As blogging continues to grow in popularity, Sony is launching a new compact that’s easier and more accessible than ever. Here’s the ZV-1F, a device whose shape 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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Detect and track faces and eyes in photos and videos.
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Custom functions.
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Very effective “product presentation” mode.
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Screen on ball joint.
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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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Award microphone.
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Tablets during feeding.
Weak points
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No mechanical or optical stabilization.
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Perfect ergonomics.
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Poorly used touch screen.
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No tropical.
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No headphone jack.
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No live streaming except for Sony Xperia smartphones.
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There are no raw files.
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Cut in 4K UHD.
Sony ZV-1F is a good tool for vlogging. Easy to use, while being efficient, it delivers good image quality and has responsive autofocus. However, it suffers from comparisons with its elder, the ZV-1, and clearly shows the absence of optical stabilization and raw files. Furthermore, in the era 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.