Rating 4.0 39 reviews

A newer model Sony ZV-1 II was released in May 2023.

Manufacturer: Sony
price SGD 919.00 - SGD 969.00
Amateur Photographer
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

Andy Westlake explores Sony's unique new compact camera that's specifically designed for vloggers
Pros:
  • Pocketable body
  • Good image quality
  • Fully articulated screen
  • Clever new vlogging features
  • Pocketable body
  • Good image quality
  • Fully articulated screen
  • Clever new vlogging features
Cons:
  • No viewfinder option
  • Frustrating controls
  • Minimal touchscreen functionality
  • No viewfinder option
  • Frustrating controls
  • Minimal touchscreen functionality
Read more on Amateur Photographer
ePHOTOzine
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

It's easy to find little quirks and oddities, and things that you wish that Sony would fix. NTSC/PAL switchover being the most annoying of them in my opinion. If you want to switch from 25fps, to 30fps, you need to switch from PAL to NTSC, and the camera requires a different memory card, or for the...
Pros:
  • Defocus / Clear Background works very well
  • Product focus for video works extremely well
  • For video
  • this camera is exceptional (it just works)
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Fast
  • reliable focus
  • Good colour reproduction
  • Good noise performance
  • Deadcat included
Cons:
  • Tripod socket too close to the battery compartment
  • Long menu system feels disorganised
  • PAL/NTSC switch for 30/25fps requires card change/format
  • Lacks built-in flash
  • Screen dims and can be difficult to view outdoors
  • MicroUSB connection
Read more on ePHOTOzine
Trusted Reviews
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

The Sony ZV-1 is a huge leap forward in merging the accessibility of a smartphone and the proficiency of a dedicated camera into one device. It's not perfect, and we hope to see its overheating issues and convoluted menus resolved in its eventual successor, but as a first attempt, Sony has created...
Pros:
  • Unbelievable mic quality
  • Top-tier autofocus
  • Instant bokeh mode
Cons:
  • Can overheat indoors
  • Convoluted menus that are a pain to use
  • Micro-USB rather than USB-C
Read more on Trusted Reviews
Trusted Reviews
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Review

The Sony ZV-1 is a huge leap forward in merging the accessibility of a smartphone and the proficiency of a dedicated camera into one device. It's not perfect, and we hope to see its overheating issues and convoluted menus resolved in its eventual successor, but as a first attempt, Sony has created the all-in-one device that vloggers have been waiting for.
Pros:
  • Unbelievable mic quality
  • Top-tier autofocus
  • Instant bokeh mode
Cons:
  • Can overheat indoors
  • Convoluted menus that are a pain to use
  • Micro-USB rather than USB-C
Read more on Trusted Reviews
expertreviews.co.uk
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

Sony ZV-1: A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation
Pros:
  • Small and lightweight
  • Great video quality
  • Excellent autofocus performance
Cons:
  • Limited physical controls
  • Disappointing battery life
  • Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
Read more on expertreviews.co.uk
expertreviews.co.uk
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 : The best vlogging camera on the market

A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation
Pros:
  • Small and lightweight
  • Great video quality
  • Excellent autofocus performance
Cons:
  • Limited physical controls
  • Disappointing battery life
  • Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
Read more on expertreviews.co.uk
expertreviews.co.uk
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 : The best vlogging camera on the market is on sale for Black Friday

A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation
Pros:
  • Small and lightweight
  • Great video quality
  • Excellent autofocus performance
Cons:
  • Limited physical controls
  • Disappointing battery life
  • Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
Read more on expertreviews.co.uk
T3
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

Rather than updating the already excellent RX100 series, Sony’s vlogging compact makes a lot of sense. You get a one-inch sensor, a fully-articulating screen and a range of very video-friendly features.
Pros:
  • Small
  • lightweight and compact
  • Fully articulating screen
  • Video-friendly specs
  • Cheaper than RX100 series
Cons:
  • Image stabilisation could be better
  • Can’t use the touchscreen for everything
Read more on T3
Indian Express
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

At Rs 69,990, the Sony ZV-1 is just what a lot of content creators have been waiting for. Read on to know more about it....
Read more on Indian Express
expertreviews.co.uk
4 years ago

Sony ZV-1 : Save £100 this Black Friday

A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation
Pros:
  • Small and lightweight
  • Great video quality
  • Excellent autofocus performance
Cons:
  • Limited physical controls
  • Disappointing battery life
  • Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
Read more on expertreviews.co.uk
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