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:Overall performance, Size
Great small camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera. Small and have lots of feature. Bought open box excellent. Camera look like new
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TayP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1 is a great camera! Sharp quality pictures. 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 (1/25/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life, Overheating
Really good!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s an amazing camera honestly. The battery probably last 30min which is a deal breaker for me because each battery cost like 70$. The camera overheats a lot as well, but the resolution is amazing! It takes really good pictures as well and the audio is a 10/10. This easy a great purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnaF,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1 camera. We're thrilled to hear that you find the camera amazing and really good. Please note that some cameras, may experience heating issues due to various factors, including prolonged use, environmental conditions, or specific camera settings. While we strive to design our cameras to handle different situations, sometimes unexpected issues can arise. As a suggestion you can set the Auto Power Temp settings to High, to prolong the video recording time.
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle 10-22-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Best beginner camera
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Before i bought tge zv-1 i had no experience with a camera except for the camera on my phone. I was a bit hesitant to get it because i wasn't sure if it was going to be easy to use, but it was. The has 4k capabilities which is amazing especially for the price. The camera is super easy to use but it doesn't mean you wont get confused by it if you've never handled a camera and don't know the terminology. If you are interested in the camera i would definitely recommend it, but please do your research on it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Josequin,
Thank You for reaching out to us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate your feedback. Your review will assist future customers with their decisions.
- Vincent (Sony Imaging Support Team)
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use, Size
Zv-1
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent ! Bought it for a trip to Europe and turned out to be quite amazing. Everything from clarity color ease of use stills and 4k videos was just great. Very light and compact with it’s very own Sony OS. More zoom would have been welcome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nathan,
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 an amazing camera that captures images with great clarity, colors, and that it's easy to use. 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:Size
Amazing point and shoot
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this for quick pictures and minor vlogging. It has fulfilled all my needs. Very compact and quick to point and shoot. Had to purchase an external flash for the photo look I go for, but the hot shoe works flawlessly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi conniesanzz,
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 an amazing camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 4-4-2026
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Adults & teens
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good pictures , quick point & shoot , practical size to cary with you on trips & everyday use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoaquinA,
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 1-7-2026
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Flash
Satisfied Camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for video, no built in flash for stills but my external flash connects very well, pretty decent quality still images as well. Very nice camera for content creation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackieH,
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 10-21-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Flash
Its a good camera, but not the camera for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall- its a good camera. I think if you can have patience and learn the modes then this will go great for you. However for me, there are too many modes and the reason why I returned was because there was no flash which was a HUGE deal for me as I was wanted it for taking it out at (which sometimes is at night time). Therefore, overall, this camera was not the camera for me. If you did want a flash you had to purchase the attachment (so more money) and it is a large flash so this wasn't compact how I would like. Still will say it's a good camera as I know it has the capabilities but just not the camera for me !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariaA, 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 overall a good camera despite its lag of flash. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use, Weight
The perfect vlogging / traveling point and shoot
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife wanted a point and shoot to bring with us on vacations, and this is perfect. Sony cams are the best in low light no doubt. It’s super lightweight, easy to use, and produces a shockingly clean image!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeH,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1 camera. We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the camera. We designed it to be small and compact without compromising on quality, so it's wonderful to know that you appreciate those features.
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, Weight
Amazing Camera Video Looks Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this camera for my daughters so they could use it for what it's made for. They love it and are having a blast. The flip out screen is fantastic and I wish my a6500 had it... Maybe someday Sony. Video quality is awesome too. Lightweight and small and a breeze to use. Lens does not zoom out far enough for vlogging in my opinion but it works.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use, Weight
Good camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy camera to use and very light weight. The settings are not hard to understand, also video quality is good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseA,
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 9-6-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Overall performance
camara
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it was good camera but a little bit expensive for me i wish i could kept it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MahmoudN,
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 12-20-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Little but packs a punch
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great compact 4K camera, however there are some serious learning curves with this one. The battery that comes with the camera is NOT enough! If you record in 4K the battery will only last about 20 minutes before “Battery Exhausted” and that’s if you can record a solid 20 minutes without it stopping. There is a safety feature on the camera to prevent it from overheating that maxes out 4K videos to 5 minutes, you can update your preference in the settings. If you are recording a video and it is too dark, don’t record in movie but instead record in Intelligent Mode.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LetitiaB, 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 great compact camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 4-6-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of useCons mentioned:Battery life
Compact, sharp but weak battery
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its portable and takes photos better than an iPhone 14 pro but the battery drains quickly especially in the Florida Sun.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RitzStudio, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Its great to hear you are happy with the quality photos you are getting from this camera. Thank you for the feedback on the battery, it will help us to keep improving future products. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-19-25 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Size
GREAT VIDEO QUALITY BUT, HAS AUDIO ISSUES!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The video quality of this camera is amazing! The camera itself is very compact and so nice. The only problem I have with my camera is using external mics with it. I’ve tried three different microphones and there is no sound coming from them when they are connected. I’ve even tried new cables and even tried using the usb slot instead of the jack to connect the microphones but that didn’t work either. I’ve heard of other people on YouTube who also have this issue and can’t use external microphones as well as faulty internal microphone issues. Like when plugging an external mic then unplugging, the cameras internal mic wouldn’t work unless turning the camera off and then back on. I didn’t realize I ran out of time to return/exchange as I was trying to figure out where the audio problem was coming from so I can no longer return it. I use my camera for ASMR videos on YouTube and I need good external mics for this. TIP (if this audio thing isn’t an issue for you): I now have to record my audio separately on my phone and sync the audio and video when editing. Extra work but it’s the only way it seems like. So beware when purchasing this camera!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, SizeCons mentioned:Battery life
Awesome camera.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my zv-1!! Great quality camera for pictures and videos. Small and compact. It can fit in your pocket. Battery life is a downside but you can buy extra batteries. Great starter camera if your thinking about streaming or creating content for YouTube. Fair price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use, Overall performance
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera is better than I expected!! If you're thinking about buying this camera I'd say just go ahead and get it, it will not disappoint. the quality is impeccable, it blew me away and it's so easy to use too. Great, great, great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello britneyc, 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 the quality of the camera. -Nick
- Cons mentioned:Flash, Screen
Not bad,not the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera is quite good ,but I give 4 stars because : -it is no Flash ,which is very important - rotating screen is not comfortable to use for selfies - u can find much better cameras for such price
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YuliaA,
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 7-11-2025
Sony Social Support
Pretty good camera
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty standard camera for the price. I’m a beginner and some things I’m still learning.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrookeS, 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 enjoying this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 04/25/26 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of useCons mentioned:Flash
Love this camera
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera! Great quality, easy to use only thing it needs is a built in flash.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BeatrizL, 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 of great quality and also easy to use. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)