Why are y'all hatin' on this camera!? (ZV-1 vs ZV-1F) 

I watched probably every camera youtuber out there since 2011; you're the only one that actually got me to subscribe.

This is the only video about cameras that I've watched EVERY last second of.

This is what people should watch. A fair comparison between two devices that at the same price point. Many youtuber try to compare one to another product that not even a contest for it. Like how people compare ZV 1F with ZV E10. It just makes the ZV 1F feels like a "wrong pick" for you.

Honest ... simple. Straight to the point. ZV1f is the way to go ...

I've been watching product reviews for the ZV -F1 for the past few days and you convinced me to get one. I'm new to this sorta thing and want to do some vlogs when i travel for food and get that started and came across the camera and couldn't find solid comparisons with commentary, honest commentary that didn't get into detail but rather keep it basic and simple. So, thanks for sharing your honest and simple thoughts dude. I'm convinced to try it out myself and use it and more than likely love it. Thanks again man!

I bought one if these off Facebook for 350 bucks, best value I could find honestly, even for still photography the jpegs are far better than my phone

this is amazing, the comparison you made is an eye opener...

This video is the video ive been waiting for! thank you so much, I have never subbed so fast after watching a video. usually I get impatient and skip around but you made the video really interesting!

This video made buy the ZV-1F , such an honest review , thank you

Thank you for making this!!

Great review, thank you!

Bro im buying today can i ask you whats best settings for indoor lowlight settings? cause im using it in garage doing workout vlog what is the best settings? Much love! I like you you are wise thinker! U got sa like and sub!

Subscribed now for long ❤

this was amazing! as a new vlogger (using iPhone 11 LOL) I was looking for a camera that was affordable and I could use and advance my skills with cameras but I have never owned a camera to know if the extra 200 dollars was worth it with the ZV1! I have come to the conclusion it is not necessary for vlogging and if I wanted to get into cinematic filming I should just buy another camera! not an all-in-one camera....

Hahaha I am here watching because I am all having trouble with my ZV-1 camera becaise it doesn't connect to my laptop or desktop trying to edit vlog and I wanna throw it in the window now... lol

Hello, pro , if you have other camera, give it to me, please 😊 Hero of the people i am just trying to be Vlogger

Thank you! Great side by side! I got the zv1f for on the go vlogging and really liked it! But then all the haters had me second guessing, should I swap it for a zv1? But seeing it side by side, no way! I love the wide angle and how tiny and light it is! Perfect for what I do :)

I aim to be a silent lifestyle vlogger and has been eyeing the ZV-1F for a while. Your review decided it for me. The spec on ZV-1F is all I need for a vlogging camera. Its the wide angle, color sharpness, and smooth light transition that did it for me. The camera captures the sunset very pretty! Its also more stable than I thought. This is a powerful camera indeed.

I got the ZV1F because of this! I see people complain about the pulsing focus and I can relate during the first day! 🤣 Realized that the focus is better when Product Showcase mode is On, now everything is working fine! ♥️ Happy that I got this over an Iphone, everything is perfect! I do cooking videos.

Thank you! Man, I've watched them all. I'm not high end videographer, almost every other review of this camera was compared by "cinematic" videographers, not vloggers which that camera is made for. I make automotive content and looking to step up from GoPros for "non-action" shots...and wanted a little depth of field, cleaner picture, and just less issues (goPros are horrible IMO). I had the hardest time finding a simple review for what 90% of people who would actually use this this camera for. Thank you. This is all I needed, and EXACTLY what I was looking for. Im heading to Best Buy now, then to test this guy out on my channel.

Did anybody else notice ?? ZV-1F have yellowish tint to its video...

You were really right about this camera and your arguments/logic with the proof of the video I am watching have really won me over. Your style and personality are fantastic for this. Subbed and I really hope you keep making videos. You are great at this.

This was really helpful! I can so relate with running out of space and trying to delete something from my phone to capture that moment 🤣 that's a big reason I bought the ZV 1F... the price was a huge factor for me too. I'm excited to use it!

