Sony ZV1-F ($500) vs Sony ZV1 ($750) - Watch Before You Buy

I am getting a few ZV1 owners saying they never experience overheating issues. Please comment below if you have had any overheating issues or not when recording in 4k with the screen open on a tripod for more than 40 mins.

What amazes me the most about those little cameras is the audio quality. You can totally use the audio right out if camera just as it is. Great stuff!

WOW, thanks so much. My ZV1F is arriving tomorrow. Just starting up my KRplus channel you review helped.

I think this is the best review ever. It helps a lot. Thank you :)

What a great breakdown, thank you so much!

Excellent comparison video! Thank you for helping me make my decision!! :)

I honestly don’t consume much camera content but I really enjoy watching you! You make talking about camera, fun!

Amazing video, I was choosing one compact camera and these two are on the top of my list, finally choose the ZV1, in your comparison video test, the ZV1 has better and natural background separation than ZV1F, the ZV1F is more like the smartphone video to me. But the wide angle of it is great.

This is such a great review of both the cameras. 👏

Excellent review. thank you!

thank you mark. i think you are the best. and you underestimate your capabilities. learned a lot from your comparison videos. instead of crying around about "in which ways insufficient a camera is" squeezing out the every possible drop of possibilities a camera provides and use it to the max... as you mentioned in the video, is crucial I think. damn, i am going to take youtube videos and make some product reviews here and there. I wish the product showcase mode isn't sluggish at ZV-1F. I convinced myself about all the other cons but super slow showcase makes me thoughtful. take care man.

Once again a great comparison video. My ZV-1 has gone on lots of trips with me and done a great job for photos and videos but that 1-F is tempting as a vlog only camera I must say. The fact that they offset the 1/4" 20 let's me know Sony is listening. I can't help but think we will see a Z-V1ii or Z-V2 very soon so I'm excited to see what that may offer. Cheers.

Amazing! I love the look of the ZV-E10 as your studio camera! It's so amazing - my dream camera!
The ZV1's stabilization is better using Active Steady-shot. Also, the ZV1 has a shallower depth of field. Great job as always!

Great video as always Mark! I sold the ZV1 but am thinking of buying it back again!

Absolutely great review

Thanks so much. Nice review!

it's never the cameras, it's always the person's skills
thank you for the great comparison, made me realise what my deal breakers are

Great review. Looking to get my first camera for YT creation. Like the idea of starting out with a simpler camera, then gradually upgrade as my skills increase. Plus I like the price point of the 1F. Either way, I need to get off the fence and just do it!! Thanks Mark.

Excellent Review!!

Good review, I am leaning towards the Sony ZV1-F - What is the Sony ZV1-F like for depth of field, i.e. blurred background in the studio

I'm a fan! Hi , been watching here from the Philippines.. finding a good a camera for beginner. ❤️

Thank you so much for the comparison review! I was really torn on which to buy, but i’ll be going with the ZV-1F since it’s primarily for inside/studio recording.

I just got the ZV-1F after using the ZV-1 for the past two years (~30 YT videos, with some on the M50, GoPro8, and Osmo Action 1). So far I prefer the ZV-1F. I've only used it on one (published) YT video and one livestream but for anything on a tripod the ZV-1F is great. Nice to be able to change batteries, use a mounting plate etc due to the location of the tripod mount. Image quality is good enough for me. Couldn't care less about the menu system since I was used to the ZV-1 menus. Audio is good enough.
I do outdoor content (backpacking, mountains, wind, rain, freezing temps) and feel more confident about the durability and simplicity of the fixed prime lens. My ZV-1 is currently back with Sony because of focus issues, likely from one of the many times my tripod fell over in the wind. If (more likely WHEN) the ZV-1F goes flying off a tripod it'll be cheaper to fix or replace...
Why is everyone so concerned with walk and talk vlogs and stabilization? Is that REALLY what everyone does?? If you're going to do walk and talk vlogs, a little GoPro is hard to beat. I typically carry the Sony ZV-1 (now ZV-1F) for locked off shots and an action camera for anything moving. For less than a pound I have two cameras and two focal lengths. One is great in low light, the other has amazing stabilization.

Nice comparison. I still wish Sony would have released the ZV-2 at the same time offering tow options as I really need the touch menu, tripod repositioned, USB-C. The ZV-1f omission of the hotshoe is a miss for a vlogging camera since you cannot connect a Sony mic (ECM-G1) without wires, no OSS I would miss on ZV-1f.
I am hoping the ZV-2 offers better start-up too.

Thank you for this helpful review! I'm thinking of going with the ZV-1F, for various reasons in your review and the door not being blocked is a big plus because, jeez, who has time to undo the shoe every time you need to get the door open. I teach art and I'm just moving into YT and this will be great for the vlogging parts, but I'm wondering if this is the right choice for me also for when I'm shooting downward to my art table for tutorials.

Just got the ZV1F and loving it. It has a better overall better video quality

great review!

Great video. Can you please do a comparison between the ZV1-F and the Nikon Z 30?

