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Sony ZV-1

Hot shoe

This accepts Sony’s XYST1M microphone (£142) or the windshield for the built-in mic, but won’t work with the FDA-EV1MK viewfinder.

Short fast zoom

The large-aperture zoom is similar, but not identical to that used by the RX100 V, with a 25-70mm equivalent range and switchable 3-stop ND filter.

Articulated screen

For the first time on a camera this size, Sony has employed a side-hinged screen, which can be angled in almost any direction.

Premium microphone

The large top grille conceals a microphone that employs

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