Sony ZV-1F | 10 Reasons This is a Good Vlogging Camera

Is the Sony V-1F the best new vlogging camera for beginners? After testing this camera in real-world vlogging scenarios for 3 weeks, I've come up with 10 reasons why this might be a great vlogging camera for you. Is it for everyone? No. But then again, neither are action cameras, which are my gold standard for vlogging cameras.
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[@MollyFitzBrown]

Nice review! When you are using the sony handgrip does the photo button work even when you are in video mode in the camera?

[@AllieAugustine]

This was so helpful! You did a great job! 😊❤

[@tjjohn6310]

Thank You Suzie!!! Excellent review!!!

[@pankajpawar1674]

Most Clean Review on YT Thanks For the effort

[@Todd_OutstandingEnglish]

Ordered mine yesterday and it's on the way! This will be a step up from my phone that I've been using for filming content. I've had one too many instances of checking the footage on the phone and then finding out the autofocus lost me during filming.

[@chowder607]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been looking for something like this and was initially thinking of the Sony ZV1 instead but I think u just changed my mind!

[@spirittravels.]

Nice review thank you. I've seen other reviewers say the inbuilt stabilisation is not very good, so they use catalyst browse instead. If I could get one significantly cheaper than a zv 1, I might be tempted. Perhaps it would be a really good idea to do a side-by-side comparison with a GoPro hero 11. To compare footage of a regular vlog? Happy new year 🥳

[@eviola11]

Great review. What grip are you using with smartphone at 5:00? Thank you!

[@nadariodjulic266]

Super nice review thanks for that.👍🏽

[@yvonnemarshall6308]

This was such a helpful video… I’m currently trying to decide on a beginner camera but got stuck between the Sony ZV1 or The ZV1F, only issue is ZV1F is quite new on the market and alot of vloggers are still recommending the ZV1 for beginner setups but my main concern is the overheating issue of the ZV1. I wanted to check your thoughts on someone starting vlogging this year that you think the ZV1F is the better camera on the market now or do you yourself still recommend ZV1 for beginners. Thanks 🙌✨

[@edwardCYHsu]

Thank you for your sharing! Indeed it is a very thorough comparison. I am a beginner vlogger thinking of creating my own content soon.

[@nicoletiana]

i bought this camera two weeks ago and i love ittttt!! its the perfect camera for everyday vlogging.

[@Getufitnow]

Great video! I'm buying the Zv-1f .

[@KimchimanInSeoul]

A great video. This seems to be the best vlogging camera. I am a gopro 8 user but this can be a good option on top of insta X3. Thanks for all the info.

[@irisgreenwell7237]

Excellent video!

[@coolterest]

Thank you for the clear review (just subscribed) - question: would this camera be good as a webcam shooting for Zoom recording and giving lessons - with continuous power and video delivery?

[@Gemini_Connect]

I think this would be perfect for livestreaming or webcam use. You can plug in the USB-C port and start streaming.

[@LegolazGamer]

Thank you. Help Me a lot

[@ianfields69]

I'm getting one today, and I hope it's good

[@bobjohnson9597]

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

[@shathavishavlogs8732]

Clear explanation🎉❤

[@chalee62]

I have been looking for a vlog camera smaller than my canon m50 that I can use on my gimbal without the heaviness that my current camera set up is. I am new to gear and always learning this review was the best so far thanks for sharing I think this my be worth the savings than the sony zv 1

[@Falconurbex]

Hi suzzie love the video i was just wondering what is the remote tripod u screw onto the sony zv-1 has i carnt find it anywhere so i was wondering if u have a link for the tripod many thanks in advance.

[@Deekhemmanivanh]

I bought my Sony camera a few weeks ago for my KZbin channel. I'm still learning how to use it. Lol. However, I do like it! Thank you for the review!

[@EvangelismforGod]

Great video! Just purchased so I don’t have to use my cellphone as much.

[@SarkazzHere]

Im loving mine!

[@shanitraveller]

Great explain abot Sony zv 1 f Lot of lov from Pakistan

[@kimnkal]

Very helpful video.

[@deejaydee11]

HI.. great video! my priority is capturing tennis lessons and matches.. i'm a tennis coach..should i buy gopro hero 11 or ZV-1F? thank you

[@RealGrooveRandom]

Still a contender if you're on a budget like me.. Really good review as always. Thanks

[@ScottsReviews]

Wow, Sony sending you products, congrats!!

[@MuvoTX]

Nice... too big for my needs... fdr x3000 is still my go to for outdoor first person view. Love the OIS and 170 degree field of view, and audio quality. I just wish it had better low light performance.