Thanks for this comprehensive video. I like the ZV 1, but also considering the Canon G7X Mark 3. I really need the zoom range and RAW photos. It will boil down to which one is on special.

Great comparison.
In between both of them which you recommend for cooking videos

Perfect camcorder that takes excellent pics. Easily fits pocket, extremely fun/easy to use & sic slowmo, Don't wait- get it & B happy.

Such a stud! Total keeper. ❤😊

Such a great video

You’re giving me Micheal Scott vibes and I love it!😂 thank you for your videos I finally decided which camera to get🙏🏽

The quality is great! In what bitrate do you export your 4k videos (in video editing software)? 100mbps?

Honestly, both of these are great.

Could you please make a video about how to colour grade with Sony zv1f?

man your video is the best on all over youtube in this compeareson

THANK YOU!

My experience was that the ZV1 overheats too fast, and it’s tricky to find a specific mm zoom using the little toggler. ZV1F seems to be a good solution for someone who doesn’t mind moving the camera for framing, gaining USB-C and no overheating issues.

Hi i'm heavily leaning to the ZV1f but the only thing that concerns me is the lack of zoom. I record at concerts and live sporting event sometimes and depending on seats sometimes have to zoom a bit. Would the zoom on the ZV1F be at least up to par with an iphone or better? (I have the 12)

The $500 for the ZV-1F is quite attractive. If I were to get another camera for my reviews/vlogging, the ZV-1F would be a good choice. But, those internal ND filters for the ZV-1? Dang. Choices. Choices.

I wonder if the 1F not overheating is because it has the new processor in it (hence the new menu), which can handle that better. The lack of overheating definitely makes it better video camera overall, and I say that as someone who wanted the original ZV-1 but couldn't afford it, so settled with a solidly video-focused budget phone.

Although have for professional shootings the FX6 I bought a ZV1 especially for holidays because of its small size 😍 merry Christmas 🎄

great job

Great videoooo

Could I use the same settings for a cinematic style in both cameras? I want to buy one of them to make short films. Would you have any recommendations?

1 can you connect a wireless radio microphone to the USB port?
2 is the 20mm a fixed wide angle lens, you didn't clarify that in the video

This is a very thorough review!! ZV1-F seems like a bargain!! I want that one right now ! :D

The ZV-1F s a great vlogging and journalism camera if you think about it. The microphone is fantastic and it's completely private because you don't have to worry about the cloud spying on all your footage or having to transfer and download video. It's straight from the SD card to the computer and that's it. Or even your phone. Love it!

great video

I have an old HX90v -- I like it because of the very long zoom range giving me a lot of focal length choices. I am interested in fixed focal length cameras at all. I have removable lens cameras that cover that need. Am not a stills shooter. Good show

Thanks for the video! Which is the best for youtube video (no vlog,but video where I play guitar) and some photos on holiday?

i’m loving my zv1f! Anyways, nice review! 👍🏽

Hi Mark, I use a smartphone camera for my dance videos but I always lose quality when I zoom-in in order to track the motion. Is the ZV 1f good as an upgrade ? I usually record using a tripod

So when I was at this state, where I got a Sony Cybershot the HX20V, and the WX350 came out, this is the same as the ZV-1, and ZV-1F, I think I will wait for the next generations come out in Spring 2023

I've never had overheating issues with the 2x ZV1 cameras I have and I have set it to high temperature mode

Is ZV-1 good to produce low light videos (such as ASMR content). I also need a camera that focus face to object close to the lens.

where can i order the lens cap for the zv1-f?

Sir can you suggest me which one is good for food eating mukbang video?

I’ve never had overheat issues with the ZV-1. Even though I like the idea of the ZV-1F’s 20mm lens for vlogging and the color science update, I’m one that would want the camera to be more than a vlogging device, (needing it to take photos). I really hate the stretching of the image that the ZV-1 does at 24mm in an effort to correct the wild barrel distortion at this focal length. Does the 20mm, fixed lens, ZV-1F suffer the same malady, (distortion), at it’s 20mm focal length in photos?

What would you recommend if I want to click pictures and shoot cinematic videos of myself just for the instagram in these: Sony Zv1, Zve10 or canon g7x mark iii???

GOING WITH SONY ZV-1F 🎉

The neighbor "honey he's out on the streets again filming himself". love the video btw I've just bought the zv-1F

I'll be going to Alaska to see the northern lights next month and I'm looking for a camera to record/capture them. Do you recommend any of these cameras or another one? Also, would a lens be needed?

Do you use catalyst before any other editing or color correction? Like straight off the camera into catalyst?

I have been testing both cameras and can't decide which one to keep!!! The Active Stabe jitter on the ZV1F does drive me nuts, did you notice any of that jitter when using Catalyst? Otherwise I loved the zv1F! I tend to shoot auto, what setting should I switch to if I plan to use Catalyst for everything but still want to be mostly auto?

