What is the sensor type and resolution?
20.1MP effective 1.0-type (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor with BIONZ X image processor. Max image size: 5472 x 3648. The sensor is approximately 4x larger than a typical smartphone camera sensor, delivering superior low-light performance and depth of field.
What type of lens does it have?
Fixed 20mm f/2.0 ultra-wide-angle lens (35mm equivalent). 7 elements in 5 groups (4 aspherical). 7-blade circular aperture. Minimum focus: 5cm (wide) / 40cm (tele). The ultra-wide 20mm focal length is designed for vlogging, allowing you to capture more of the scene and yourself in the frame without an extended arm.
Can it record videos? At what resolution?
Yes — 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p/25p/24p in XAVC S format at up to 100Mbps. Full HD 1080p at up to 60p. It supports S-Log3 and HLG for professional colour grading, and features a 3.5mm microphone jack for external audio.
Does it have image stabilization and what is the ISO range?
Yes — Electronic SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode for video (no optical IS due to the fixed lens design). ISO 125-12800 standard, expandable to ISO 80/100. Note: there is no built-in ND filter on the ZV-1F.
What is the autofocus system and burst shooting speed?
Fast Hybrid AF with 425 contrast-detection points and 315 phase-detection points. Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Real-time Tracking, and touch focus/shutter on the 3.0" 921K-dot touchscreen LCD. Up to 16fps continuous shooting at full resolution.
What are the standout features, dimensions and weight?
Designed specifically for vloggers and content creators: directional 3-capsule microphone with wind screen, fully articulating 3.0" touchscreen LCD (opening approx. 176°, rotation approx. 270°), Bokeh Switch for one-touch background defocus, Product Showcase Setting for automatic focus switching between face and product, Soft Skin Effect, Face Priority AE, and a compact body weighing approx. 256g (with battery and memory card). Dimensions: 105.5 x 60.0 x 46.4mm. It supports live streaming and USB webcam functionality via USB-C, and accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick media.