[@DavidWalker-wz9rl]

One thing I have tried to find out on Sony's website, reviews, and specs - is water resistance? Can't seem to find it. Also if you do a follow-up, maybe a bit more on the stabilization? I think this may be going a bit head-to-head with GoPro. Already impressed by its low-light ability - still a sore point with GoPro.

[@bobdobbs7828]

Did you ever find this out?

[@davidbarrett0314]

I’m new here and this was a great review, thank you ❤

[@phucmapvlog]

I like the wider lens, but besides the price, how does it stack up compared to the original ZV1?

[@Gemini_Connect]

I don't have the original ZV-1 to compare it to, but here's what i can determine based on specs alone. Price, wider lens, dedicated slowmo/hyperlapse button, better slowmo quality, updated menu system, USB-C charging, and tripod hole not blocking battery door in favor of ZV-1F. The ZV-1 has a more flexible zoom lens (but not as wide) and slightly better build quality in its favor.

[@phucmapvlog]

@@Gemini_Connect thanks for the feedback

[@sachomes]

Hello Suzie, Thanks for your tutorial. I'd greatly appreciate some help if you can. Here is the setup: SONY ZV-1F with a Pop Voice MIC. I have the correct connection, TRRS to TRS converter. There simply is No Audio Recording when I use the two together. I can replace the MIC if necessary. I would prefer to use the proper settings for an external MIC. However, I need a MIC that is able to be about 6 feet or so away from the camera. I'd greatly appreciate help with this. Thanks in advance.

[@Olivina330]

Thanks for the awesome review and for highlighting the differences between this and a phone. I'm astonished by the price, and If I didn't just purchase the Sony RX100 VII, this would be such a tempting camera!

[@TechOutAdam]

Snap that built in microphone is VERY good. Sony does so good with mics on their cameras but if only the mics on their headphones sounded as good lol

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for bringing us this review. Nice to see the wider lens, but shame it has no decent zoom. Good that it has a proper touchscreen and better stabilisation.

[@IAMMIKEO]

Great review! I personally hate the soft skin effect lol

[@Gemini_Connect]

LoL fair enough. Pretty sure most women will disagree with you 😅

[@heatherlundquist-buffalo]

Just got this camera gifted to me from my hubby 🎉❤ can’t wait to make better vlog videos now for my channel! 😊

[@miasideasdiy]

❤❤thnks

[@yebogogo64]

Thanks Suzi. Great review as always

[@yebogogo64]

Suzi, I think someone is trying to impersonate you on telegram and saying a prize is won and to send details

[@Nazir-WalkAroundTheCity]

👍Extra, Good job 👏 Beautiful Have a nice day ☀️☕✋ Regards djjanusz from Warsaw Poland ✋🇵🇱✌️

[@Simon_Spike_Duke]

i'm Currently using my S22 on a tripod with a wireless audio mic , with the mic attached to my lapel, i video myself in fishing matches and edit them and put them on my you tube channel . I now want to get a camera for doing this job, i am thinking Go pro 12 or DJ action 4 , or would the sony ZV-1F do the job . But i must be able to have a wireless Mic attachment as the camera will be away from me and there will be wind noise on some occasions . I also need to be able to hit record from a remote as i will be sitting on my seat box and i cant keep getting up and down during a match. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@ColoradoFamilyTravels]

Awesome review. Thank you

[@mightykc4636]

wait you can put external mic on it?

[@metalheads-golf]

Nice demo, do you know if the cam can work full function with a powerbank attached? Thx.

[@Gemini_Connect]

I don't have the camera to test anymore, but I don't see why not as my other Sony cameras can do that.

[@ToddDeSilva]

Yes it does. I did that last night.

[@metalheads-golf]

@@ToddDeSilva Thank you for the answer. Good to know. 🙏🏻🤙🏻😎

[@GoodcoStudios]

I'm assuming it doesn't have s-cinetone? :) I wish! I was planning on vlogging with the original zv-1, but I did notice it wasn't quite wide enough as you mentioned. I've been substituting my setup with the siii or a7iv instead and a 16-35. The convenience factor is nice with this smaller form factor, but not sure I can give up the IQ. The inclusion of s-cinetone would make things more interesting though.

[@Gemini_Connect]

No S-Cinetone, unfortunately, but there is S-Log2 and S-Log3. I use 20mm to vlog on my a7IV on occasion, and I like that focal length, but for sure would not complain if they could get this lens down to a 16mm instead.

