Professional video made easy.
The Sony ZV-1A combines the convenience of a pocket-sized camera with professional-quality results, making it the perfect upgrade for your smartphone. Its large 1-inch sensor captures stunning 20.1MP photos and cinematic 4K video with vibrant colors and smooth background blur.
Designed for ease of use, the ZV-1A features a flip-out touchscreen, intuitive controls and a one-touch background blur button. The fixed 24-70mm (f/1.8-2.8) Lens is versatile - from wide-angle shots to close-ups.
Capture sharp shots effortlessly with real-time eye autofocus and product presentation mode, perfect for vlogging or tutorials. The built-in 3-capsule microphone ensures clear audio recording, while the included windscreen minimizes outside noise.
With its compact design and creativity-boosting features, the Sony ZV-1A is the ultimate portable tool to enhance your content wherever you go.
Design that impresses
No previous experience is necessary to capture great video. The ZV-1A is designed to capture stunning video of you and your surroundings - without complicated setup.
Beautiful, natural skin tones
The ZV-1A makes all skin tones look natural and glow vibrantly. Plus, the optional Soft Skin mode provides a smoother effect.
Background bokeh for a professional look
The large 1.0" CMOS sensor and wide aperture lens enable images with a professional bokeh background effect as well as clear details even in difficult lighting conditions.
Eye-catching
Thanks to artificial intelligence [1], the autofocus stays on your face and eyes instead of shifting to other Lens. To focus on another subject, touch it on the display and let the camera do the focusing.
Fast, precise focus transitions
With the ZV-1A's fast hybrid autofocus, you can quickly and easily shift focus from a face to the background.
Professional-level bokeh controlat the touch of a button
By pressing the bokeh switch, you can turn the background bokeh on or off - without complicated manual adjustments. You can easily create a professional-level blurred background or keep the entire scene in focus at the touch of a button.
Product showcase mode for product review videos
With the product showcase setting, you can access settings that are perfect for product reviews at the touch of a button. The setting widens the angle of view and immediately focuses on the subject. This means you don't have to wait until the focus has shifted or hold a hand behind the product to focus on it [2].
Great video recordings even when walking
The ZV-1A delivers great recordings even when walking - the excellent image stabilization enables blur-free videos, even when the light changes from sun to shade or from outdoor to indoor shots. The automatic exposure function captures faces and always illuminates them well.
Video streaming made easy
The ZV-1A can be used as a digital communication tool with just one cable. To use the ZV-1 as an external camera [3], connect it to a PC [4] or a Sony Xperia™ smartphone [5] using a USB Type-C® cable.
High-quality video streaming
The ZV-1A is ideal for high-quality live streaming. Thanks to the sensor (type 1.0), precise recordings can be made even in a dimly lit environment. What's more, the directional three-capsule microphone gives you clear voice recordings even when streaming.
For even better sound recordings
You get clear voice recordings even when recording in a crowd. The camera's unique 3-capsule directional microphone captures clear sound in front of the camera and is ideal for video recordings.
Windscreen for outdoor recordings
The supplied windscreen reduces wind noise during outdoor recordings. In addition to the excellent sound quality, this also means that you need less time for repeated recordings and post-processing due to wind noise.
Your favorite microphone for the sound you want
Thanks to the microphone connection and MI accessory shoe, you can use your favorite microphone to get the sound you want.
Recreate the world in pictures
The ZV-1A combines simplicity and performance, opening up unimagined creative possibilities.
Dynamic video with slow motion [6]
Make every movement cinematic with Super Slow Motion Video, which allows you to capture fleeting moments for playback in up to 40x slow motion.
Time-lapse for a cinematic effect
Interval shooting mode [7] automatically captures image sequences between 1-60 seconds that can be used to create cinematic time-lapse videos on your PC, with clouds flowing like water and entire days passing by in just a few seconds.
Outstanding image and video capture
The ZV-1A has everything you need to capture images that shine in profiles and video thumbnails. The razor-sharp 24-70mm Lens [8] from ZEISS® concentrates the light on the large Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor type 1.0, which is processed by the powerful BIONZ X™ image processor.
Let your creativity run wild with image effects
Image effects and creative modes allow for almost limitless visual possibilities - from simple monochrome and partial color filter effects to complex miniature effects.
Share images easily
You no longer have to compromise and take pictures via the smartphone camera to share them quickly. The ZV-1A offers both stunning footage and seamless connectivity for better, easier publishing.
