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...
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
Bottom LineThe Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers...
Small, lightweight and compact,Fully articulating screen,Video-friendly specs,Cheaper than RX100 series,
Image stabilisation could be better, Can't use the touchscreen for everything,
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. If you want a pocket-friendly vlogging model this is...
Small and lightweight, Great video quality, Excellent autofocus performance
Limited physical controls, Disappointing battery life, Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
The ZV-1 is a strong all-rounder that punches well outside its size class. With solid stills and excellent video features, it should be on the radar of every social content creator.Sony Vlog camera ZV-1 | Digital Camera (Vari-angle Screen for Vlogging, 4K...
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,
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 successo...
