# Sony ZV-1

Compact camera · 1" 20MP stacked CMOS · profile confidence: **verified** · source: sony.com — ZV-1 specifications

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K | 24, 25, 30 | 16:9 |  |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **SteadyShot Standard** (strength 1/3)
- **SteadyShot Active** (strength 2/3) — crops the image

## Color profiles

- **Standard** — 8-bit
- **S-Log2** — 8-bit, log (for grading)

## Field of view

Lens-dependent (interchangeable-lens body).

## Exposure

- ISO range: 125–12800 (recommended ceilings — bright: 400, normal: 1600, low light: 6400)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: f/1.8–f/2.8 (24–70 mm equiv.)
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **f/1.8–2.8 bright zoom** — Holds a bright aperture through the zoom range — genuinely useful indoors.
- **Product Showcase mode** — Focus jumps to a held object without hunting.

Strengths: Bright lens; Pocketable; Great autofocus; Excellent built-in mic for a compact.
Weaknesses: 8-bit only; Not as wide as newer vlog compacts; Small battery.

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