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# 4K UHD video capture 20.1MP sensor clarity Vari-angle LCD screen Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera (Vari-angle Screen for Vlogging, 4K Video) ZV1BC- Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** AED 18
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Own your story with Sony ZV-1 — the ultimate vlogging sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera (Vari-angle Screen for Vlogging, 4K Video) ZV1BC- Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** AED 18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/204691015-sony-vlog-camera-zv-1-digital-camera-vari-angle-screen)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vlogger’s Dream Design:** Ergonomic grip, side-folding vari-angle screen, and built-in directional mic with windshield ensure effortless, professional vlogging anywhere.
- • **Flawless Real-Time Eye AF:** Never miss a moment with Sony’s cutting-edge eye detection autofocus that locks and tracks eyes seamlessly during video and photo shoots.
- • **Pro-Level 4K Video Quality:** Capture ultra-sharp 4K footage with Sony’s advanced 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor for stunning content that stands out.
- • **Customizable Bokeh & Showcase Mode:** Easily switch background blur on/off and highlight products flawlessly with the Product Showcase Setting — perfect for reviews and social media.
- • **Compact Powerhouse with Connectivity:** Lightweight 294g body packed with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB 3.0 for instant sharing and remote control — stay connected and ahead of the curve.

## Overview

The Sony ZV-1 is a compact, professional-grade vlog camera featuring a 20.1MP 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor, 4K video recording, and a vari-angle LCD screen. Designed for content creators, it offers real-time eye autofocus, a directional 3-capsule microphone with windshield for crystal-clear audio, and customizable bokeh effects. Lightweight and ergonomically designed, it supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it perfect for on-the-go shooting and instant sharing.

## Description

Product Description Sony's Vlog Camera ZV-1 - designed for vlogging and content creation - provides professional image quality with its 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor. The vari-angle LCD screen combined with the newly added grip to the body provides safe and solid holding, making selfie-shooting easy. Soft Skin Effect allows for natural skin tones and optimised brightness for faces. A directional 3-capsule mic and wind shield is supplied with this camera for recording high sound quality. The ZV-1 vlog camera comes with a Product Showcase Setting for perfect product review videos and Bokeh Switch for easy background blur control. Also featuring Sony's innovative Real-time Eye AF technology, the ZV-1 camera locks on and tracks people's eyes, even when shooting 4K movies. Legal Disclaimer Gebrauchtware Bei diesem Artikel findet die Differenzbesteuerung Anwendung (§ 25 a Abs. 2 UStG), so dass die anfallende MwSt nicht getrennt ausgewiesen werden kann.