I recently bought the zv1f at a discount, its a step up from my phone i hope to return to yt one day, only downside of the zv1f is no flash for photos

I’m glad I stumbled upon this video. I accidentally won an auction on a ZV-1F and I misread the title. So now I’m waiting for the delivery so I can test it out. Videos like this have helped ease my concerns about the camera and its capabilities and uses. Thank you!

This definitely helped solidify my comfort in buying the ZV-1F. I didn't mind buying something not top of the line since it's my first camera upgrade anyway, but still. Hope to see more content from you! This was fantastic and very to the point.

finally someone directly comparing both of the cameras side by side in the setting they were meant for!

I do have a Canon G7X 1 and an Osmo Pocket (since 2 years already), but both of them are not the best for me anymore... the Canon crop the image too much and doesnt have microphone input what really makes me mad... otherwise the Osmo pocket does have mic and good battery, the quality and colors are not just good enough, and the small screen makes it hard to see if the shoot its good under a sunnyday for example, do you think that sony zv-1f can be a good upgrade for me?

I bought a used ZV1 , which 100% of the time is cheaper than the new or even a used ZV1-f here in my country

this the only camera video i watched fully

You are absolutely right! I completely agree 👍 Thanks for sharing your opinion in this video. Much love 💕 Matthias 👋

Great review! The ZV1F looks very good in your comparisons. The color science looks amazing for the price.

well that was refreshing.

My man you gained a sub, thank you

Looking into getting a budget camera, ZV1 after lots of comparing seems the best choice for me, the final decisive difference being the near lack of rolling shutter on the zv1, even at 4k 30 fps. More expensive cameras even have rolling shutter where the zv1 doesn't, it's bonkers and great value.

You are definitely a hero!! 😆 I really did appreciate this. Now I don’t have to save up $700….the zv 1f seems far superior.

Never seen such a chill review vid in a while! Great stuff man, keep it up!

You are right in everything. However, your point applies to vloggers. Do you really believe that ZV-1 buyers are all vloggers? I'm not a vlogger, I never film myself and I make videos using the ZV-1 on a gimbal and to compensate for the lack of an ultra wide angle lens I take two steps back. And I solved all the problems (which I don't have anyway). Color science? Who cares! I like the standard profile colors as they are. I don't care about logs and luts. It's enough for me that it has amazing autofocus, I don't care about the rest. Is the display non-touch? Who cares! I set the camera once and don't touch it again. I just touch the VND filter and adjust the level of the external microphone. Very little postproduction for video and audio and I have great results. Is the battery unreachable? I power the ZV-1 from the gimbal. Almost infinite energy. Stop all this nonsense, it's like saying that a formula 1 car that goes at 200 mph is infinitely better than another that goes at 199 mph.

Yeah, its quite a big difference price wise and I am sure the ZV-1F is more than adequate for Vloggers and You Tubers like me and here in Thailand it is around 500 US $. And its super handy. I have used my old phone so far but the flipping out screen on the Sony is soo much better than guessing what the shot is going to be like with the back camera. But I have been on the fence like everyone else about the ZV-1F vs the ZV-1, but you have convinced me that the ZV-1F is more than enough for me as a new You Tuber. Great review thx 😉

Hi, thank u alot for your video. Im a film student and I wanted to get myself a vlogging camera because I wanted to start vlogging and learning more how to document moments using a camera. I struggled with my iPhone XS a lot because I never have storage and im pretty done with all the vintage camcorders I got myself. I need to learn on a real camera. But im sooooo lost because everyone is hating on the zv1f and even on the zv1! now they all want the zv1 mark2 and its so expensive. I don't know what to do. even 500$ is a lot of money.

I just bought my fiancee a ZV-1; thank you for this video. I was almost going to send it back because of the poor reviews it has been getting! Not anymore, it is exactly what I need

Totally agreed that the idea of vlogging on an iPhone is absurd. I’ve even had times where I’ve had enough space, recorded a clip and then “there’s been an error.” And the clip doesn’t save and now it’s just corrupt. So I don’t have any confidence that while I’m recording that I can keep it. Also, my understanding is that the ZV1 does in fact have upgraded color science on par with the Sony A7s iii, though the Zv1F may have even more updated color.

im surprised that the ZV1f's stabe is quite good. i have the ZV1 and my issue is that the videos has those weird jitters when you shoot at the 180 rule (maybe it's the 180 rule that's introducing those jitters) and i rarely use the telephoto side of the zoom.