[@nothingtobeconcernedabout7477]

@@Gemini_Connect Absolutely, that would basically be equivalent to the 11mm 1.8 APSC lens they recently started selling. A few mm on the wide end make so much more difference than a few mm on the tele side

[@halimrahman]

Thanks for the quick review. I have two questions 1. The on/off button, is it similar to ZV-1? 2. Movie recording, does it crop like ZV-1?

[@johnnypezona9513]

Yes it crops! 1 time for that kinda decent ACTIVE stabilization mode and it crops again if you want the great 4K quality. That's way they made the lens bigger!

[@BackcountryTripper]

Great review, could you do a review with Sony ZV-1F vs GoPro 11 for low light? I want to upgrade from my GoPro 7. Maybe this Sony Camera is the next logical step if I want improved low light on a budget.

[@Gemini_Connect]

▶ FOLLOWUP VIDEO - Sony ZV-1F Unedited Vlog - Is it ACTUALLY a good vlog camera? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKLCc6OEirFlfsU This is a budget camera aimed at beginners, and my conclusions here are drawn from 3 weeks of field testing in family vlogging scenarios, shooting everything on Auto mode.

[@starrknowscredit]

Just bought mines off Amazon for Prime day at under $400 🎉🎉

[@tingtingzhu7164]

Sony should include an in build flash light, given the hotshoe is not a real hotshoe.

[@allenschneider1847]

I don't see any recent fugi videos. What fugi are you mostly using now? Xt4? Xh2? Xpro3?

[@Gemini_Connect]

I'm still shooting on the Fuji XT3 for these talking head videos. Other than that, I shoot on the Sony a7IV and a7riii for my client work (not usually seen here). Martin picked up the Fuji XH2S. I'm trying to get him to review it (hopefully soon!)

[@allenschneider1847]

@@Gemini_Connect Looming forward to his review. Always enjoy your work.

[@MSprinter]

Thank you for sharing Sony zv-1f quick information review.❤❤❤

[@rhmatahmadi4752]

I can't balance it with crane m2. Can you please help me?

[@Arid379]

You convinced me

[@LeadsTheFallen]

How do you shoot in S-log2? I can't find the settings anywhere

[@ToddDeSilva]

It’s in the picture profiles PP8 if I remember correctly

[@LeadsTheFallen]

@@ToddDeSilva Thanks :)

[@oliviaczhou]

I am vlogging on Sony A7IV with Sony G 20mm f1.8 lens but still thinks it is too tight, could you make recommendations on wider lenses?

[@Gemini_Connect]

The 16-35mm is another option, especially the latest f/4 power zoom version.

[@oliviaczhou]

@@Gemini_Connect i am thinking about it but f/4 .... if it is a bit lower, would be better.

[@houssamreg9360]

Good 👍 Thank you ❤❤

[@AdatheTraveler]

I remember when I used the canon g7x, I needed to turn on selfie mode for soft skin effect. It's a bit annoying because in many situations, I needed to take a wide shot or an object too. How about this camera? Thx.

[@dannythemedic]

1:00 this is not a 20mm f2.0. this is like a 7mm f/2 eq of a 20mm f5,6 ish

[@donstravelsandrants.]

It looks great. Does it have IBIS ?👍😊

[@Gemini_Connect]

It has SteadyShot, a form of stabilization.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Thank you. Appreciated.👍😊

[@Nell_Sandrenberg]

Please make a video about Lumix Gh6. Amazing content❤ your channel! I watch every week.

[@artistjoh]

skin softening - Why would anyone wan't to turn that off? Because some of us want to look real and are not particularly vain in that regard. To me the best thing about the ZV-1F is the filter thread. Finally after years of needing one, an RX100 type of camera has a filter thread and we don't have to glue one on.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Pretty sure most women would disagree re: skin softening, but fair point -- it's not for everyone.

[@gaganchauhan4939]

Is it in anyway better than zve10? I was about to buy the zve10 but now after watching your video I am in a confusion 🤔

[@WolfsHaven]

Not really. The ZV E-10 being an interchangeable lens camera gives you much more versatility. However if you want a point and shoot I would recommend the original ZV-1 or the Canon g7x iii there are trade offs between the 2 where for me personally the ZV-1 is better.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Agreed -- the ZV-E10 and original ZV-1 are more expensive, and thus more powerful. If you have the budget for those cameras, absolutely go for them instead. I like the ZV-E10 because you can swap out the lens, but you also need $$ to buy the lenses. The ZV-1F is a cheaper, entry level addition to those other cameras, best if you're on a strict budget.

[@rcc9677]

hmm it's still not wide enough in my opinion. I also wouldn't say it's cheaper than a smartphone since most people already have a smartphone.

