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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1355 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the bokeh effect, or something like that. It focuses on the face, then blurs the background.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Vlogger Cannon Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Vlogger Camera! I’d recommend getting the kit with stand for more versatility! Expensive but worth it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for the review and recommendation. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Live Streaming

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great camera for streaming. If you're looking for a high-end, durable/reliable camera, look no further. I was so impressed, I purchased a second one for my Zoom sessions, as I have a picture-in-picture setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great setup! Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Stellar camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a good camera on its own but could use I few upgrades from Amazon & BH Photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lmp1988, 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 (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not bad for an entry level job. The camera makes decent videos too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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! Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Besides the narrow field of view there's nothing else that's bad in this portable light weight camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised me

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this camera with lowered expectations and was surprised at the video and recording

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for my daughter on Christmas and she loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mini, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that your daughter loves our ZV-1 camera. We are glad that you have made the right decision. We hope your daughter 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) Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Overheating

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overheat and battery drained so quickly.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just bought this camera yesterday and I was so disappointed. The battery drained so quickly. And it overheated.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice camera

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the camera for content and functionality great buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Techsavvyperson, 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 (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small enough for male jean pocket and simple 2 use

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the form factor and simplicity of your ZV1. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We hope you enjoy all the features the ZV1 has to offer. Thank you for the review! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm currently working on using it. Reading what it can do blows me away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello StoneBear,
      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your review will help future customers with their decisions.
      -Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Angel

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just like it a really good camara. I like to it already comes withe the microphone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Angel,
      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you are liking the audio you get from the microphone, and look forward to seeing what our customers create with our products. Your review will help others with their decisions.
      -Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for YouTube. Great quality and focusing. I use it for vlogging!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    SO MANY PROBLEMS!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So many problems!! I bought this during Christmas and after two weeks, I had an issue with recording. The camera would stop recording and say the SD card was full even though there were no files on the card. Best Buy couldn’t figure out the issue so I returned it and got a new one. This one also had problems. I just sent out the new one to repair after 2.5 weeks of use. it randomly turns on and that jammed the lens. Now, the lens won’t come out fully and as a result is out of focus and tells me to turn it off and on. I would’ve returned it but the return window is over :(

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ZooZooP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we regret that the camera failed to meet your expectations. We'll make sure that your feedback reaches the team for investigation and possible changes. 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. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support) Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Skip This and Buy Newer Mark II Version

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a decent camera, probably 4 stars, but at this price there's no reason to get this over the new Mark II version which has +Better Menu +USB-C +touch screen controls +Wider lens 18mm vs 24mm which makes a big difference +Tripod socket hole is moved so it's not in the way of the battery door. With the Mark I you get.... -70mm zoom vs 50mm on Mark II which isn't really that big of a difference. Since it's 20MP you can always punch in. It's much less of a difference than 18 vs 24mm. -slightly better video stabilization. -tripod hole too close to battery door. The upgrades on the Mark II may sound like small updates, but it will make your life so much easier. I took the Mark 1 on a vacation and a newer Sony camera with all of these upgrades, and the Mark 1 was annoying to use. If you pick up any of these, I would consider getting a handle grip. The ergonomics of either the Mark I or Mark II aren't good since the camera is tiny. You won't be able to pocket it anymore but feels better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WillShropYoutube,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My vlog camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven’t used it yet but I think I’m going to love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We hope you do enjoy all the features your ZV1 has to offer. - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice camera can shoot up to 4K at 60fps. I would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy with this camera

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A must buy for new context creators! So many features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Flaco, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camera and content creator 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) Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good with attachment

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned for a DLSR. Used to for streaming on twitch. Sony's webcam software is bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We do apologize that the ZV1 didn't meet your standards. We greatly appreciate your honest feedback. Sony_US