Customer Ratings & Reviews

THIS… is the Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera, and yes, it can still take good pictures! Like any other Sony camera, it comes in a sleek classic black frame with a front-facing fold-out screen so you can see yourself on the other side of the camera. Equipped with an MI shoe, a removable battery and all the features needed to start your rise to vlogging fame. With all that said… Lets cut into the Sony ZV-1F! MI shoe - This has to be my favorite feature by far on any camera - coming from a RODE shotgun microphone where I had to make sure it was charged, the 3.5mm cable was plugged in, and making sure I had an extra of each - this killed all those headaches by removing those points of conflict. At the end of the day, reliability is the most essential trait a media product can have because, if you don't get the shot... Then it doesn't matter what camera/mic/setup you have. This feature is so good in my opinion, even if a RODE or other brand microphone was cheaper at the same quality, I would still pick this to avoid the headache of a dead microphone or a missing/broken 3.5mm cable (and why is it so hard to find a 3.5mm cable ONLY when yours breaks or goes missing!). This camera is packing redundancy, and this is one of the best form factor features on any camera I have seen. Image Quality - This is a 4k camera, and yes it is also at the same time not the highest quality 4k sensor sony makes. That being said, the quality of this camera sensor is more than enough for any popular media platform. The camera comes with several software features as well such as a bokeh mode as well as preset filters for your image, I can also attest that this camera records very well in harsh and low light and was quite surprised. The camera also comes with industry standard features such as the ability to choose the rate and quality of your video with 4x digital zoom (that is quite good!), image stabilization and auto/eyefocus. Have I mentioned it can record 4k at 120fps? This is quite the packed sensor and especially at this price. Build Quality- The camera comes with several features that one would expect on a modern high end camera, usb-c port (that also charges the battery), 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth, WIFI, and a Micro hdmi port. On the bottom of the camera you will find your threaded plug and your port to open for the battery/sd card. The camera feels nice, light and ultra portable thanks to its small and nimble body. Battery- battery life is great, the battery price….$50 to replace. While that just is the nature of the beast, I did not have any issues with battery life while filming and saw the battery as lasting all day - I would keep an extra on deck just in case, but battery life was never an issue for me. Complaints- This camera is pretty good so I had to get really nitpicky to find an issue, and I was really only able to come up with one - when connecting to Bluetooth remotes (such as Sony's very own shooting grip) I had to go into a random Bluetooth menu and turn ON the ability for it to be controlled by connected Bluetooth devices. Not sure why this wasn't turned on out of the box or toggles on when Sony’s own control device connects to it - but it is something I had to go into the settings (which to be fair are very well laid out) and turn on. Final Thoughts- This is a great camera to start recording video on seriously, and while it isn’t the highest end camera - it also isn’t several thousands of dollars while also competing with them. I was genuinely shocked at its quality and effectiveness in the field and will keep it in my personal arsenal as it serves a good purpose even in the presence of its bigger brothers because this camera is SO portable. I would recommend this to anyone looking at starting a videographer hobby as this works so well for social media content. As always, BestBuy has excellent customer service and a great return policy, so you never have to worry about buying a product that you don’t like.

Before this camera came out I wanted to get the Sony ZV-1. I thought it was the perfect camera for content creation and causal filming like for family events and such. But my issues were that the lens was too tight for selfie filming as in not wide enough even with you holding the camera as far as your arm can go. And also the price being nearly $800 not including taxes and even shipping is quite a steep price for a simple point and shoot camera. So I decided not to get it after all. But then all sudden this camera, the Sony ZV-1F came into my recommended. And this camera is pretty everything the Sony ZV-1 should've been for me. The lens is much in comparison as you won't be pulling your arm as far it would go to get a decent shot of yourself as the lens is quite wide which is perfect, and also the price tag at $499 is far more reasonable then nearly $800. I was fortunate enough to get my ZV-1F during a sale which was a $100 bucks off, along with the vlogger kit which was $50 bucks off the original price of $150. Even with tax the overall bundle for this camera and vlogger kit was around $540, which is a fantastic deal I feel! The build quality is great, having worked with mainly DSLRs this camera is very cute and a very nice change of pace. The image is great, which took me by surprise as I didn't expect much from the small sensor this camera has. And I heard the the camera does falter in regards to it's picture taking ability compared to the Sony ZV-1 which allows you take pictures in raw which allows more flexibility in editing, the Sony ZV-1F only takes picture in JPEG which doesn't allow the same flexibility. But I feel most people including myself aren't getting this take professional quality pictures and just want a good quality camera to record with and it succeeds in that. And by my own unprofessional photographer eyes who doesn't edit photos, the pictures I took with this still came out gorgeous I feel. This camera is absolutely worth considering for those looking for a good quality camera that's easy to use for online content creation and for casual recording of special occasions and family events. It might not be professional level camera, but this little fella still packs a punch where it counts.

This webcam exceeded my expectations. The picture quality is sharp, colors look natural, and it stays clear even in low light. Setup took less than a minute — just plugged it in and it worked right away. The built-in mic is good for calls, though I pair it with a headset for longer meetings. Great value for anyone needing a reliable webcam for work, streaming, or online classes.

