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

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.

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

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

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 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!!!!!

One of the bests VIDEOS on this topic, you made a video instead of just talking and showing b roll clips you SHOWED it, that’s what video is all about! ❤

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

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!

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

The best comparison video. Really well done and thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

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 :)

man, you really so easily sold this beautiful camera. your way with words and also your relatability and honestness made me immediately like and subscribe. not to mention your theory on the pr teams of big corporate companies wanting to gain more profit... you made it make sense.

This video is the reason I’m purchasing the Zv1f LOL. Thank you for your honesty and to the point m, real world review.

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.

Best review I’ve seen. Straight to the point and great points. I’m on my way to buy it now

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

Thank you so much for this honest review. I started out a travel vlogging YT page, and all these other cameras are super unaffordable for me. I’m now super excited to buy!! 😊

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!

Thanks for this video. I am thinking about getting the zv1f and you have convinced me. I have filmed on my smartphone for year's and I have finally decided I need an actual camera to film on.

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.

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!

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!!

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!

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.

The review we actually needed. Thank you ;)

I think you nailed it when you speculated on why we don't see ZV1 to ZB1F direct comparison videos.

Thank you!! I've been having such a hard time with all of this! I'm a full time nursing student who is horrible at all things tech, but have a million useful things I want to share to help people in my place. I've been recording on my iphone and doing occasional voiceovers on my mac, and for the life of me, I can't even get myself to watch my own videos half the time because its a hard watch. I just want something simple and user friendly to put out videos and this is the only resource I've found that I can understand. I swear I was just on the phone complaining about constantly being out of iphone storage, but my icloud ran out and can't back up, and now I can't do yet ANOTHER software update due to lack of storage. I really appreciate this, seriously.

Ordered it last night thanks to your review, confident it’ll do what I need.

You nailed this comparison vid bro! Great vid! Sony should pay you for this vid! I just ordered my ZV-1F as a podcast camera because of you. Thanks 🏆

watched this video all the way through. your info, insight, and humour are so valuable! thank you for helping me make this decision to upgrade my gear from my iphone with minimal storage (although zv1f is pricier here in canada nearing $700 and the zv1 at $1000) with a wonderful side by side shot!

The best comparison ever! Thank you for made this super useful video 👍🏻

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

Thank you so much for filming this incredible video!! Excellent quality and extremely helpful and informative!! The Sony ZV1 and the Sony ZV1F are the two cameras I’m deciding between this video was extremely helpful and informative 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Just a awesome explanation video. Thank you very much. I needed it.

Thank you. This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for 🥺😊

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

This is the best video ever, exactly what I was looking for 🎉🎉🎉

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.

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!

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

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

Thank you for saying this! I am honestly not picky about "amazing cinematics" so I was really hoping this simple camera was going to be high quality and just what I needed. Thank you for this honest review.

Such an awesome review. Thanks for the honest words and the work you put into this video. Greetings from Germany, you got a new sub 😎👍

Great video and right to the point. I'm your 55th subscriber, keep making videos, you're a natural.

Thank you. I just purchased this camera. It arrives Monday 🌺🌍🙏🏽

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 😉

subbed, loved this review pal. I own the zv1 as a decent travel camera but Ill probably get the ZV1f at some point as well.

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

I came across your video after watching the exact Gerald Undone video you reference. Your example of sacrificing a cute video of your son in order to take another completely resonated with me. My phone is at capacity and I am constantly faced with these choices. My cameras never are. The two platforms should never be compared in an apples-to-apples fashion. For me, I film a lot of stuff from a stationary perspective when I am either on my soapbox or doing a tutorial video. I needed something more compact and portable than my DSLR gear, wide angle, and NOT GoPro (I want to launch my GoPro into the sun). Your review sold me on this compact, all-in-one daily driver. I am looking forward to giving it a spin over the next couple weeks.

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.

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 with actual usage of both cameras instead on of in studio type of reviews using a completely $$$$ different camera

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!

I've just purchased the zv-1F, thanks for this!

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

this video and the review is amazing. the only video i enjoyed watching about this camera. i watched the whole thing 💕

I like that saying comparison is the their of joy. People are always trying to chase after the latest and greatest and consequently more expensive. But sometimes you can find what you need in with a descent price and good form factor.

Thank you for this video I just purchased the zv1f and it was the best decision

Finally a good review on the cameras. Everybody else was talking Str8 BS. Thank You 🙏

Damn. I was reeeeeally close to buying the ZV-1 but after watching this I'll add the F to it. Thanks for this side by side comparison. Great stuff. Subscribed. 🙏

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

Thank you for this. Seriously!

Good video man zv1 is my everyday use camera for vlogs and my KZfaq channel ! Love it

Great video! Made me feel good about my first camera purchase. I was worried I made the wrong choice lol.

I rarely leave comments, but I enjoyed this candid review even 7 months later. Subbing.

Was watching this and at the end subscribed… was expecting you to have 20k subscribers! Really good content keep it up ❤

Thank you for this!

Good comparison. Thanks.

Thank you for making this!!

My man you gained a sub, thank you

I really like the footage of the zv 1f, glad i bought it!

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

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.

Since im going mainly for a live stream/ stationary camera, tthe ZV-1F looks good enough for me! Thanks for saving me money lol

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

Thank you sir. You made my final decision today to really go for zv1f than iphone15 pro.

Great review, thank you!

Thanks for your video! You solidified my decision to get the camera.

Subbed This was an eye opener

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!

Great video and thank you for being honest

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

finally someone who understands why i dont want to film on my phone. like of course my phone has a great camera and i could easily use it to make videos but i dont want to have to choose between precious memories and content

Man I wholeheartedly agree with why a "budget" camera is so much better than any smartphone. Every point you made but especially the privacy and SD card slot point lol It's COMPLETELY private and for my eyes only where as everything in the cloud is monitored.

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.

Best video comparison EVER!

i really enjoyed every single argument. Thank you. Keep it up

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?

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

This video just convinced me to get the zv-1f right now

Came from seeing your picture on Best Buy 😅 good marketing

Good review 👍 keep it up!

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

Good one. I just did a comparison too the other day and I'm still undecided. My biggest issue is that they got rid of the slomo features, that was great for archery shots. On the other hand I love the usb-c, wider lens and the fact that the lens doesn't move, especially by mistake when it's in my backpack..

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.

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.

cool. 1 yr ago and still helpful, thanks!

A really valueable video.

It is such an authentic and powerful video that convinced me enough to buy ZV1F over ZV1 for my videos.