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
expertreviews.co.uk
4 years ago

Sony ZV-1 : Cheaper than ever this Cyber Monday

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
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RTINGS
3 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera White - Brand New review

The Sony ZV-1 is great for vlogging. The camera's compact, lightweight design makes it easy to carry around handheld for long periods, and it feels comfortable to shoot with when held in a selfie position. Its fully articulated screen makes it easy to monitor yourself while vlogging.
Pros:
  • Compact, lightweight design., Excellent overall video stabilization performance., Sharp, bright, fully articulated screen., Amazing autofocus performance.
Cons:
  • Poor battery life., Overheating issues in 4k., No touch navigation.
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Camera Decision
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

First introduced in May 2020 , Sony ZV-1 is a 20.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Fully articulated touch screen and 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 lens.
Pros:
  • Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Image Stabilization
  • Articulating Screen
  • External Flash Shoe
  • 4K (UHD) Video
  • Touch Screen
  • RAW Shooting
  • Face Detection Focusing
  • 20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
  • 12.800 Max ISO
  • 315 Focus Points
  • 922k dots LCD Resolution
  • 1/32000s Electronic...
Cons:
  • No Built-in Viewfinder
  • Low Battery Life: 260 shots
  • No Environmental Sealing
  • 70 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage
  • Optical Zoom only 2.9X
Read more on Camera Decision
PC Magazine
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

The Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers.
Pros:
  • Compact form factor
  • Flip-out touch screen
  • Bright
  • sharp zoom lens
  • Excellent in-camera audio
  • External mic and flash support
  • 4K video capture
Cons:
  • A wider-angle lens would be welcome
  • Limited touch features
  • Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask
  • Underwhelming battery life
  • No in-camera flash
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PC Magazine
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Review

The Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers. The Sony ZV-1 ($799.99) is the company's first compact camera built just for vloggers. It shares a lot of its tech with the RX100 family, including the lens from the RX100 VA and the imaging engine from the RX100 VII. Those models are stills-first, though, while with the ZV-1 you get a more video-friendly design, with a flip-forward LCD and a best-in-class internal microphone. It's a good camera for vloggers, but not a home run—the lens is a little tight for walk-and-talk footage, and the battery life is underwhelming.Small Enough for Pockets The ZV-1 is a small camera, just 2.4 by 4.2 by 1.7 inches (HWD) and 10.4 ounces. Its lens doesn't completely retract into the body—it juts out a little bit—but it's compact enough for most pockets. Sony has opted for a composite material for the body, a departure from the metal exterior used by the RX100 series. It's a fine change if you ask me—the body feels solid and the finish is likely to hold up better over time. There's still a bit of m...
Pros:
  • Compact form factor
  • Flip-out touch screen
  • Bright, sharp zoom lens
  • Excellent in-camera audio
  • External mic and flash support
  • 4K video capture
Cons:
  • A wider-angle lens would be welcome
  • Limited touch features
  • Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask
  • Underwhelming battery life
  • No in-camera flash
Read more on PC Magazine
PC Magazine UK
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 (Review Sony ZV-1)

A point-and-shoot camera built just for vlogging
Pros:
  • Compact form factor, Flip-out touch screen, Bright, sharp zoom lens, Excellent in-camera audio, External mic and flash support, 4K video capture
Cons:
  • A wider-angle lens would be welcome, Limited touch features, Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask, Underwhelming battery life, No in-camera flash
Read more on PC Magazine UK
Tom's Guide
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

The Sony ZV-1 should win the hearts of many vloggers thanks to its blend of compelling video features, very good quality footage and ease of use. The Sony ZV-1 is an excellent investment for vloggers who are just starting out in the field, or even those who have been at it for a while but who aren’t...
Pros:
  • Powerful yet easy-to-use features, Relatively inexpensive, Very good quality video and stills, Excellent AF, Very good quality audio, Can be used as a webcam
Cons:
  • May not be versatile enough for advanced vloggers, Image stabilization could be better, Streaming and webcam features not available on macOS Big Sur
Read more on Tom's Guide
Gadgets Now
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

Sony has added a lot of features to the ZV-1 camera. The entire autofocus and its feature pack stand out, the image and video quality is worth the praise and the design and convenience of the shooting grip can't be ignored.
Read more on Gadgets Now
TechRadar UK
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

The Sony ZV-1 is the best compact vlogging camera you can buy. Its mix of a bright lens, superb autofocus and design tweaks like the side-flipping screen make it a powerful pocket video option with few peers.
Pros:
  • Class-leading autofocus
  • Bright lens for lovely video bokeh
  • Hotshoe and 3.5mm mic port
  • Side-flipping screen ideal for video
  • Fits in your pocket
Cons:
  • Average video stabilization
  • Touchscreen still very limited
  • Micro USB rather than USB-C
Read more on TechRadar UK
Digital Camera World
5 years ago

Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera ZV1 review

Some might dismiss the ZV-1 as yet another Sony RX100 variant, but it’s much more than that. The sensor and lens might be familiar, but the body, the controls, the audio and the rear screen are all new and different and optimised brilliantly for vlogging.
Pros:
  • Vari-angle rear screen
  • Clip on wind shield
  • Brilliantly fast AF
Cons:
  • Minimum focus distance changes with zoom
  • Stabilization seems pretty jerky
  • Why a 3:2 screen and not 16:9?
Read more on Digital Camera World
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