Thanks for this video will be able to save money... lol. Is the cover you are referring to the 40.5mm on Amazon?

Nice review. I get tired of "watch before you buy " fanboy reviews. I happened onto this camera and it's definitely worth it for it's intended use.

Bro. You sold me. I just bought it. You totally persuaded me.

Hero of the People! this review made me so confused as an owner of zv1 with ulanzi, I’m in a dilemma now. I put my phone on the table , flipped it upside down and smashed on the thumbs down button. Jokes aside, maybe the deal breaker is the lack of ability to shoot raw photos. Appreciate the review cheers

Generalizing, but ... The YT space is full of gear snobs who do the mine-is-bigger-than-yours thing with sensor size, various technical specs, or brand. The FF-or-nothing crowd don't like anything but what they have. Even very good APSC or M43 gear. The 1" sensors don't get a ton of love and get compared to phones. The action cams and 360 gear get a break as almost 1-trick ponies. Phones have gotten real good, but get dismissed as computational photography. And then there's a fixed lens 1" sensor camera to review? The mark of a professional, whether career or serious amateur, is whether you can make something good out of whatever is presented to you. I stepped down from APSC to RX100 and ZV1 for portability, the good feature set, the good performance, and the knowledge that I can get good work out of this gear. Thanks for your review of the ZV1F. Looks like a good piece of gear.

cool. 1 yr ago and still helpful, thanks!

Zv- 1f smokes it! At least for our use case. Thank you!

Going to try out that ND filter with my new ZV-1F. I don't vlog so it will remain to be seen if it works for me. Not many cameras do work for me.

Now I see why the people hate the ZVF1 because its TRASH!!

nice comparison, very good job, just cut some extra seconds of silence thanks

great review, great channel better than all them fake reviewers out there, keep it up

After testing my ZV1f I just could not get past how inconsistant the focus was. It was pulsing just sat in good light looking at a solid stationary item. When I did some walking tests I just thought this pointless. Got some really cool slowmo footage of my fire but it was ruined by focus pulsing. I rang up the store I got it from and said this is awful. They said bring it in an luckily for me they have put the ZV1 on offer for about £10 more than the ZV1F so my second camera to back up my ZV1 is now another ZV1 🤣One with the big wide angle lense you can get for them and a cage and light for use on tripod and the other with no addons to use on gimbal at events :D You don't notice how bad the ZV1s angle is if the active stab is turned off and it is mounted on a little gimbal :D

The G100 is better because I have both, its all about the camera operator!

you should keep uploading and I hope so you're nice vloger and RU-vidr

Came from seeing your picture on Best Buy 😅 good marketing

2024 and i think i'll buy ZV-1F lol

Thanks for this camera review! We've been looking around for a little while for a camera to use for our vlogs instead of our phones & after dealing with *thinking* we shot a whole video on our phones and it being stopped in the middle without us knowing due to not having enough storage, we looked into the ZV-1 and ZV-1F. Definitely deciding on the ZV-1F after watching this comparison. Can't beat the price and features included in the ZV-1F!

Great video and thank you for being honest

The ZV-1 has the new color science and is the best Sony colors.

Best comparision till now. Is it also good for talking head type of content?

I love my ZV1 although I have a professional Fx6 😂😍

Sony ZV-1F vs Canon Powershot V10

this is the video that ive been looking for to determine which one i wanna get. thank you for the side by side and for sharing all of your knowledge/experiences!!!!!

Superb video. I made my purchase yesterday, but I kept questioning my decision - even after checking out a few reviews - but, this did it for me. Initially, I had the 1 and 1F in my Amazon cart, but decided to go with two 1Fs. Looking at the side-by-side comparisons, features, and advantages, I'm glad I did. Thanks again!