[@Gemini_Connect]

It is cheaper than most top of the line smartphones that everyone seems to want to compare this camera to. But besides price, the ergonomics and overall vlog setup make more sense on a dedicated camera than trying to rig up a smartphone, in my opinion.

[@ventureall-terrain2297]

Great review! What's the price on this?

[@Jonasegway]

Guess you didn't watch the full video now did ya? Lol

[@ventureall-terrain2297]

@@Jonasegway Lol guess i didn't

[@Jonasegway]

@@ventureall-terrain2297 quit cheating and watch the whole video my guy 😂😂😂. She said $500 U.S tho

[@YorkieFrancesca]

Lack of lens zoom appears to be a big negative. Otherwise, it appears to be an excellent camera. Thank you for your careful review of this camera.

[@DavidALovingMPF102]

The sensor is NOT 1 inch. It is 13.3 mm X 8.8 mm. (Sony website). An inch is 25.4 mm. That did not stop me from buying this camera. It makes a great VIDEO CAMERA for tight scenes. It has great depth of field BOKEH..blurred background when close up focusing. Great color. Quick focus. It has a mic jack but no headphone jack..Ehh. I mounted mine on one of those "L" shaped camera brackets. The microphone attaches to a shoe on top of the grip. Pretty sturdy. Great video.

[@DavidALovingMPF102]

A 1 inch sensor is about 15.3 mm diagonal, not 13.3. Guess I'm being too picky. Nice camera.

[@hrplaystation8296]

Suggest me a tripod for this .

[@FactNight]

Please compare this with Sony Z10 E10 and which one a vlogger should pick?

[@Gemini_Connect]

The ZV-E10 is more expensive, but has slightly more features, plus the ability to change lenses. If you have the budget for it plus a lens or 2, I'd go for that one. The ZV-1F is ideal for beginners who want less complication and a lower price.

[@FactNight]

@@Gemini_Connect okay thanks a lot, I'm piyush... I like your videos... 💓 From India 🇮🇳

[@aussieexpat]

Please let us know if usb c connection works for audio from a rode go 2! I'm done with 3.5mm

[@Gemini_Connect]

Just tried it, and no dice for USB-C mics. Bummer.

[@aussieexpat]

@@Gemini_Connect thanks for the confirmation

[@TRIPURAVillageRide]

Sony camera best

[@WolfsHaven]

Other than moving the tripod mount the ZV-1F is the exact same camera as the ZV-1 with a fixed but wider lens. If you only vlog it might be good but I feel it's a step in the wrong direction. The original ZV-1 is a much more powerful camera. I have a Canon Powershot sx740 hs that has a 40x zoom effectively 24 to 960mm fixed lens but no mic jack or flash mount, it has a popup flash. If you put that lens on the ZV-1 and it would have been near perfect for me. However the biggest complaint was that the ZV-1 wasn't wide enough for vlogging in which case an 18-200mm might have been better. The 2nd biggest complaint was the tripod mount but several cages came along to fix that. The F at least fixed that. For me the F gets an F and I will recommend the original ZV-1 or the Canon PowerShot G7 X iii over it all day long.

[@Gemini_Connect]

The ZV-1 and ZV-E10 are for sure more powerful, but for more money. The 1-F is an entry level, lower cost addition to the lineup. It's not meant to be an upgrade from the past models.

[@AjaySingh-228]

Wow looks prity cool..I like it but I can't afford it now..

[@ScottsReviews]

Do the Sony mics work on this camera without cables?

[@AcasaInNatura]

No, not at all... it's a 100% cold shoe.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yup, no hot shoe, unfortunately.

[@ScottsReviews]

@@Gemini_Connect how bad was the rolling shutter ?

[@JadeZheng]

thank you for sharing

[@FloriTravels]

The lense is not wide enough for vlogging, Sony:((

[@HubsonLobbys]

*0:42** What kind of microphone is connected to phone?*

[@Gemini_Connect]

The external mic is a Rode VideoMic Go II. Great mini version of the NTG.

[@sharicedarnellarereworld7212]

The price is great

[@3ksfamily]

In 2022 a camera with no 4k 60 and only 8 bit colors... i mean common sony now even GP11 and Iphone 14 pro shoot in 10 bit colors plus have 4k 60.

[@Gemini_Connect]

The lower resolution is a compromise to keep the price at $500.

GoPro with mediamod is way better for vlogging.

[@Gemini_Connect]

In certain scenarios, yes. But you can't shoot well in low light or get the blurred background effect on a GoPro.

[@makkialbahri172]

How about battery?

