Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- DCZV1/W
- SKU:
- 10316866
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Very Versatile!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out of the box, very easy to use. However, menu can be confusing. Watch some YouTube videos to learn more about its settings. Microphone is better than iPhone with option to add an external mic. One negative would be the battery door. When using a tripod, battery can't be opened. As a result, be sure to purchase a cage which gives an option for battery door to be opened. Best feature—using USB cable to livestream! Be sure to update the camera's firmware to 2.0. Have fun!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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Not for beginners maybe
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good camera if you know what you’re doing. I was completely new to cameras when I bought this and I struggled a lot with settings, etc. I ended up returning it and going with another brand, but I think I would’ve kept it if I had a couple years experience under my belt.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaS,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1 camera. We're glad to hear that you find our camera good and we also respect your decision in returning it. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
3-18-2024
Sony Social Support
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera the 1080p quality on this thing blows up really nice on bigger screens looks like 4k. The 4k is also nice but I don't use it as much since 1080p looks nice and saves on data. It is super nice and portable. The battery lasts a decent time. I've used it to record multiple takes for about 3 hrs? before needed to change the battery. Not bad for the tiny battery. The mic is also really good. Lot's of settings and autofocus is fire. I do recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy and excited to hear that you love your ZV1! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! - Glenn
Sony Vibes
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably one of the best cameras to vlog. Everything that is mentioned on the description is true. I love the auto focus.
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Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Sony Video Camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera is great for someone getting into vlogging or filming others. I got it to film a client. The audio was decent too even without a mic. But it does have a spot for a mic to be connected. Overall, I would say it's a excellent starter video camera.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaddyM,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as an excellent camera for videos. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 2-28-2024
Sony Social Support
LOVE MY ZV1
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera. It is made for technologically challenged folks like me. What I mean by that is everything like focus and fade detection happens automatically with zero effort on my part. It also has an NDr filter and some way of prioritizing your face in different lighting. So you can be vlogging on a sunny day and then walk thru a dark tunnel and your face will be in view and illuminated. The aperture is not huge but this is not meant to be a full fledged video camera it is truly a vlogging camera.
I would recommend this to a friendA GREAT YOUTUBE CAMERA
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From all of the reviews on YouTube this is the best affordable YouTube camera you can get. It does overheat if you are in a hot area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Numberonefan,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it a great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 12-10-2024
Sony Social Support
Crisp image quality, but not so simple.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The video and image quality are notably Sony, but the settings to get this camera how you want it to be are finnicky and slightly cumbersome. I see the M2 version seems to address some of them, but I find similar image quality in an iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is much easier to use. Hands down, though, the product showcase setting is remarkable!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeorgeB,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved this camera and that you were impressed with the quality of the images it captures. If you need assistance navigating the camera menu or using it, please feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360 so the we can assist you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
Great!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful affordable small camera with great features and awesome picture quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarinaM,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 3-11-2025
Sony Social Support
As Good as You've Heard.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera needs no introduction, and is probably the most popular "blogging" camera out there, and for good reason. For the price, this thing rivals bulky cinema cameras that would set you back thousands just 10 years ago. It's also extremely easy to use, so bridges the gap between enthusiast cameras and phone cameras. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jsears, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1 camera. We are glad that to hear that you found the camera easy to use and is bridging the gap between enthusiast cameras and phone cameras. For the camera's price, features, and portability, it has now become one of the popular cameras for content creators. Thank you for highly recommending the camera. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
Good starter camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality camera with clear pictures and videos. The battery lasts about 5 hours and it’s very easy to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlannisN, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1 is a great camera for pictures and video. We are happy you are enjoying your unit. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (01/05/2025) Sony Social Support
Nice but needs more battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera only down side is the battery life. It lasts about an hour or an hour and a half if you are working with it on and off with video and photos.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for the review. We do recommend a bigger camera with a bigger battery size like our ILCE series.
Best point and shoot camera ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has done the unthinkable with this little vlogging camera...they have rolled out features that will be included in future top of the line mirrorless cameras. Like any camera the ZV-1 ain't perfect but for the price and the options available it is the perfect tool for the right job. An included mic muff makes for very good sound and a flip out screen that every Sony shooter has wanted for years. Paired with the shooting grip this little camera is a powerhouse that punches way above its weight-class or price point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for the great review.
Z10 loving it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this cámara. The features are excellent and there is a YouTube video to help learn all the different features. Excellent for video making, easy to connect to the tv for viewing. The speaker is crisp and if you are filming and talking it’s great. You can add additional microphones and light.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCDS,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved the camera and found its features to be amazing. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 10-7-2023
Sony Social Support
Compact, sharp but weak battery
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its portable and takes photos better than an iPhone 14 pro but the battery drains quickly especially in the Florida Sun.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RitzStudio, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear you are happy with the quality photos you are getting from this camera. Thank you for the feedback on the battery, it will help us to keep improving future products. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-19-25 Sony Social Support
Best camera ever!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best camera I could ever ask for tbh The quality is top notch for both pictures and videos✨
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Noela,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as the best camera ever. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 1-31-2025
Sony Social Support
No built-in flash
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was SO excited about this camera but didn't realize it didn't have a built-in flash, which was a deal breaker for me. Day time shots turned out great though!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello user181926, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest feedback as it will help us to keep improving future products. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 08-16-25 Sony Social Support
Great quality, beginner friendly
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loving this camera so far. Pictures are extremely clear and it is very beginner-friendly. I had no problem figuring out how to use it. Only drawback is it does not have a flash, I ordered an external one.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariNyE123ynR,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved this camera impressed with the quality of the images it captures. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 5-29-2024
Sony Social Support
Mitch614
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The clarity this camera provides is so beautiful and breathtaking. The pictures seems as if your still there, and the videos are 4k quality. I took the camera on my European trip and everyone raves how the colors makes the pictures come alive. Purchase this, you won’t be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MeMaw,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1 camera. We're glad to hear that our camera provides you with beautiful images and breathtaking videos during your last trip. It's always rewarding to know that our efforts to develop high-quality products have paid off.
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle 10-8-2023
Sony Social Support
Solid camera for the value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Once I got used to the settings and features, I like it a whole lot more. I use this for tutorials on haircuts as well as filming family stuff. The photos come out nice, the quality of video is very clear however if you use continuous shooting, it will start to heat up and the exposure darkens. I’m getting used to it, learning how to manage the overheating, eventually will add a better camera to my arsenal, for now, this does what I need very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Try to set the AUTO POWER OFF TEMP setting to HIGH to get more recording time. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! - Glenn