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Sony ZV-1

Ever since Sony introduced its original RX100 in 2012, the firm has tended to update its premium enthusiast-focused compact camera annually. But with six variants now on the market at prices ranging from £330 to £1,200, this year it's decided to do something different. With the new ZV-1, it's repackaged technology from the RX100 line into a distinctly different design that's optimised for vloggers who are producing videos for YouTube. Along the way, it's added a number of new features that have been specifically designed for the job. So what does this mean, and is the ZV-1 also a viable option for photographers who predominantly shoot still images?

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At first glance, the ZV-1 looks like just another a run-of-the-mill pocket compact camera. However, a

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