Love this camera. Easy to use, light weight, great videos too

Sony Vlog ZF-1F I’m new to moving to dedicated Content creation / Vlogging. I have used my cell phone and my dslr camera for videos and pictures I have taken over the years in my travels. I hope to help anyone getting into Content creation / Vlogging. 1. The Sony is a bit hard to control when you first get to using it when you are coming from a Nikon. But it’s a quick learning curve. 2. Need to charge the camera first fully before using. I will say this. Read all the directions and follow the help tutorials that Sony offers. This helped me with syncing the camera with my smartphone to use for remote recording using my s22 ULTRA. Certain setting in the camera to be aware of is still image storage on your mobile phone can be adjusted in the camera 2MB or original. This makes sure when you are looking at the image its what the original image is what the camera took. 3. The audio mic wind covering is Sony making sure your creation has good audio even when the weather might not be the best. In the direct wind it cut the noise down substantially. 4. I also have the Sony Vlogger accessory kit which increases the ability to remote activate the camera. Just for anyone wondering, you can use this grip and your mobile phone at the same time. I used the grip for recording when I was not in the shot. But switched over to the phone app to start or stop the recording when I wanted to be in the video. But it also cuts out the need to run in frame. Setting up the camera and making sure everyone is in the frame and starting recording made so much more sense. 5. The camera has many photo modes and video modes will take awhile to get used to it all. I will say I left it all in auto while recording Videos and had zero issues. 6. Quick boot ups allow less time missing any special moments you want to capture. I still cannot get over how much the Sony ZF-1F made my vids easier to get done. I can't wait to use this for a big trip I have coming up. Not having to adjust color as much and very little post video editing is a major plus. I would definitely recommend The Sony ZV-1F.

This camera is amazing, it is beyond user friendly and has allowed me to have great quality video for my youtube vlogs/videos. It is also easy to transfer files over from camera as well. I definitely recommend this camera!

If you are a pro shooter but don’t want to lug all your equipment the ZV-1F is for you. This is an amazing camera. One of the first things I noticed about this camera is its compact size. The 1 inch sensor is fantastic if you are comparing it to a cell phone. it has a wide lens  of 20 mL  which makes it great when you are filming I am able to get alot of the back ground in .This has a built in mircrophone whick is great. One of the features that I really enjoy is the timer. The timer gives you time to get in the picture if you don’t have anyone to take the picture for you, this is a great feature. it has a lot of functions as far as soft skin function, a function shere you can speed up or slow down. the focus is amazing and the flip screeen is great when you want to focus on thei tem and them turb the camera to yourself to for any reason. zooming in is super fast on this camera. The camera is great for a beginner. If you are looking for a grat vlogging camera especially for a begginer consider this one. it is not heavy, it is really light and of high quality.

I produce short instructional videos (5 minutes or less usually) at my job, but the camera they have provided was exceptionally out of date. With the understanding that this is my personal camera, I began to shoot the videos (with and without me in the shot) for roughly a week - the difference was immediately noticed by my superiors and those who watch the videos. The picture is extremely crisp and along with the Sony Vlogger Shotgun Microphone the audio was absolutely perfect. From what I understand, this is an "entry level" kit - but by no means does it produce "entry level" results! I am extremely pleased with the results produced by this camera and microphone, whether it be by using the included multi-function hand mount/mini tripod or by attaching it to a full-blown tripod - outstanding results - then again, would you expect anything less from a Sony product? Fantastic job Sony - anyone who uses this setup will definitely get their money's worth, not to mention that it takes really nice stills!

I love this camera it’s very simple to work with as a beginner vlogger and the quality is amazing. Everyone always asks me where I got it from. My favorite part is how I can see myself while recording.

Extremely compact Intuitive interface with the latest Sony menus ‘Product Showcase’ mode works well Good built-in microphones, with mic jack to expand your options Sharp, ultrawide prime lens Filter thread for ND use or creative filters

I got this camera from my husband and I. We are newly grads and we love creating content, and wanted to upgrade from our iPhones. So far the Sony ZV-1F camera Has so many features, and so many tutorials to help you along the way in becoming a content creator or just using it for personal use. It also has multiple connections to other devices and takes really great photos. You can also buy professional lenses that attached to this camera that provide a completely different experience. All around there is no need for another camera once you have a Sony ZV-1f.

Great Camera! Wonderful Quality! Very easy to use and convenient.

Does exactly what I need it to do. Easy to use and small enough to fit in your pocket or small purse.

Excellent quality - ease of use and good camera for this price

The quality is good but there are a few flaws. The battery will deplete itself in a 3 days or so. You will need to buy separate/extra batteries as the stock battery will probably get you around 30-40 minutes of recording time. Also, the camera will go to overheat warning in maybe 25 minutes or around there of recording.

Really easy to use and looks amazing. Great for streaming and Youtube.

Very good quality and easy to use :)!I would highly recommend it.

This camera is designed for content creators and vloggers. When I think of content creator or vlogging - I think of TikTok or people creating content every day for different platforms. While I find this camera to be an absolute gem for someone who creates that kind of content - it is also been great in creating web content for our small business. I have been able to use it to create much more professional video testimonials and short commercials that we use to advertise our consumer events on Facebook. Features of the Sony ZV-1F include a huge frame. I am able to capture a picture of a huge expo hall filled with vendors or a selfie in a 10' x 10' booth that includes the entire set-up. Once of the coolest features is the defocused backgrounds (bokeh) just by hitting the Bokeh Switch. The camera automatically recognizes human faces and eyes, making it easier to stay in focus in front of the lense. The camera has a Soft Skin Effect for anyone that finds it necessary to use filters. You can have it off or switch between Low/Mid/High to adjust the skin smoothness. There are 10 Creative Style presets that you can use without having to add in through editing. This camera was easy to get set-up. You need to use the Imaging Edge Mobile Plus app for remote shooting as well as to be able to transfer all of your photos and videos directly to your phone. Out of the box, the camera comes with charging cable, microphone and windscreen, and battery. There is and additional shotgun microphone and vlogging kit that you can purchase ot enhance your camera for your situation. This is a great beginner camera for anyone wanting to go from using thier phone to using a more "professional" camera.

Camera is good quality and easy to use! Its video feature is very clear.

Nice. Easy to use. Good picture quality and nice videos