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, Size
GET IT!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect camera for vlogging. Bought it for my recent trip to Seattle. Didn’t want to take my big bulky camera and came across this one. Perfect size! Super cute! Easy to use! Great quality photos and videos
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Kris, 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 are enjoying the camera's powerful performance in a portable package! -Nick
- Pros mentioned:WeightCons mentioned:Battery life
Great small camera
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for vlogging camera. Very light weight and compact. The only issue I have is that I have the vlogging handle and in order to switch the memory card or battery that has to be removed to access that area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Taylor, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camera and its vlogging capabilities. We will forward your feedback to our team for future improvement to the performance and quality of our products. 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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Must have for social media & YT
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera- so easy to use after watching a couple of YT videos. Perfect for vlogging and taking pictures. The 4k and quality is great- no regrets here. Cannot wait to take this on vacation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edwina, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camera. 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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Good camera with lots of features
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality camera with a relatively simple learning curve. Serves my active needs very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ramesh Panjabi, 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 with many features. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 2-27-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Love this camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had this camera for almost a month and literally have no complaints about it. I was recording videos on my iPhone XR and thought the video quality on that was great but they took up so much storage on my phone. Using this camera has been a gamechanger and I actually think that the video resolution using this camera was better than that used by my iPhone. At first, I was hesitant to get this camera after reading some reviews on heating issues with the camera but I haven't had any of those problems. I also love that camera charges through a USB cable instead of an external battery pack. Yes, it's expensive but not as much as many others and I thought that it was a worthwhile purchase. Also, so easy to figure out how to use.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Burden of proof is in the video
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We gifted this to my husband last Christmas… he kept telling me his truck was a magnet to all the non drivers that pull out in front of him daily and some of the stories I just didn’t believe. Well he was right, I started watching the playbacks from his camera and it is crazy how many people cannot drive!!! All the videos are clear and prove which driver would be in the wrong if ever needed. This camera clearly removes any burden of proof from an accident.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi My5kids,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. The ZV1 camera is specifically designed to be portable, allowing you to capture those special moments effortlessly. Your positive feedback encourages us to continue our efforts.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
New Vlogger
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality camera for a beginers. And its easy to setup for what works for you and your youtube ♥️
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VMarie,
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 had a positive experience with your camera and find it suitable for beginners due to its user-friendly interface.
Rubychelle
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Good vlogging camera with a trade off
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera is full-featured and ready to use out of the box. Audio is captured well from the onboard mic. Picture quality is stellar especially at 4K. Its trade-off however is the narrow camera lens. There's a reason why so many people by add-on lens expander to be able to capture more. I haven't found the need for this but I can understand why some would. All in all it's a great camera and the Bluetooth handle works well as well. With that said, I still default back to my cell phone on many occasions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JourneyWithJosh,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank for this feedback! We're glad that you are happy with your Sony ZV-1 camera. This camera is indeed a popular choice for vloggers due to its impressive features tailored specifically for video creation.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Loveeeee
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this camera it’s way better than canon g7 , if you compare them you’ll see this one ha much more to offer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anahin,
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 this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 7-29-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Overall performance
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this product for my son who wants to begin his communication and he loves it he can't put it down so I think the quality and the pricing of the product was great thank you so much
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
The best camera!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best camera for vlog! I love the quality and size of this camera, the content looks 10/10!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaniC,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as the best camera for vlogging. It's also great to hear that you loved the compact build of this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 10-28-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Good camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this camera for my daughter and she loves it she been using it everywhere we go now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JimenezS,
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 good camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 9-2-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Weight
Very easy to use video camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading online reviews I decided to buy this video camera. It's small and light and the video quality is excellent. Overall it's everything that I was hoping for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for choosing Sony!
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Good camera but annoying little glitch.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yes like this little gadget for the most part. It takes good videos and does a lot for such a tiny camera. But the only issue I have is that it stops recording and then restarts without letting me know that it did that. So I looked it up on YouTubr and it said that tue camera is most likely overheating. But it was only recording at a lower quality for only 14 minutes or so and then it stops and starts all over again. Very annoying. So I looked at another YouTube review and it gave me guidelines on how to get rid of that problem but it still does it. Quite annoying.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We do apologize for the experience you are having. We suggest checking the firmware and making sure that it is up to date. The latest firmware is available for download on our website. If you're still having issues, please contact us through the link below so we can further assist you.
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=di
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Easy to use camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am def not a camera person, but after many youtube videos, i found the one! This super easy to use camera gets all of my moments captured perfectly. I love the quality!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vixsterxo, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camera and its easy to use 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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
2 thumbs up
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this camera after watching reviews on youtube. I am very happy so far, the colors are in the video mode are stunning. The autofocus is fantasic. I love the ese of use.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Cool camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera. Very easy to use and takes great pictures
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShanonE,
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 5-4-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Size
Great beginner video camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good price, has basic functions, easy to pick up and use on the go, very compact enough to fit in the pocket.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Iwritereviews, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1 camera and rating it 5
stars. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the camera.
It's really nice to have something that covers all basic functions, with a good price, and compact enough to fit on your pocket. 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
Easy to Use
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera not only has superior image quality with videos, but it is extremely easy to use! I use it for my YouTube channel (Mr White Keys), and for vacations and special events.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Terry,
Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you are enjoying the ZV-1 for your content creation. Keep in mind that with the audio input, you can record directly from your digital piano to the camera. Congratulations on your YouTube channel.
-Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
Buy this now
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best amazing camera i ever have. Compact, with all the choises and panoramas right what i need. Used with the companion of 2 go pros hero 8 and the iphone 12pro.
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.