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Sony ZV-1

33 reviews

Jun, 2025

Positive
portability (13)
screen (6)
performance (5)
usability (4)
design (3)

Negative
battery (4)
viewfinder (3)
zoom (2)
lens (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Sony ZV-1. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the size and performance are on the whole positive. The usability and screen are also appreciated. There are mixed comments on the image stabilizer and focus. The zoom and lens get critical reviews.

portability, screen, usability, performance, size

battery, viewfinder, lens, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony ZV-1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Thomas Deehan (trustedreviews.com)

Sony ZV-1 Review | Trusted Reviews

The ZV-1 is Sony's first all-in-one camera designed specifically for vloggers, but does it do enough to attract people away from their smartphones?

Unbelievable mic quality;Top-tier autofocus;Instant bokeh mode

Can overheat indoors;Convoluted menus that are a pain to use;Micro-USB rather than USB-C

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (t3.com)

Sony ZV1 review

With a range of video-friendly specs, is the Sony ZV1 the ultimate vlogging camera?

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Wilson (techradar.com)

Sony ZV-1 review

A powerful pocket vlogging camera for YouTubers

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

Average video stabilization ; Touchscreen still very limited ; Micro USB rather than USB-C

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. Those seeking super-smooth walking footage...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Sony ZV-1 review: Vlogging champ

Designed with vloggers in mind, this compact camera has great video and sound tools. Is it the camera to up your YouTube game?

180-degree flip-out screen ; Video processing is impressive ; Fast autofocus and real-time tracking ; Great sound recording potential

Battery life could be better ; No viewfinder ; Battery/SD card door is inconvenient for tripod use ; Short zoom range

Sony's latest camera is nimble, lightweight and powerful. With its advanced processing capabilities, fast auto focus and real-time tracking combined with the impressively clear audio capture and the useful flip-out screen, it really is a great option...

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Thomas Deehan (recombu.com)

Sony ZV-1 Review

The Sony ZV-1 is Sony's first attempt at creating a dedicated camera for vloggers, operating as the next step up from smartphones but with the same accessibility that has made them so popular with content creators.

– bokeh mode, high-end microphone and solid autofocus

What we didn’t like – occasional overheating and convoluted menus

If you’re looking for a compact all-in-one vlogging camera, then look no further than the Sony ZV-1. While the device might not be up to scratch for indoor filming, it’s an absolute beast when taken outside, thanks to its unbelievable mic quality and...

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv)

Sony ZV-1 review

Sony's after the vloggers

Great stills, video, and audio ; ND filter ; No record time limit

Touch screen limitations ; Battery/card inaccessible if mounted ; Narrow field-of-view

After reviewing it, we bought one for our on-the-go video… ‘nuff said

Jun, 2020

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Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1

This innovative compact camera is aimed at content creators and vloggers, offering great video capabilities such as 4K recording and S-Log gamma. Its high-quality built-in microphone comes with a windshield for outdoor shooting; alternatively an...

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Sony ZV-1 II

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Sony has designed the ZV-1 II to be the perfect camera for vloggers. It has a tiltable screen, a wide-angle lens, and comes with a wind screen to help record clear audio outdoors. But does this new model manage an award-winning performance? Read our...

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony ZV-1 Review

The Sony ZV-1 is designed to be the perfect compact camera for vloggers, with 4K video recording, a vari-angle screen that faces the front, and a number of features specifically for vloggers. Let's find out how it performs.

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Wilson Wong (techgoondu.com)

Goondu review: Sony ZV-1 June 16th, 2020 | by Wilson Wong Imaging 0 The Sony ZV-1. PHOTO: Handout

Based on the RX100 compact cameras, the new Sony ZV-1 camera is aimed at folks who want to take great videos. It's not cheap but does many things right.

Jun, 2020