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Testseek.com have collected 106 expert reviews of the Sony ZV-1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony ZV-1.
Award: Most Awarded May 2020
May 2020
 
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106 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Easy to operate
  • Accurate autofocus
  • Good image quality straight from the camera  
  • Log profiles for post-processing
  • Compact form factor
  • Flip-out touch screen
  • Bright
  • Sharp zoom lens
  • Excellent in-camera audio
  • External mic and flash support
  • 4K video capture
  • Best vlogging cameras you can buy today
  • 4K Video
  • Naturally
  • Being targeted at video and vlogging enthusiasts
  • The ZV-1 is capable of shooting 4K footage and exposure can be controlled automatically or manually
  • Sound is just as important as the image qu
  • 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
  • Vari-angle rear screen
  • Clip on wind shield
  • Brilliantly fast AF
  • Pocketable
  • Advanced video features
  • Price
  • Compact
  • Lightweight design
  • Excellent overall video stabilization performance
  • Sharp
  • Fully articulated screen
  • Amazing autofocus performance
  • Vlogger-friendly features
  • Great picture quality
  • Vlogging and video capture
  • Travel photo and video
  • Family photography
  • Small and lightweight
  • Fast autofocus with reliable face/eye tracking
  • Built-in high-quality microphone
  • Fully articulating screen
  • Good video quality

The editors didn't like

  • With Active (electronic) image stabilization
  • You lose wide angle
  • No headphone jack
  • A wider-angle lens would be welcome
  • Limited touch features
  • Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask
  • Underwhelming battery life
  • No in-camera flash
  • No viewfinder built-in
  • The redesigned grip is best for left-handers
  • May not be versatile enough for advanced vloggers
  • Image stabilization could be better
  • Streaming and webcam features not available on macOS Big Sur
  • Minimum focus distance changes with zoom
  • Stabilization seems pretty jerky
  • Why a 3
  • 2 screen and not 16
  • 9
  • Poor battery life
  • Lens isn't wide enough
  • Hardware quirks like Micro USB
  • Screen won't work with polarized sunglasses
  • Overheating issues in 4k
  • No touch navigation
  • Outdated micro-USB charging system
  • Average stabilization
  • Average battery life
  • Users that need a longer zoom range and users that have no need for video or the video-focused features of this camera
  • Lens needs to be wider
  • No headphone port
  • Limited touch screen functions
  • Summary
  • The ZV-1 is Sony's first RX100-series camera designed specifically for vlogging. It does that job well thanks to a lightweight body
  • Built-in high-quality microphone
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  Published: 2021-01-01, Author: Nandagopal , review by: indianexpress.com

  • 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...

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  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...

 
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  Published: 2020-10-09, review by: gadgets.ndtv.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2020-10-01, review by: gadgetsnow.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2020-07-24, review by: in.pcmag.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2021-02-15, Author: Zachary , review by: hardwarezone.com.my

  • Abstract:  Summary Zach gets to play with Sony's brand new ZV-1 compact camera. Built on the RX100, but designed for videography, is the ZV-1 the ultimate compact vlogging camera? (Note: First published on 27th Ma...

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  Published: 2020-12-29, review by: technave.com

  • Abstract:  A few weeks ago, we've introduced the small and compact point to shoot camera, the Sony ZV-1 with 4 K resolution shooting capabities, super-slow motion shot features as well as the nice small compact lightweight form factor. Today, we will be showing you...

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  Published: 2020-11-27, review by: technave.com

  • Abstract:  The Sony ZV-1 is the most anticipated point and shoot camera recently, and you may have seen our Sony ZV-1 livestream last few weeks that we introduced its features and the 4K resolution shooting ability as well as the super-slow motion shot features pack...

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  Published: 2020-11-25, review by: technave.com

  • Low battery life, no dial mode, no viewfinder, and no charger included, Conclusion If you are serious about vlogging, then go for it

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  Published: 2020-11-24, review by: technave.com

  • Abstract:  Sony has just launched the Sony ZV-1 not long ago which is set to be a user-friendly compact camera for vloggers. It features a 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor DRAM chip and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T large-aperture lens. Moreover...

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