Review: ONE CAMERA TO RULE THEM ALL! Great value and all round compact video / still camera - I bought this as soon as it was released to replace my Canon M50 which was a camera I loved but I needed something lighter and more compact. I've very impressed with the image quality and the plethora of features the ZV-1 has and on the whole I am very pleased with it. It's not without it's faults however and in my opinion, and depending on your style of use, it does need some customisation and accessories to make the most of it. I have added a Small Rig cage which allows you to mount other items to the camera with ease and also means you can open the battery/SD card door without needing to remove the tripod if you are using one. I also occasionally use an external mic but in all honesty this really isn't necessary as the built in mic really is very very good and of course keeps the footprint low when travelling. It also gives you a better grip with the camera. In early 2021 Sony updated the firmware which allows you to use the camera as a webcam (both image and sound - yey!) however you really should use a dummy battery connected to 5v power source as I've found that if you use the battery and connect to power the battery will still drain. I would also recommend a spare battery or two. The batteries are tiny and really don't last long with heavy use. Finally I've ordered the ULANZI 18mm wide angle lens which attaches via an adhesive mount you screw the lens into. This opens up the field of view a little and very useful. The main negatives on this camera (which can mostly be sorted with accessories) are the narrow field of view, the poor battery life, the placement of the battery/sd door (not an issue if you use the camera handheld) and the image stabilisation whilst 'good' simply cannot compared to say a modern iPhone/GoPRo/DJi Osmo Action. (I have a Zhiyun Crane M2 gimbal for this). Finally the screen isn't a full touch screen, you can only touch to focus or track an object. Overall a great camera that can suit many different needs from point and shoot, to vlogging, to zoom/teams meetings, one camera to rule them all! Despite it's slight niggles worthy of a 5 star rating. Having said all this however, I recommend you watch some guides to make the most of it and to help navigate and understand Sony's ridiculously over complicated menu system. It's well worth spending the time understanding this and also customising the cameras buttons for your most used features.
Review: For what it is, it is outstanding. - Edit, my original review is below which is untouched. It still is good. However, I decided the camera is hampered by not having a large enough field of view. This is solved with the addition of the Ulanzi wide angle lens. Using the wide angle lens and a small gimbal like the Crane M2/ M3 is a superb setup with active stabilisation off, but the Ulanzi lens makes it much better even with active stabilisation on. So maybe budget to also buy the lens, which also makes the camera heavier and a bit bigger, although it’s still small. Original review: I have a Panasonic G9 and a thousand pound worth of lenses for that which shoots sublime video and has amazing stabilisation. However, it’s a pain to lug around, particularly when on holiday. So whilst it’s a fantastic pro level camera, I often was not using it as I simply couldn’t be bothered lugging it around. I wanted a smaller, compact and easier to transport camera that was more unobtrusive. There’s no perfect camera on the market. The Canon G7X Mk2 only does 1080. The Mk3 is slated for all sorts of issues. Sony has just brought out a new APC ZV, but you need to buy a lens, it’s larger with the lenses on, and it has rolling shutter issues. Having carefully weighed up all the options, I picked this. I am very pleased. The autofocus is outstanding (something that couldn’t be said of my G9), and in fact is as good as the latest £3000 Sony full frame. That is saying something on a camera of this size. The stabilisation is OK. Could be better, and it crops in on the full strength setting. There is something called Catalyst Browse, which is free to download to the PC/ Mac, and used the camera’s data to stabilise the image in post. This works really well, but only really at high frame rates, and videographers will know you like to set a 180 degree shutter speed, which basically means twice the frame rate- so 50 or 60 on this when filming 4K 24, 25 or 30 fps (unfortunately it doesn’t do 4K 60fps) which isn’t really a fast enough shutter speed for Catalyst Browse to work at its best. So if you want to use catalyst browse, be prepared to shoot at higher shutter speeds, which isn’t the end of the world if you upload to YouTube. Or just use the inbuilt stabilisation carefully or stick on a gimbal. The customisation options on the camera are amazing for something like this- again just as you will find on the high end Sony full frame ( older style menu). This means an amateur could feel quite overwhelmed if delving into the menus, but the more experienced will appreciate this. Fortunately the run and gun shooter is well catered for, by just leaving it on auto, but you won’t quite get the top end results you could get by setting it all up manually and shooting in HLG Log profile for example. Then again, I’ve been doing stuff like this for years, and then it all needs editing correctly in post- I just don’t have the time so will probably just shoot on standard with a 180 shutter speed most of the time. 4K footage looks great. I have noticed that even in cloudy light outside I have to apply the built in ND filter when shooting with the aperture wide open and shutter speed at 60. The ND filter is a welcome addition (this is basically sunglasses for your camera so you can keep the aperture open wider in lighter conditions to get the blurred backgrounds) but not strong enough in bright sunlight to mean I still don’t have to close the aperture a bit. You can buy a unofficial stick on 52mm thread, and add a wide angle lens ( I may not bother as I don’t Vlog, which is where it improves the camera to give more space in shot) or add on a variable, stronger ND filter which I may well get. Make sure you buy extra batteries. It isn’t bad but you need at least 2 spare, and you can pick up an unofficial charger and 3 batteries for around £20 on desertcart. Overall, I’m delighted with this tool, and will lose it a lot. I also got the Sony handgrip free with mine. Maybe it’s not worth £130 but it is an extremely nice tripod and Bluetooth controller, very high quality and I am very pleased with that too.

## Features

- With its side folding LC display, selfie video shooting light, secure handle and easy controls, the ZV-1 is perfect for vloging
- This premium camera gently and naturally depicts skin tones with a soft skin effect and provides optimal facial illumination.
- The camera features a 3-capsule directional microphone and a windshield for high-quality sound
- With the Product Showcase Setting, video reviews are perfectly recorded and with Bokeh Switch, the background blur can be easily adjusted
- The innovative real-time autofocus technology with eye recognition from Sony follows the eyes continuously when shooting 4K videos