Instant video transfer to your smartphone
With the free Imaging EdgeTM mobile app for iOS and Android [9], you can easily transfer, edit and upload footage from the ZV-1A to social media wherever you are [10].
Perfect for any platform
Use the movie editing add-on [9] to stabilize particularly shaky footage [11] or change the aspect ratio of videos to suit popular social media.
Portrait video recording [12] for smartphones
Automatic tagging of vertically oriented videos [13] allows you to upload customized content for smartphone displays [12].
Perfect for vlogging
The design of the ZV-1A makes it easy to take appealing selfies and vlog content. Every detail of the ZV-1A helps you create inspiring content.
See yourself at your best
The tilting LCD touchscreen can be angled horizontally and is perfect for selfies and vlogging. With no ports, microphones or accessory shoe, it allows precise framing and smooth handling even from the front.
See at a glance if you're recording
The recording light on the front of the camera lets you know immediately if you're recording - and it's just as easy to turn off. You'll never accidentally forget to press the record button again.
Optimized grip for selfies
The deeper, sculpted grip is more comfortable for traditional shooting and provides stable, low-fatigue handling for vlogging or selfies.
Works with wireless shooting grips
The ZV-1A is compatible with Sony's GV-VPT2BT Bluetooth® wireless shooting grip, which enables wireless control of zoom, shooting and more, and can be converted into a mini tripod for stable hands-free shooting.
Shoot like a pro
A pocket-sized camera for professional video recording - with stunning 4K HDR detail and powerful exposure tools that are guaranteed to impress.
Professional 4K [14] HDR [15] video capability
The ZV-1A captures amazingly detailed 4K HDR video using 1.7x pixel conversion, so you can capture reality without compromise.
S-Log Gamma for professional workflows
S-Log2 and S-Log3 gamma control is available for camera tuning and flexible color design, along with a range of image profile settings to create aesthetic perfection.
Built-in ND filter
An ND filter opens up creative possibilities via video exposure control, depth of field enhancement and magical portraits with water, light and motion through slow shutter speeds.
Camera features and content creation basics
Discover the ZV-1A's features for vlogging and content creation.
Creators' Cloud platform
Creators' Cloud supports creative work from capture to production by combining Sony's advanced camera technology and cloud AI. It is also a place for inspiration and collaboration with creators worldwide. Discover web, mobile and PC apps with efficient solutions for integrating cameras with recording and production apps and services.
Enjoy cinematic video chats on BRAVIA
Connect your camera to a BRAVIA [16] TV and chat with your friends and family on the big screen.
Scope of delivery:
1x Sony ZV-1A vlog camera
1x rechargeable battery (NP-BX1)
1x battery charger (BC-DCX2)
1x micro USB cable
1x windscreen
1x windscreen adapter
1x instruction manual
TECHNICAL DATA:
SENSOR
Sensor type: Exmor RS 1.0" CMOS sensor (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm), aspect ratio 3:2
Number of pixels (effective): approx. 20.1 megapixels
OBJECTIVE
Lens type: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 10 elements in 9 groups, (9 aspherical elements including AA lens)
F-number (max. aperture): F1.8 (W) - 2.8 (T)
Gray filter: Auto/On (3 stops)/Off
Focal length: F = 9.4 - 25.7 mm
Angle of view (lens equivalent focal length: 84 degrees to 34 degrees (24-70 mm)
Focus range (from front to Lens):
AF (W: approx. 5 cm (0.17 ft) to infinity
T: approx. 30 cm (0.99 ft) to infinity)
Optical zoom: 2.7x
Clear Image Zoom (Photo):
20 MP approx. 5.8x
10 MP approx. 8.2x
5.0 MP approx. 11x
VGA approx. 44x
Clear Image Zoom (Movie):
4K: 4.35x
HD: approx. 5.8x
Digital zoom (photo):
20 megapixels approx. 11x
10 megapixels approx. 16x
5.0 megapixels approx. 23x
VGA approx. 44x
Digital zoom (video): Digital zoom approx. 11x
SCREEN
Screen type: 7.5 cm (3.0") (4:3)/921,600 pixels/Xtra Fine/TFT-LCD
Adjustable angle:
Opening angle: approx. 176 degrees
Rotation angle: approx. 270 degrees
Display selection (viewfinder/LCD): n/a
MF magnification assistant:
5.3x
10.7x
Touchscreen: Yes
CAMERA
Image processor: Yes (BIONZ X)
Steadyshot image stabilizer (film): Yes (optical with electronic compensation, against camera shake)
