Great stills, video, and audio, ND filter, No record time limit
Touch screen limitations, Battery/card inaccessible if mounted, Narrow field-of-view
The Sony ZV-1's articulating screen really does set it apart from its main rival, the Canon G7 X Mk III. It feels robust, and the fact opening the screen out powers the camera from cold is a neat little time-saving party trick. Footage captured on the vl...
Pocketable body, Good image quality, Fully articulated screen, Clever new vlogging features
No viewfinder option, Frustrating controls, Minimal touchscreen functionality
With the ZV-1, Sony has made a really interesting little camera that takes RX100-series technology and gives it a video-centric twist. Its new vlogging features generally work well, and appear cleverly targeted to its intended audience. But the flip side...
Published: 2020-05-26, Author: Mark , review by: techradar.com
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 mig...
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
The way we see it, the ZV-1 could fulfil two needs. It's a great step up in video and audio quality for those who would normally use the front-facing selfie camera on their smartphone. It's also a great, compact secondary camera for those who shoot more p...
Abstract: Digital point-and-shoot cameras were the preferred tool of many a family a photographer, but smartphones have overtaken them in popularity, ease of use, and imaging acumen in recent years. If you've got the latest iPhone, Galaxy, or Pixel in your pocket t...
Compact form factor, Rotating touch screen, Advanced features
Absence of viewfinder, Single lens, Average stabilization
The Sony ZV-1 addresses several pain-points for vloggers and self-shooters. While I am not one, I spent most of the pandemic shooting videos from home for it is part of my job. And, the experience was bizarre often due to the lack of equipment. The Sony Z...
Abstract: Given the kind of year we have been having, I have done some really funny things, especially on videos. In a bid to get back in front of the camera, but with myself as the camera person, I have tried everything from balancing the smartphone on a book to r...
Published: 2020-12-18, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Ask a photographer what type of camera will give you the best photos and they'll likely suggest a mirrorless model with changeable lenses-but for many casual shooters, they're just too bulky and complicated for day-to-day use. Most folks reach for their s...
Good, Compact body, Fully articulating display, Neat vlogger-friendly features, HDR profiles supported, Quick autofocus, Good photo and video quality
Sluggish AF in very dim lighting, Weak battery life, Display has limited touch functionality, Awkward battery door design
The Sony ZV-1 has turned out to be a fantastic little camera, even if you don't care about vlogging. The fact that it packs in nearly all the features of a RX100 VII, at a lower price is a good enough reason to consider it. If you opt for the standalone v...
Fast and reliable autofocus, Feature-rich, Can record 4K videos
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. The level of customisation and...