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B088S2CNFC |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Aperture modes | F1.8-F2.8 |
| Are Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Eye Detection |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 399 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,649 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 47 in Mirrorless Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Box Contents | Camera Body & Accessories |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Camera Flash Type | no flash |
| Camera Lens | Sony ZV-1 camera uses a zoom lens with a focal length range of 24-70 mm, optical image stabiliser and maximum aperture of f/1.8. |
| Colour | White |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
| Compatible mountings | Sony E |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 24 FPS |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,492 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
| Digital Scene Transition | false |
| Digital Zoom | 44 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 921.600 Punkte |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| External-Memory Size | 64 GB |
| File Format | MP4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SDIO |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C10+ |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 256 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SDHC, SmartMedia |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U3 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V30 |
| Flash Modes Description | Automatic |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 |
| Focus Features | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 1 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5-Inch Floppy, Bluetooth 2.0, Micro-HDMI, SDXC, mini HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization Type | Image Stabilization |
| Image stabilisation | Image Stabilization |
| Item Weight | 10.37 Ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic |
| Lens Construction | >1 |
| Lens Type | 24, 70 millimeters |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5013493389571 |
| Maximum Aperture | 1.8 Millimetres |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 20.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s |
| Maximum focal length | 70 Millimeters |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1800 Seconds |
| Model Name | ZV-1 |
| Model Number | ZV1BC |
| Model Series | ZV |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 2.7 x |
| Photo Sensor Size | 13,2 x 8,8 mm |
| Photo sensor technology | CMOS |
| Product Features | AI Face and Eye Tracking, Product Showcase Setting |
| Real Angle Of View | 34.3 Degrees |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Recording Capacity | 60 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 12 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Beginners |
| Specific Uses For Product | Vlogging |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Supported file format | MP4 |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
| Video Output | Micro USB |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology Type | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | 625 MB/s oder höher |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible mountings:** Sony E
- **Expanded ISO minimum:** 100
- **Image stabilisation:** Image Stabilization
- **Maximum aperture:** 1.8 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 70 Millimeters
- **Metering description:** Evaluative
- **Optical zoom:** 2.7 x
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Supported file format:** MP4

## Images

![Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera (Vari-angle Screen for Vlogging, 4K Video) ZV1BC- Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nQOoJTj3L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Who is this camera good for?**
A: With its creative video features, excellent audio capture and pristine 4K picture quality, the ZV-1 is perfect for vloggers, casual filmmakers and videographers.

**Q: Can this camera capture clear audio in noisy environments?**
A: The camera's unique directional 3-capsule mic gathers clear sound from in front of the camera, making it ideal for shooting movies and capturing clear vocals, even when shooting in a crowd.

**Q: What are the benefits of the wind screen?**
A: The wind screen reduces wind noise, for easy outdoor shooting. As well as achieving premium sound quality, you can spend less time re-shooting and editing footage affected by the wind.

**Q: Which mics is it compatible with?**
A: The ZV-1 features both a microphone jack and an MI shoe, so you can use your mic of choice to get exactly the sound you want.

**Q: Can I post pictures from the ZV-1 to social media using my smartphone?**
A: You no longer have to compromise with your smartphone camera just to share content quickly. The ZV-1 delivers movies to your smartphone instantly and seamlessly using Imaging Edge Mobile, for better and easier posting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ONE CAMERA TO RULE THEM ALL! Great value and all round compact video / still camera
*by '***R on 13 May 2021*

I bought this as soon as it was released to replace my Canon M50 which was a camera I loved but I needed something lighter and more compact. I've very impressed with the image quality and the plethora of features the ZV-1 has and on the whole I am very pleased with it. It's not without it's faults however and in my opinion, and depending on your style of use, it does need some customisation and accessories to make the most of it. I have added a Small Rig cage which allows you to mount other items to the camera with ease and also means you can open the battery/SD card door without needing to remove the tripod if you are using one. I also occasionally use an external mic but in all honesty this really isn't necessary as the built in mic really is very very good and of course keeps the footprint low when travelling. It also gives you a better grip with the camera. In early 2021 Sony updated the firmware which allows you to use the camera as a webcam (both image and sound - yey!) however you really should use a dummy battery connected to 5v power source as I've found that if you use the battery and connect to power the battery will still drain. I would also recommend a spare battery or two. The batteries are tiny and really don't last long with heavy use. Finally I've ordered the ULANZI 18mm wide angle lens which attaches via an adhesive mount you screw the lens into. This opens up the field of view a little and very useful. The main negatives on this camera (which can mostly be sorted with accessories) are the narrow field of view, the poor battery life, the placement of the battery/sd door (not an issue if you use the camera handheld) and the image stabilisation whilst 'good' simply cannot compared to say a modern iPhone/GoPRo/DJi Osmo Action. (I have a Zhiyun Crane M2 gimbal for this). Finally the screen isn't a full touch screen, you can only touch to focus or track an object. Overall a great camera that can suit many different needs from point and shoot, to vlogging, to zoom/teams meetings, one camera to rule them all! Despite it's slight niggles worthy of a 5 star rating. Having said all this however, I recommend you watch some guides to make the most of it and to help navigate and understand Sony's ridiculously over complicated menu system. It's well worth spending the time understanding this and also customising the cameras buttons for your most used features.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For what it is, it is outstanding.
*by H***E on 4 October 2021*

