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.
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera and quality. Dont like how the battery dies quick though
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jb44, We are happy to hear that you love our camera. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. We recommend having a back up USB portable charger to help prolong its battery life by charging via USB port. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Perfect camera for aspiring vloggers!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yes this is the best camera if you wanna start to vlog.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Great Camera
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Camera for vlogs using it along my two go pros.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello. Thank you for your review on the Sony DCZV1. We truly appreciate your feedback and glad you are enjoying your camera! -Nick
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Great pocket camera that overheats often
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ZV-1 is a great pocket camera for photos and short videos. The standout feature, a one-touch Bokeh Switch, takes the guess work out of creating a shallow depth-of-field to produce a defocused background. However, the camera tends to overheat often when recording in 4K.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Great little camera!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good little camera for traveling or vlogging would recommend for everyone to have as it packed with professional features!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelD, 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 think our camera is perfect for vlogging and traveling. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
DO NOT BUY FROM BESTBUY
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this camera brand new in store, the associate ordered it for me and shipped it to my house. After doing all trouble shooting, it still drained the battery and got hot within 15 minutes, 4 batteries later, I called Sony, and they said this product was already issued to someone and returned as DEFECTIVE. BEST BUY SOLD ME A USED DEFECTIVE CAMERA AS BRAND NEW! If I didnt have the "plus membership", I would have had only 14 days to return it, it took 3 people to talk to before they told me I suddenly had 60 days to return it... DO NOT BUY FROM BESTBUY! Absolute garbage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KelsiW,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F camera. We are sorry to hear about your purchasing experience. We suggest you contact the dealer for assistance. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 4-23-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are looking at this camera buy it, worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello. Thank you for your review on the Sony DCZV1. We truly appreciate your feedback and glad you are enjoying your camera! -Nick
Camera
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Performed great with excellent results my kids really enjoyed it I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesseB,
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 the camera performed perfectly and excellently for you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 11-20-2024
Sony Social Support
Breaks
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It broke and i had Purchased the geek squad warranty. I was Told i get A replacement but they are making me pay for the replacement.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jtess,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 camera. We are sorry to hear about what happened to your camera. We suggest you contact the dealer for assistance regarding the replacement. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 9-27-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love to use highly recommended for really enjoyed
I would recommend this to a friend Best Gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a gift for my daughter and she loves it. She loves all the features and still continuing to learn and explore. It was definitely worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MommaMeesh, 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 your daughter loved it. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 3-16-2024 Sony Social Support
Lot’s of Great Features
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent little camera. I am still learning all the features, but it has a high quality lens and works well with my iPhone, iMac and even my iPad. I can transfer photos quickly and use them for my art reference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GinaJaneStudios
Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are looking forward to seeing what our customers create with our products. Please reach out to us directly for tips and assistance
Vincent
-Sony Social Support for Digital Imaging
Vlogging Camera
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Enjoyable, fun camera - though you can only take pictures during a live recording, the camera is great for beginners (myself included). The lens quality could be better. Nonetheless, it is a great, entertaining camera!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nikki,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1 camera. We are glad hear that you found it as a great and entertaining vlogging camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
Great Camera
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was the perfect camera. My teen daughter loves it. We love the Bluetooth capability to automatically upload to our phones without the need of a computer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElizabethZ,
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 your daughter loved it and its features. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 1-5-2024
Sony Social Support
great little tool
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.purchased for my journalism student daughter-- she is enjoying learning all the functions and has logged several trips and interviews with it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoyfulKels, 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 your daughter loved this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 3-9-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Size
Sony ZV-1
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very good camera for its size fits in your pockets ....
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello doctorznation, 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! -Nick
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Good camera for photos
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a good camera and takes quality photos and videos.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TaylorT,
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 11-26-2024
Sony Social Support
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Terrible - Shuts off after 5 minutes (overheating)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrible. This product should be listed as fraudulent. Advertised as a vlogers camera - cannot stay on for more than 5 minutes without overheating. If you are a vlogger and use a Mac - like 99% of the creative world - THIS WILL NOT SYNC UP WITH YOUR MAC - you cannot use it as a vlogers camera. 1) it'll over heat in 5 minutes so talk fast and 2) you are required to use Sony's software and it makes everything look like a claymation. The quality of the video when importing to your computer, looks about 85% worse than the view finder Quality - it looks worse than an iPhone 12. Low light is unusable and looks over exposed and grainy. Color accuracy... either the sky is white or this camera sucks. There's minor adjustments you can make, but it takes a long time to adjust and has next to no smart features - this camera is almost 100% manual usage for adjustments. There's no preset or automation on it, focusing struggles all the time in all setting. If you use studio lights of any sort (LED's), the refresh rate cannot be adjusted to avoid lines on a screen. In adjusting the refresh rate. Battery Life- maybe 15 minutes when recording. You cannot plug it in and use it forever - 1) it'll overheat in 5 minutes - 2) the batter still drains even when plugged in and recording. Eventually you have to sit and wait for a while to recharge it if you do not have a spare. So if you read this far and still want this camera - buy like 15 $40 batteries - you will need every single one... also a portable freezer to cool it off would be good. Picture quality as a camera is horrendous. it really struggles to focus. All photos came out fuzzy/blurry when not using a tripod - shutter adjustments did nothing. PLEASE NOTE - This is my 3rd ZV-1 I've tested - the first two had the EXACT same issue - I was assured by Sony that it was just a bad device... it is not. This is a $750 paper weight that turns on and off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Longmatey80, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Please go to the settings to help with long shooting session (Auto Power OFF Temp. to High) : https://helpguide.sony.net/dc/1910/v1/en/contents/TP0002883356.html?search=temp Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Good quality, but doesn’t record long.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality of the video, but when you record in 4k it shuts off every 4-5 minutes. I tried searching how to fix it, but still no fix to the problem.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Try setting the AUTO POWER OFF TEMP setting to HIGH. Thank you for the review! - Glenn
Great camera when you dont or cannot use your phon
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for simple use but has some complex features. The only downside is there was no case or wrist strap included.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeorgeW, 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