As the practice of vlogging continues to grow, Sony is launching a new compact that is simpler and more accessible than ever. Here is the ZV-1F, a device whose look and 1″ sensor remind us of another Sony compact.
Points forts
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Compactness.
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Image quality in photos and videos.
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Electronic shutter up to 1/32,000 sec.
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Detection and tracking of faces and eyes in photos and videos.
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Customization functions.
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Very effective “Product presentation” mode.
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Screen on ball joint.
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Wi-Fi et Bluetooth.
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Prise microphone.
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Shots while feeding.
Weak points
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No mechanical or optical stabilization.
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Perfectible ergonomics.
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Poorly used touch screen.
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No tropicalization.
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No headphone jack.
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No livestreaming, except with a Sony Xperia smartphone.
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No raw files.
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Crop in 4K UHD.
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The Sony ZV-1F is a good tool for vlogging. Simple to use, while remaining effective, it delivers good image quality and has responsive autofocus. However, it suffers from the comparison with its elder, the ZV-1, and clearly shows the absence of optical stabilization and raw files. Furthermore, in the age of high definition videos, we could have hoped for some additional recording options from Sony to allow it to fully compete with the big names in the genre.
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