Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- DCZV1/W
- SKU:
- 6435229
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the ZV-1 camera for its great camera quality, ease of use, overall performance, convenient size, and light weight. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding battery life and overheating. Others mention the desire for a flash, difficulty viewing the screen with polarized sunglasses, and the price.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Best photography/vlogging camera!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love my Sony ZV-1. It is the perfect camera for a beginner in the vlogging/photography world. It is very intuitive with many preset options to guide me as I learn. 100% would recommend if you want great quality photos and videos with a way to learn the technology.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RtRVlog, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would like to thank you for your review on the Sony ZV-1. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you love the camera! -Nick
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Flash
It’s aight
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good for video vlog and daytime pics.. wish it had a flash
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeeT,
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 good camera for capturing pictures and videos. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 11-12-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Amazing Vlogging Camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for Vlogging. The camera feels very sturdy in my hands and bag! The footage also looks crips, autofocus is great, and this is a simple, easy, affordable camera to use especially for first-timers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NewVlogger, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our ZV-1 camera and its vloggers centric design. We are glad that you have made the right decision. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Content creation
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it so much. Very easy to use and beginner friendly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuhiA,
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 love it and 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 12-16-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
ZV1 of my dreams!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is one of the best vloggin cameras out there. It will fit your pocket, the lens gets a little tight with the active stabilization but nothing to worry too much about
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlvaroC,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback about the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as the best vlogging camera. Its small size adds to its portability making it ready whenever a content worthy scene comes up.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
- Cons mentioned:Battery life, Overheating
Sony zv1 review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a relley hood camera for beginners but the only problems is that it over heat easily so it turns off a lot when it over heats and the battery on it doesn’t last long
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Martin, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the zv-1 camera. We're sorry to hear your having issues with the overheating on this camera. The duration of time available for movie recording varies depending on the file format/recording settings for movies, memory card, ambient temperature, Wi-Fi network environment, condition of the camera before you start recording, and condition of the charging of the battery. Something you can try is to set the [Auto Power OFF Temp.] to [High]. This will allow you to record longer as it raises the threshold for the Overheat Warning. For more assistance on this matter, please contact Sony Support at 239-245-6360 as we would love to help you improve your recording times. Thank you. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 09-29-23 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
Very portable
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good video camera that can fit in your pocket and also takes decent pictures. Good for on the go shots.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasonW, 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 good camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 5-8-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life, Overheating
Canon ZV1
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s very good quality, however the battery doesn’t last long and it overheats. Besides that, it’s overall a very good vlogging camera.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Didi,
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 very good camera for vlogging. There are suggestions that can help you use the camera longer before it shuts down automatically to prevent damages caused by overheating. You can try setting the Auto Power OFF Temp. function to High, use a fast memory card, and use a tripod while recording or streaming. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Content Creators NEW Bestfriend!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to setup and use. Filming my content isna breeze now. That 4k quality is amazing. Easy to pair with my phone. Transferring files from my Sony ZV 1 camera to my MacBook Air was easy as well. However, 4k does use alot of memory space.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review!
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Great Digital Camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this camera for my youngest son for X-Mas. He has enjoyed this camera very much. The ease of use of the camera, the clear, crisp pictures, and the great compatability of downloading his photos to his new computer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dinger,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy that your son is enjoying the camera.
-Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Great Camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love this camera ! Great quality great value ! Very easy to use ! Very small and easy too just put into pocket and on the go !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vance69, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear this camera's performance and quality has exceeded your expectations and that it is a great travel camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 12-01-23 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
podcast/ vlog
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my camera. I use it for my podcast and I’m about to get another it’s so good. The sound the angles and then picture are the best. Anyone looking for podcast videos, content creation - this is your find!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rclem,
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. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 5-15-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
This is an amazing camera for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera. Quality is amazing and easy to use. I love the different features like product showcase mode that instantly focuses on objects closest to the lens.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Addie,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback about the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found the camera to be great, has amazing image quality, and is easy to use. The product showcase feature adds to the camera's charm.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360
Regards
Larry
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Sony-ZV-1
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera! I love the way it captures photos and videos with great quality. I love the outcome of my photos, photos are captured as if you’re still in the moment. The video quality is amazing as well. It had great video and sound quality. Perfect for content creating and having fun! Once videos and photos are exported, the liveliness of each memory captured is still within.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmelyC,
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 how it captures great quality images. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 7-27-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Sony zv1
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera! Perfect for vlogging your everyday lifestyle
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LzareyaS,
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 love it and 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 11-28-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
It’s worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a good size to carry around! It produces good image quality for pictures and videos. You can change the mode it is in. Then you can transfer the videos through Bluetooth!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Beve,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate your thoughts and are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with the features of our camera. At Sony we understand that portability and quality is an essential factor when choosing a device. The ZV1 is designed to deliver professional and visually appealing photos and videos in a convenient way.
Should you ever require assistance, our support team is always here to help 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Great quality + features
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing video quality and camera features. I think the software that sony provides with the camera could be better and more efficient, and the battery life blows. Other than that, great camera.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the ZV1 and its features. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and honest feedback. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Don’t fall for the hype
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I honest thought this camera was going to be the perfect camera for me. The issues i have with this camera is the battery life and overheating. The battery doesnt hold a charge, I can’t film a youtube video without me having to charge it in between which takes forever. It also tends to get hot after filming which is concerning.I wanted to like this camera after hearing so many great reviews on it. I thought this camera would replace the quality on my iphone 14 but the iphone camera beats this camera 100% … Also Ive been having issues with audio and grainy quality, so don't fall for the hype.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi notyoutaveragefaith,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are sorry to hear that that's how you feel about the camera. We suggest you contact our phone support at 239-245-6360 so we can assist you with using the camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Larry 6-4-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
Really enjoying the camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive been using it for several months now and ive enjoyed using the camera. Its far better than phones, and i love how compact it is
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephen,
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 are enjoying using the camera and loved its compact build. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards
Larry 9-29-23
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Overall performance
AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera is the perfect Vlog camera! I use it for my YouTube channel and the quality of my work is amazing. I definitely recommend buying! YouTube channel: Tipsy's Diary ( plz watch)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! - Glenn