What camera should I buy instead of the sony zv 1?

If you're weighing the ZV-1, the closest swap on this site is the Sony ZV-1 II. It's still a fixed-lens 1-inch compact with a 20.1-megapixel sensor, but its zoom is wider, at 18-50mm equivalent, which suits vlogging at arm's length. Pick it if you film yourself often and want that extra width.

If you want room to grow, the Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame mirrorless vlogging camera. It's a bigger and different kind of purchase, not a pocket camera, and you'd be buying into a lens mount for years.

For most people starting out, I'd still point you to Your first camera: a mirrorless APS-C body with its kit zoom usually goes further than a compact. I can't speak to current prices or availability here, so check those before you buy.

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