Post the settings to the Sony zv1f

It would seem the answer would might be to get the ZV1 and the Ulanzi Wide angle. I have the ZV-E10 and a couple of lenses. I do wish I had something I could just put in my pocket at times but I will say when I pull out my ZV-E10 with my Rode Boom Mic attached to it and start filming, it seems people look at me like I know what I'm doing (I don't...well, maybe a little thanks to your vids ;-) and I feel more comfortable than when I use my cell. But, if I pull out my ZV-E10 and gimbal and start ninja walking downtown at dusk, I feel like I'm trying too hard and need business cards to my KRplus channel which needs many more subs before I'm okay with that...Anyway, I think if someone asked me what camera they should get as an upgrade to their cellphone for family and travel, I would first recommend the latest GoPro (it's so simple and versatile) but mention that if they notice they need better vlogging and lowlight, pick up the ZV1-F. Then, of course they'll want more but they'll also know more of what they want.

Hi, I have recently received the Sony ZV-1F as a gift to start my day in the life vlogging videos. Would you recommend I look to returning and purchasing the better ZV1 or just keep the ZV-1F ?

need a comparison between Powershot V10 and ZV-1F

The whole reason I’m looking into a ZV1 is product showcase because currently my iPhone 13 Pro cannot stay focused on my products or it’ll choose one specific feature of the product to focus on. Not just the whole item

I do media and interviews. Video wise.. the zv-1f is a beast.. but I'm returning it for the zv-1 because I also like to take photos at the interviews and the zoom on the zv-1f is terrible. When you zoom and capture the image it looks like an old Android phone. Even though I use my canon m50 as well, sometimes a team member on site with me.

Then compare all of the Sony ZVs That would be awesome!

I’ve done multiple weddings with over 2h recorded on the ZV1 with an external battery with no over heating. Even Gerald undone showed the ZV1 as one of the best streaming cameras with no overheating.
I’m wondering what’s the difference between yours or the settings?

You should’ve added the ZV-E10 into mix. Great vid though

Did you use third party battery with ZV-1 when it overheated? I found my a7iv heats up quicker if I use 3rd party battery .

I went back and forth for a few weeks at launch but I went with the ZV-1 for my use cases. Coming from Panasonic, I think I was scarred from contrast based autofocus and wanted something I could also use for live streaming. I did get a $20 neewer cage that shifts the tripod mount, gives battery door access, and an additional cold shoe and it's made a huge difference. I'm a 1080p60 shooter and have not had issues with overheating even upwards of 2 hours, clean HDMI and a dummy battery really take the webcam capabilities to the next level (but it does a wonderful job over USB if you can just feed it power). The 1F is still a great camera but I also don't have FOMO either. I'd say you definitely don't need to spend the extra $150-200 for the ZV-1 unless you're needing stills, zoom, or phase detect autofocus.

If you ask me, Doughy is the best 🙂

With all this grey weather in the background it got me thinking… You gotta be living in Ontario eh?

Hi IF possible kindly tell me-a total novice- an actress needing to do self tapes at home but need best settings for head and shoulders videos for acting auditions? I have ZV 1F- Thx much

Can you transfer files wirelessly?

I need a camera for mostly pictures and little video recording. Which camera would be best?

ZV1f vs pocket 3 for overhead videos, studio setting which one would you choose?

So with the more bokeh on the zv1, if you use a selfie stick to make it farther away, won’t you lose some detail on your face etc since it’s such a fast lens ?

I’m curious to know how it works as a web cam.

Are they identical in shape and size? Because I want to buy an underwater case but they only have it for ZV-1

I don't hate the cameras...I want them all! Really though, I have one ZV-E10 now with the kit lens, the Sigma 16mm, and the Sony 18-105mm (I love that lens). Who knows when, but I want another ZV-E10 for a closeup shot, and I did want a ZV1 for overhead. Given this info though, I think the ZV1-F now instead for overhead.

Handsome studios brings all the beautiful back. That clearly defined separation is now poppin! (Not booty poppin)... And Sony needs to thank you hard, I dismissed the Zv1-F, but as a fixed top down, maybe?!?

On the ZV1F can you turn off the tally light that indicates you’re recording?

An educational video consumers.

Oh jeez I need to learn colour grading 😮

That Ulanzi wide lens adapter isn’t bad. Adds weight but not exactly full frame weight…

My longest 4k-shot was 22 minutes. ZV-1 did not overheat nor shut down. It did not even get hot. Maybe the update fixed something.

Last question how is overheating with the e10? Does it have those issues or no?

I thought the ZV1-F camera has a bokeh effect option?
Please respond, thank youu

What would better for a webcam want zv1 but don't want to pay the extra if it is equal quality.

I prefer the ZV1 footage. Don't mind the tighter shot.

Do you use sony zv e 10 for your main device ?

I gifted the rarely used ZV1-f simply due to focus going in and out during recording of people in an active scenario like people walking around me. If you stay pretty still in front of the camera its better, just don't move around much. I say however that static shots for pictures is where my copy shined and I really used it a lot for photos with the 1 inch sensor it is much better blown up than the average cell phone. it is great in low light again as long as your subject doesn't move much for video. Why Sony decided to use contrast detect for a newly released camera is beyond me. I'm back to my trusty Panasonic that simply isn't as portable.