Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- ZV1F/W
- SKU:
- 6522417
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers value the product's ease of use, overall performance, and its acceptable video quality. They also appreciate its convenient size, light weight, and good price. However, customers frequently express concerns regarding the battery life. Other notable drawbacks include the absence of a flash and the limited zoom capability.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
ZV1F vs ZV1
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ZV-1F is a newer release and has a USB-C The old ZV-1 model still has micro-USB The dimensions are the not same. ZV-1F has a full touch menu ZV1 only had a touch focus (not for navigating menu). This is marketed as "For Vloggers". It's an entry level more than a pro level, like the RX100 (for more heavy pro users), with its limitations. If you just want a simple "vlogging" camera where you hit record and some light manual adjustments, this camera is for you. Battery is NP-BX1 (same with most Sony compact cameras) I've been a Canon photographer, but I think Sony is more advanced and innovative with their camera and features. The "Product Showcase Set" feature is really cool and works well; if you do product videos, it can rack focus back and forth smoothly of you and the object in front, like holding a pencil.
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 and hope you are able to enjoy all the features your ZV1F has to offer. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn
- Pros mentioned:Video qualityCons mentioned:Flash
Great!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for photos and videos! The only part that kinda sucks is there isn't a flash.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user228144,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F 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 9-6-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Size, Video quality
sony camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it’s very cute and classy not too heavy and quality is great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnaiA,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F 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 11-1-2025
Sony Social Support
Sony camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s great a lot of cameras make me look orange but this one doesn’t
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AbdikadirA, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F/B 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 (5/18/2026) Sony Social Support
Camera Review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a good item, but it doesn't suit the needs it is supposed to.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SarahP, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F/B 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 (5/18/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video quality
Camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it the quality of the picture is amazing I will definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Wendy, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F/B 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 (5/9/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performanceCons mentioned:Battery life
I like it.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I liek the camera, although the battery dies super fasttttt. And you have to find the right settings that will work for you. Overall a good camera for beginner youtubers!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello niyah, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F/B 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 (6/27/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Happy with my purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera works better than expected, record well, recommend some attachments that help with lighting for better pictures and videos
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JairoN,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE6700 camera. We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase as the camera met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 3-28-2026
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video quality
BEST YOUTUBER CAMERA
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best vlogging camera ever! I love it so much, clear quality! Clear audio! just wish i bought the tripod! SUB TO MY YT : DENAIISDIARIES
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thatrandomblackgirl,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1F camera . We're glad to hear that you find our camera to be the best in creating youtube content. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
1-14-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Size, Video quality
Easy to use
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera! Easy to use, excellent quality in a small package.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as a great camera that is easy to use. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 12-27-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video qualityCons mentioned:Flash
review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera is great! It takes amazing pictures and videos. The only down side is that it does not come with a flash but besides that it is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user431726,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F 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 5-17-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video quality
Graduation present
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this for my daughter, takes great pictures.. She’s enjoying it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TonyaM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F/B 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 (5/9/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video quality
Title: Perfect for Vloggers and Content Creators!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Review: I recently purchased the Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera from Best Buy, and I'm absolutely thrilled with it. As a content creator, I find that this camera ticks all the boxes for what I need. The video quality is outstanding, with crisp, clear images and vibrant colors. The camera's user interface is intuitive, making it easy for me to adjust settings on the fly. The product's design is sleek and portable, which is great for shooting on location. The flip screen is a fantastic feature for framing myself in my vlogs, and the microphone captures audio with great clarity, reducing the need for an external mic. Battery life has been more than adequate for my shooting sessions, and the camera's quick autofocus means I never miss a moment. I've found the connectivity options very helpful for transferring files to my other devices for editing. All in all, I give the Sony ZV-1F five stars for its quality, ease of use, and versatility. It's boosted my productivity and the quality of my content. I highly recommend it to any vlogger or content creator looking for a reliable and high-performing camera. Thanks, Best Buy, for another great product in my toolkit!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardSmithSpeaks,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1F camera. We're glad to hear that you're very satisfied with our product and find it to be perfect and versatile to use. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
2-5-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Great option if you are on a budget!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera is great! I do understand I got an open box, but it was the option with all the accesories, but the cable that came with it doesn't charge because it doesnt fit any of the options. But the camera is great, works well and its amazing! Great option if you are on a budget.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NatalieM, 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. We are sorry you are having an issue with the charging cable. Please reach out to the retailer for assistance. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-10-26 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Video quality
Excellent camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a gift to my daughter. She loves how easy it is to use and the picture quality. We will Sure make many good memories with this cámara.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello IreneE, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F/B
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 (5/11/2025) Sony Social Support
Great family cam
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great camera to capture family moments in a vlog style. Video quality is great for wide angle stuff, but not a very long reach if you need to zoom in on something. Battery lasts a good amount of time, no complaints so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TheDude, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F 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 (6/19/2026) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Good buy for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The picture quality is good. I took it on a hiking trip and I got exactly 1 hr of footage with the 60gig sd they provided in package. It lasted about an hour while out before dying. I would suggest getting a second battery pack and larger SD card. I am a newbie and I am using pretty much as is and so far I like. Of course could be better but you would be paying more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WhitneyB, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F camera. We are glad to hear that you are impressed with the camera's performance. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 4-30-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performanceCons mentioned:Flash
Sony ZV-1F
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it, the only thing I wish it had is a flash on it. Otherwise, it works well, and it is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi apxxxxx,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F 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 7-31-2025
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Video quality
My favorite camer yet!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has to be my favorite camera yet!! Easily portable with great quality. Now I just need to get over my stage fright and actually post my first video
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MalachiM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ZV-1F 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 (4/19/2025) Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Video qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Good camera but make sure to buy extra batteries
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted to find an affordable vlogging camera, so I could stop using my phone, and that’s what I got. The video is clear and the sound is good. My only problem is that the battery dies quickly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SawdaWada,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1F 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 4-25-2025
Sony Social Support