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...
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...
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...