Edit, my original review is below which is untouched. It still is good. However, I decided the camera is hampered by not having a large enough field of view. This is solved with the addition of the Ulanzi wide angle lens. Using the wide angle lens and a small gimbal like the Crane M2/ M3 is a superb setup with active stabilisation off, but the Ulanzi lens makes it much better even with active stabilisation on. So maybe budget to also buy the lens, which also makes the camera heavier and a bit bigger, although it’s still small. Original review: I have a Panasonic G9 and a thousand pound worth of lenses for that which shoots sublime video and has amazing stabilisation. However, it’s a pain to lug around, particularly when on holiday. So whilst it’s a fantastic pro level camera, I often was not using it as I simply couldn’t be bothered lugging it around. I wanted a smaller, compact and easier to transport camera that was more unobtrusive. There’s no perfect camera on the market. The Canon G7X Mk2 only does 1080. The Mk3 is slated for all sorts of issues. Sony has just brought out a new APC ZV, but you need to buy a lens, it’s larger with the lenses on, and it has rolling shutter issues. Having carefully weighed up all the options, I picked this. I am very pleased. The autofocus is outstanding (something that couldn’t be said of my G9), and in fact is as good as the latest £3000 Sony full frame. That is saying something on a camera of this size. The stabilisation is OK. Could be better, and it crops in on the full strength setting. There is something called Catalyst Browse, which is free to download to the PC/ Mac, and used the camera’s data to stabilise the image in post. This works really well, but only really at high frame rates, and videographers will know you like to set a 180 degree shutter speed, which basically means twice the frame rate- so 50 or 60 on this when filming 4K 24, 25 or 30 fps (unfortunately it doesn’t do 4K 60fps) which isn’t really a fast enough shutter speed for Catalyst Browse to work at its best. So if you want to use catalyst browse, be prepared to shoot at higher shutter speeds, which isn’t the end of the world if you upload to YouTube. Or just use the inbuilt stabilisation carefully or stick on a gimbal. The customisation options on the camera are amazing for something like this- again just as you will find on the high end Sony full frame ( older style menu). This means an amateur could feel quite overwhelmed if delving into the menus, but the more experienced will appreciate this. Fortunately the run and gun shooter is well catered for, by just leaving it on auto, but you won’t quite get the top end results you could get by setting it all up manually and shooting in HLG Log profile for example. Then again, I’ve been doing stuff like this for years, and then it all needs editing correctly in post- I just don’t have the time so will probably just shoot on standard with a 180 shutter speed most of the time. 4K footage looks great. I have noticed that even in cloudy light outside I have to apply the built in ND filter when shooting with the aperture wide open and shutter speed at 60. The ND filter is a welcome addition (this is basically sunglasses for your camera so you can keep the aperture open wider in lighter conditions to get the blurred backgrounds) but not strong enough in bright sunlight to mean I still don’t have to close the aperture a bit. You can buy a unofficial stick on 52mm thread, and add a wide angle lens ( I may not bother as I don’t Vlog, which is where it improves the camera to give more space in shot) or add on a variable, stronger ND filter which I may well get. Make sure you buy extra batteries. It isn’t bad but you need at least 2 spare, and you can pick up an unofficial charger and 3 batteries for around £20 on Amazon. Overall, I’m delighted with this tool, and will lose it a lot. I also got the Sony handgrip free with mine. Maybe it’s not worth £130 but it is an extremely nice tripod and Bluetooth controller, very high quality and I am very pleased with that too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Video Camera
*by O***N on 19 April 2023*

After comparing the ZV-1 to the G7X MKiii, We brought this to supplement the main camera on our YouTube channel. The video quality is so high that we now use it as our main camera. It is a tiny pocket rocket of a camera. The autofocus is amazing, the colours are good and 4k image is great and the audio means we no longer use an external mic. Cons stabilisation is only OK, plastic build quality - although glad the money has gone on the insides, unlike the G7x MKiii that looks and feels good, but performs badly. If you are looking for a compact VLOG camera, this is the one to buy.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera (Vari-angle Screen for Vlogging, 4K Video) ZV1BC- Black
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC card, SD Card, V30 Memory Card, 4K UHD, up to 200 MB/s, SanDisk QuickFlow Technology, RescuePro Deluxe Data Recovery Software, UHS-I, Class 10, U3, V30
- Sony GP-VPT2BT Handgrip (for Selfies and Vlogging, Can Also be Used As a Tripod, Compatible with Select Alpha and Cyber-Shot Cameras from Sony) Black

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