[@Gemini_Connect]

It lasts for about 60 minutes of video recording.

[@OutdoorWeekend]

Hmm, wow why sony sending you a products that not a available - i am from Denmak and not available here? I try to look google and look to pricerunner nothing? Something weird.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Pre-orders just opened today.

[@OutdoorWeekend]

@@Gemini_Connect where? I think shipping can be expensive here to Denmark..

[@tommyli8726]

I don't like camera blur the background and there is no point to go out to a beautiful place and beautiful view and record with a blur background.... Also, I don't like the cameras can't stabilize.

[@Gemini_Connect]

There's a dedicated button for turning the backgrounds blur feature off or on. This camera does have built-in stabilization, which helps with the panning and handheld shots, but admittedly is less effective if walking/running.

[@adelzaidi3462]

Wow Sony really pays its "reviewers" well, cause this camera is a an obvious horrid fail, but people are over hyping it for nothing!

[@Gemini_Connect]

If it's paid, we're required to say so. This camera is not for everyone. It is aimed at beginning vloggers with a $500 budget.

[@abdullahalmahmud5138]

If Dji Pocket 3 comes with like 1/1.3 inch sensor with a price tag between 400 to 450 usd, then surely dji gonna win the competition with its stabilization.

[@johnnypezona9513]

Facts! I own the Pocket 2 and I'm amazed by its stabilization! The 4K is nice too! ✌😉

[@Gemini_Connect]

Man, that would be killer. I'm stoked to see what the Pocket 3 has in store for us!

[@mccgre51]

After watching Gerald Undone’s video then watching this, I lost a ton of respect for this channel. I usually enjoy your camera videos, but I’m this case, if you are making an ad for Sony, be up front about it. That being said, I can understand how you don’t want to bite the hand that is feeding you and how much of an advantage uploading these early “reviews” can be for growing your channel, but you really should be honest about this camera’s flaws as a service to your viewers.

[@Gemini_Connect]

My reviews always come from a real world user perspective first, not technical comparisons to the degree of Gerald Undone. From the look of it, Gerald took a few clips in several settings and analyzed them. I spent 3 weeks filming in a variety of everyday scenarios. Not to discredit his findings, but to point out that we have different approaches, and might have different conclusions. Based on my experience, I think that there are certain users out there who will love this camera. Is it for everyone? No, but neither are action cameras, which have long been my preferred vlog cameras.

[@mccgre51]

@@Gemini_Connect Having spent three weeks with this camera and having your level of experience with the competition is even more reason this video should have included a cons section. Again, I feel like you were doing your best to sell this camera without being totally honest about it’s flaws and I’m sure you won’t make that video because of my points above.

[@TheNitpicker]

After watching this channel for the last few weeks, I'm very disappointed in this "review". It's far from being perfect, in fact it's not even a good camera, it's actually kinda worse than the original ZV1. The stabilization is terrible and unusable, it wobbles way too much. There's a lot more wrong with it. Everyone here should rather watch a review from a proper camera channel. What this channel does well is action cams, coming from those the quality of the ZV 1f might seem fine but based on the fact it's a "proper" even though entry level camera it's not good, there's better alternatives out there for sure

[@Gemini_Connect]

"...coming from [action cams] the quality of the ZV-1F might seem fine" -- that's exactly the point. That's why the main comparison was to a cell phone.

[@TheNitpicker]

@@Gemini_Connect either way, so many points you listed were just straight up wrong. I also find it so typical how every reviewer compares it to a phone, just because that's what Sony is marketing it for. Looks like influencers are the one getting influenced here. You say it's the perfect vlogging camera, yet I'm sure you'll stick to you GoPro, so it can't be that perfect after all. To your points, you said the auto focus is great because it's Sony, even though it's only contrast detect and every review shows how bad it actually is. Stabilization is a wobbly mess, how can anyone think that's good enough for vlogging. The lens still isn't wide enough etc. It's a worse zv1 and that one is available for less by now

[@Gemini_Connect]

I'm comparing it to a phone because for the price and quality, that is the most direct competitor to this camera. There are many types of vloggers out there with different budgets and quality standards. This won't be the perfect vlogging camera for everyone, but it will for some people.

[@TheNitpicker]

@@Gemini_Connect all I've seen so far are iPhones 13/14 Pro, Google Pixel 7 Pro etc. Those phones cost upwards of 1200€ and comparable? OK...

[@Gemini_Connect]

Comparable in the sense that if you're going to pay $500 for a camera, this is the quality you can expect, vs paying upwards of $1000, of course the resolution, stabilization, etc are going to be better on those cameras.