase setting, Active SteadyShot image-stabilization system, large REC button, right-hand grip, and compact, lightweight design all make it a particularly vlogger-friendly camera.

20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked Sensor. The imaging aspect of the sensor is unchanged from the RX100 VA, using the same 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor with integrated DRAM chip. Sony’s also crammed an intricate phase-detection autofocus system on the chip as well. The BIONZ X image processor gives you high speeds across the board. This camera tops out at 24 fps continuous shooting with autofocus for bursts up to 233 JPG/71 RAW before hitting the buffer wall. The processor also boasts an ISO range of 100 to 12,800 (64 to 25,600 in extended mode).

Fast-Aperture Zoom Lens. The ZV-1 boasts the same great Carl Zeiss 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Vario-Sonnar T* (equivalent) lens as the RX100 VA.

Fast Hybrid Autofocus. This on-sensor hybrid autofocus system has 315 phase-detection points that cover 65% of the frame, while a 425-area contrast-detection system provides fast, accurate focusing in a variety of situations. It locks onto subjects quickly, and its Real-Time Tracking feature gives you AI-based tracking for moving subjects. Real-Time Eye AF gives you sharp portraits of humans and animals alike.

Side Flip-Out LCD and Audio Options. A rear 3.0-inch, 921.6k-dot touchscreen LCD features a side flip-out design that’s great for filming yourself and taking selfies with ease. The camera’s top plate incorporates a directional three-capsule mic built for forward-directional audio recording, and there’s a 3.5mm mic port and a Multi-Interface Shoe to accommodate external mics and accessories.

UHD 4K Video. This camera captures UHD 4K video at 24/30 fps in XAVC S format for up to five minutes, using full pixel readout with no line skipping or pixel binning. The increased data throughput from the integrated DRAM chip also enables extremely fast Full HD 1080p capture at up to 960 fps. For advanced users, S-Log2 gamma is accessible, providing 8-bit, 4:2:0 sampling internally recorded. S-Log3 is also available, giving you an effective 14-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the image’s shadow to mid-tone regions. For more demanding shoots, the ZV-1 offers a Micro-HDMI output for 4:2:2 uncompressed video to an external recorder.

Advanced Controls. This camera offers control options optimized for content creators. There’s a giant Record button for ease of use when vlogging, and a dedicated function button that can be programmed to offer quick adjustments of several different functions, allowing users to forego menu diving.

Built-In Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi let you instantly transfer images to your mobile device so that you can easily share them on social media, in email, and to the cloud. Once you’ve connected the camera to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, it can display a live-view image on its screen. You can use Sony’s Imaging Edge mobile app to connect to a smartphone using a QR code.

User Flexibility. The ZV-1 records images/video to SDHC/XC memory cards (not included) and is powered by the NP-BX1 rechargeable lithium battery rated for roughly 260 shots per charge. Please note that 4K video capture in S-Log2 and S-Log3 requires a UHS-I Class 3 or faster memory card.