Que review gostoso de assistir! muito bom mesmo! Vou viajar para os EUA em Junho e estava pesquisando para comprar a Sony Zv1F e ao assistir aos reviews fiquei com essa impressão de quem ficavam buscando defeitos nele que eu não percebia como "defeitos" justos de comparação. Pois sempre comparam com câmeras e setups que custam o dobro ou três vezes mais, com adaptações de lentes e etc. E você para e pensa: precisa ser tão complexo!? Enfim, ótimo vídeo, me ajudou na decisão!

Man. This gotta be the most original review ever. You're hilarious! Spot on.

Do you think that SONY ZV1F is good enough for wedding videography?

The review we actually needed. Thank you ;)

I got my zv-1f last week!! Thank you for satisfying me to get this camera. You're the best!! I really LOVE this review. This is my all time favorite ZV-1f review on youtube. Thanks Messi. I'm enjoying my zv-1f!!

I think you killed it in this video. Bravo sir.

I know you made this video over a year ago but I literally told a friend about this camera yesterday he wants to get into making some simple videos and then I realize dthat the cameras currently on sale for 400 bucks! What a deal! I have an FX3 and a A74 and this little camera and honestly this little camera is the most fun.

Thank you! This helped me decide on the budget friendly option of ZV-1F on the Prime Day Sale 🎉

Side by side comparisons are so valuable. Thank you for doing that, good job 👍

I want to buy my first camera as a beginner but I am not sure if the zv1f is good for photos or just for video recording?

The ND filter you’ve linked in the description. Do I just have to buy that and it fits on the ZV1-F or do I have to get something more to mount it to the lens? Please help. I am trying to order everything at once so I am good to go. Thanks!

Fun fact. The small rig cage for the ZV1 also fits on the ZV1f. I tried it last night. There is a tiny tiny space under the camera when mounted but no danger of it coming out as the main grip on the lense housing is so good. Fingers crossed that small rig makes a houseing just for the zv1F though!

They selling a zv-1 for 300$ they’ve has since January only 5 months idk if I should get it they still got box for it

yeah you won me 😂😂😂

this is a very good review. Did you add a microphone on your cameras for the sound ? Or is it the buil in microphone of sony's camera ? :)

You should Become a RU-vidr.

What are you using for your Microphone in this video? Built-in?

are you using a gimbal in this ?

The only trouble with the flippy-screen, is vloggers tend to look at it instead of the lens 50% of the time. Not the camera's fault, of course.

Can we attach ulanzi lense into the zv1f?

Just ordered the ZV-1F! which camera is the ND filter needed for?

I would like to use a dummy battery so I can rig it out. Is there a notch on the zv1f to do it?

Agreed! Picking up one for my wife. She wants a small simple camera she can go out and about with to take a couple photos and video for her IG. She feel in love with the ease of my Fuji x100f and this will be a great little camera for her since it’s a bit better. Plus the easy webcam functions.

That nature there is fantastic 😃🙃🙃🙃🙃

Finally someone is being honest and made me optimistic again that i can buy zv1f and still be pleased 😅😅😅😅

Hey man great video I’m glad you put this out for us smaller creators that are trying to up our game. Did you use the cameras microphone or use an external one?

I had my eye on the ZV-1 for a while, but I noticed the price difference so I came to YT for a comparison. You have me sold! I ordered right after 3:38 lol. Picking up the ZV-1F after work. Im new to vlogging so it’s good enough for me. Thank you!

Thank you for this!

killed it mate, have purchased this lil beauty and on my way to creating new content ! BOOM

Thank you sean o'malley

Love it bro 😂

Your video just popped up (congrats on the algorhythm!), and caught my eye. I just bought the ZV-1 and have been looking at videos for ZV-E10 as well trying to decide which is better to keep. I have. Lumix GX8 that is weather sealed and some great glass but I just never use it and really wanted something smaller, even though the Lumix is a great size. Appreciate the side by side comparison here and now it's making me think about that...Thx for video!

Did you shoot in 1080p ? How did you find the 1080p quality overall ? I know that the a6400 line (except the a6000) has very bad 1080p.