the Sony ZV-1 is a purpose-built compact camera blending the proven imaging capabilities of the RX100-series platform with an updated physical design for more efficient content creation.
Featuring a side flip-out 3.0" touchscreen and a directional 3-capsule microphone that are perfect for front-facing recording, the ZV-1 also caters to this crowd with the Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function, Soft Skin Effect, and Face Priority Auto-Exposure.

Imaging
Sensor Resolution    
Effective: 20.1 Megapixel (5472 x 3648)
Image Sensor    
1"-Type CMOS
Image Stabilization    
Digital
Optical in Integrated Lens
Lens
Focal Length    
9.4 to 25.7mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 70mm)
Optical Zoom    
2.7x
Digital Zoom    
16.3x Maximum (44x Combined Zoom)
Aperture    
Maximum: f/1.8 to 2.8
Minimum: f/11
Focus Range    
1.97" to Infinity / 5 cm to Infinity (Wide)
11.81" to Infinity / 72 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
Optical Design    
10 Elements in 9 Groups
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed    
Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 30 Seconds 
1/32000 to 4 Seconds in Auto Mode 
Mechanical Shutter
1/2000 to 30 Seconds 
1/2000 to 4 Seconds in Auto Mode
Bulb/Time Mode    
Bulb Mode (1/2000 to 30 Seconds)
ISO/Gain Sensitivity    
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800 (64 to 25,600 Extended)
Metering Method    
Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes    
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation    
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance    
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting    
Up to 24 fps at Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording    
Yes
Self-Timer    
2/5/10-Second Delay
Special Options    
Panorama
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio    
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format    
JPEG, Raw
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes    
AVCHD/MP4 
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s] 
MP4/XAVC S 
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] 
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
Recording Limit    
No
Broadcast Output    
NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming    
MJPEG 
1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
Built-In Microphone    
Stereo
Audio Recording    
AC-3 Audio
2-Channel LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot    
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid
Internal Memory    
No
Video I/O    
1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O    
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O    
1x Micro-USB Input
Other I/O    
1x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless    
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible    
No
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)    
No
Monitor
Display Size    
3.0"
Resolution    
921,600 Dot
Display Type    
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light    
No
Flash Modes    
Auto, Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync
External Flash Connection    
Shoe Mount
General
Environmental Resistance    
No
Operating Conditions    
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 
Battery    
1x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 1240 mAh (Included)
 • Approx. 260 Shots
Shoe Mount    
1x Hot Shoe
Dimensions (W x H x D)    
4.15 x 2.36 x 1.71" / 10.54 x 5.99 x 4.34 cm
Weight    
10.37 oz / 294 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight    
0.955 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)    
6.1 x 4.7 x 2.9"