Abstract: 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 external...
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...
Published: 2021-04-19, Author: Terry , review by: tomsguide.com
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
May not be versatile enough for advanced vloggers, Image stabilization could be better, Streaming and webcam features not available on macOS Big Sur
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 interested in getting bogged down in overcomplicated rigs. The clever sideways-opening flip-out scre...
Abstract: Whether you're just sharing clips with friends or you're launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there's a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look or control you're after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle len...
Published: 2020-10-26, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
Abstract: In terms of sensor area, weight, size and price, they couldn't be more different, and yet they're both targeting similar people, in particular the needs of video creators with a number of overlapping features – including similar photo and video resolution...
Vlogging and video capture, travel photo and video, family photography
Users that need a longer zoom range and users that have no need for video or the video-focused features of this camera
The ZV-1 is a solid option for vloggers and photographers looking for a compact camera with a fast lens and great video and still image quality. Its novel microphone and video-friendly ergonomics are big plusses, but we want to see Sony introduce a more m...
