Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera (Black)

Some might dismiss the ZV-1 as yet another Sony RX100 variant, but it’s much more than that. The sensor and lens might be familiar, but the body, the controls, the audio and the rear screen are all new and different and optimised brilliantly for vlogging.

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  Vari-angle rear screen, Clip on wind shield, Brilliantly fast AF

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  Minimum focus distance changes with zoom, Stabilization seems pretty jerky, Why a 3:2 screen and not 16:9?

The Sony ZV-1 is the best compact vlogging camera you can buy. Its mix of a bright lens, superb autofocus and design tweaks like the side-flipping screen make it a powerful pocket video option with few peers.

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  Class-leading autofocus, Bright lens for lovely video bokeh, Hotshoe and 3.5mm mic port, Side-flipping screen ideal for video, Fits in your pocket

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  Average video stabilization, Touchscreen still very limited, Micro USB rather than USB-C

Sony's latest camera is nimble, lightweight and powerful. With its advanced processing capabilities, fast auto focus and real-time tracking combined with the impressively clear audio capture and the useful flip-out screen, it really is a great option for vloggers.

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  180-degree flip-out screen, Video processing is impressive, Fast autofocus and real-time tracking, Great sound recording potential

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  Battery life could be better, No viewfinder, Battery/SD card door is inconvenient for tripod use, Short zoom range

Andy Westlake explores Sony's unique new compact camera that's specifically designed for vloggers

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  Pocketable body, Good image quality, Fully articulated screen, Clever new vlogging features, Pocketable body, Good image quality, Fully articulated screen, Clever new vlogging features

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  No viewfinder option, Frustrating controls, Minimal touchscreen functionality, No viewfinder option, Frustrating controls, Minimal touchscreen functionality

This camera just might be the best one that I’ve seen in the Sony line.