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Sony ZV-1F

The budget entry point into Sony's ZV vlogging line — a fixed 20mm-equivalent wide lens built for selfie framing, no IBIS (relying on digital stabilisation), and a genuinely excellent built-in 3-capsule directional mic in place of an external mic input. Small, cheap, and built around one job: filming yourself.

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£549 new
Used from £520 (Wex Photo Video)
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£549
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£520
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Value & Depreciation
£550
Launch price
→
£549
Today
=
0%
Value drop
Over ~4 years, this camera has cost roughly £0/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2022
Sensor
20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution
20.1 MP
Mount
Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused)
Weight
256g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds)
Stabilisation
None (digital Active SteadyShot only)
Burst Rate
3.5fps (continuous AF)
Battery Life
260 shots (CIPA, estimated)
Features
Video
4K/30p
Viewfinder
None (screen only)
Screen
Fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1-inch
Viewfinder Type
None
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
260 shots
Weight (Grams)
256g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal, Bird
Max Burst Rate
3.5fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.6
Street
6.3
Travel
6.5
Wedding & Events
3.6
Vlogging & Video
6.4
Filmmaking
3.8
Documentary
5.0
Landscape
4.5
Casual
7.1
Food
6.2
Macro
4.2
Architecture
4.7
Astrophotography
3.7
Fun & simple
4.5
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 7.1 Strong on portability, value for money and autofocus. Small, light and simple — an easy step up from a phone for someone who just wants better video/photos.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
💍
Wedding & Events 3.6 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
🧑
Portrait 3.6 Held back by image quality / low light and viewfinder. Scored down: fixed wide prime for portraits.
🌌
Astrophotography 3.7 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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