Focus type: Fast hybrid autofocus (AF phase detection/ AF contrast detection)
Focusing modes: Single-frame autofocus, Automatic autofocus, Continuous autofocus, DMF, Manual focus
Exposure metering mode: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering, Average metering (full screen), Highlight
Exposure compensation: ± 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
Aperture:
iAuto (F1.8/F11(W))
Program mode (F1.8/F11(W))
Manual (F1.8/F11(W))
Shutter priority (F1.8/F11(W))
Aperture priority (F1.8/F11(W))
Image control: Contrast, saturation, sharpness, creative mode, color space (sRGB/Adobe RGB), quality (RAW/RAW and JPEG (Extra Fine, Fine, Standard)/JPEG (Extra Fine, Fine, Standard)
ISO sensitivity (photo): Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable with upper/lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800 (Expandable to ISO 64/80), Noise reduction for multiple images: Auto (ISO 100-12800), 100/ 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 [17] [18]
ISO sensitivity (video): Automatic (ISO 125-12800, selectable with upper/lower limit), 125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000/5000/6400/8000/10000/12800
FLASH UNITS
Flash mode: Automatic/ Flash on/ Slow Synchro/ Sync to 2nd curtain/ Flash off Flash mode: Automatic/ Flash on/ Slow Synchro/ Sync to 2nd curtain/ Flash off Flash mode: Auto/ Flash on/ Slow Synchro/ Slow Synchro/ Sync to 2nd curtain/ Flash off.
Flash type: n/a
Auto focus assist light: n/a
Exposure bracketing: n/a
INTERFACES
Inputs and outputs:
Multi-/Micro USB port*15
High-speed USB (USB 2.0)
micro HDMI
Microphone port (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
Multi interface accessory shoe
Ports: n/a
NFC: n/a
WI-FI: Yes (IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))
Bluetooth®: Yes (Bluetooth® Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
POWER SUPPLY
Power supply: 3.6 V DC (supplied battery)
Battery system: Battery pack NP-BX1
Power consumption (camera mode): approx. 2.1 W with LC display (CIPA standard)
USB charging function/USB power supply: no / yes (power supply only during recording and playback)
Battery life (photos) (CIPA):
Monitor: approx. 260/approx. 130 min
Monitor (with activated automatic display switch-off after 2 s): approx. 410/approx. 205 min [12]
Battery life (movies, actual recording) (CIPA): Monitor: approx. 45 min [13] [14] [15]
Battery life (movies, uninterrupted recording) (CIPA): Monitor: approx. 75 min [13] [14]
PRINT
Print:
Exif Print
PRINT Image Matching (PIM3)
GENERAL
Operating temperature: 0 °C - +40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F
Dimensions (WxHxD): approx. 105.5 x 60.0 x 43.5 mm (4 1/4 inch x 2 3/8 inch x 1 3/4 inch)
Weight (CIPA CONFORM): approx. 294 g (10.4 oz) (with battery and memory card)/approx. 267 g (9.5 oz) (camera only)
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For complete technical specifications, please visit www.sony.de.
Footnotes:
[1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is used, including machine learning technology.
[2] The product presentation setting switches Face Priority OFF / SteadyShot™ OFF at the touch of a button.
[3] Set the movie mode and select "USB Streaming" in the menu before connecting to compatible devices. USB streaming mode can be assigned to any custom button.
[4] Windows 10, Windows 8.1/macOS 10.13-10.15, macOS 11.0
[5] Xperia 1 II or Xperia 5 II updated to Android™ 11. The availability of the update varies depending on the region. (As of February 2021.)
[6] No sound can be recorded in Super Slow Motion mode. An SDHC/SDXC memory card class 10 or higher is required.
[7] Wi-Fi is not available during interval recording.
[8] Angle of view (small-frame equivalent focal length).
[9] Please use the latest version.
[10] The availability of video transmission and playback depends on the smartphone used.
[11] The image section is narrower than the original recording. Film recordings can be rendered up to Full HD quality.
[12] Film playback on the camera takes place in a horizontal position. Whether movies can be displayed in vertical position depends on your device.
[13] Imaging Edge Mobile is required.
[14] 4K (QFHD: 3,840 × 2,160).
[15] Connect this device to a Sony HDR (HLG) compatible TV via a USB cable to play HDR (HLG) videos.
[16] Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC. Downloading Google Duo to your BRAVIA TV is required. The availability of Google Duo varies by region.
