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, Weight
Great for vogging
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent camera, great for vlogging with light weight and good video quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Kelly,
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 camera. Your feedback will greatly help future customers.
-Vincent
Sony Imaging Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Pretty good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the camera. I wish it was cheaper but I also own a Canon G7X mkii. The main advantage is the mic jack but I also feel the overall video quality is a bit better on this Sony. The build seems better on the canon but I’d still take the a Sony. I actually prefer the screen on top like canons but it has to be to the side on the Sony because of the mic input. I was never a fan of point and shoots costing more than a few hundred dollars but if your in the market for vlogging id say it’s a go. Not perfect but pretty close
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We appreciate the feedback. Thank you for the review!
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Just as good as the reviews I read said it was
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this with the intention of being able to do much higher quality videos for marketing and training. It does not disappoint. I've owned other Sony's in the past and besides the work I just described I can also easily take this on a vacation and have a great camera for both stills and video (I love my iPhone for convenience but it cannot take images like this can).
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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Love!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera. So portable and easy to use. Pics and Video are sharp and great for low-light situations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our ZV-1 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
Good camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for photos and videos record, not too expensive and good quality attachments
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuanG,
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 5-14-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great addition to my big cameras. Easy for on the go. My finance loved it for blogging the day to day.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Alexander, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1 is a great camera! Sharp quality pictures and video. We are happy you are enjoying your camera. 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 (3/30/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought an open box ZV1. Good shape good price. Camera is amazing producing excellent sharp images and video.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JMZFILMS, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are having a great time with this camera and loving the quality of both image and video from this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 3-7-25 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Flash
No Attached Flash
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, very nice quality but the camera doesn't have a flash attached to it. No flash makes it hard to film at night.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
Nice For YouTube Videos!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful camera! It takes really nice videos and pictures and fits light on your hands. Great for vlogging!
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. Enjoy your camera.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Great Camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for vlogging and pictures. Has great sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarianF,
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 6-17-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Great for streaming, recommend camlink
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I switched to this from a Canon Rebel SL2 with the kit lens, this is FAR superior in lowlight situations and has a clean HDMI output that allows for autofocus with an elgato cam link, highly recommend for people looking to upgrade streaming camera. However, if you’re going to use it as a webcam, just spend the extra $100-$200 on a camlink as well otherwise your quality won’t be nearly as good as it could be.
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Posted .Hello chad, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review on the ZV-1. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying low light and streaming capabilities! -Nick
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Awesome little camera for vlogging!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tired of being distracted by my iPhone when all I wanted to do was take a picture or quick video, I purchased this little camera after having a mirrorless Sony for years. The quality is outstanding and I absolutely love the blurred background effect - so handy and quick. If you're further away from the camera, you may want to use a mic, but overall, I really love it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AmandaH, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review of the ZV-1, we appreciate your feedback. We are happy that you are enjoying the camera for your vlogging as well as the bokeh effects. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Sony Social Support Nick
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Camera
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera over all and it’s a great starter camera easy to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our ZV-1 camera and its user friendly 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:Camera quality, Ease of use
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for video. Quality, ease of use and fair price point.
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Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We hope you are able to enjoy all the features the ZV1 has to offer. We appreciate the recommendation. Thank you for the review! - Glenn
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Weight
Sony blogging camera upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It focuses really quickly and the overall video quality is a solid improvement. It’s also very light
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. Glad you liked our camera.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Best camera for vlogging !!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera has some good quality. The focus is amazing, the videos are clear and the sound is great. I would recommend buying a plug-in microphone if you want a louder sound. This camera is great for beginner content creators and vloggers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamiaB, 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 it and found it as the best camera for vlogging. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 1-22-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
we love ZV-1
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of this camera is amazing !!!! Simple to use and has a few cool features to play around with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We would like to thank you for your review on the Sony DCZV1. We truly appreciate your feedback and glad you are enjoying all the features! -Nick
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
ZV-1 Camera---Small but Mighty
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought the camera specifically for shooting extended videos to add to my websites and YouTube Channel. Sound quality is excellent using the built-in microphone. However, the 3.5 audio port for audio for adding a Lavelier MIC or wired external MIC is a key feature. Other less expensive cameras do NOT have this feature.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigDave, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camera and its built in microphone sound quality. 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)
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Best camera for price
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for beginners and really good quality. Battery life could be better but it’s not too bad. Features zoom, face smoothening, stabilization. I would say it’s worth it if you’re looking to vlog or even just document a trip with videos or photos.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi lilhenny,
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 a great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Larry 11-18-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great vlogging camera at an awesome price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely incredible. It offers so many features that I have to keep watching YouTube tutorials to figure out how to use each one of them. It's very easy to use and its response to any command is super fast. I love the defocus feature which allows you to blur the background with the click of a button, the stabilizing feature and also the product showcase function. It's a pretty incredible camera for vloggers.
I would recommend this to a friend