Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- ZV1M2/B
- SKU:
- 12664067
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera works really good and I love that you can flip it to look at yourself.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndreaH, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that it met your expectations. 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
Great camera!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the form factor and zoom range! Appreciate it also has internal ND
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marques,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1M2 camera. We're glad to hear that you loved using our product and find it great 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
3-10-2024
Sony Social Support
amateur
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it is great, and has many modes to adjust white balance, capture moving items, and do color filters
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TZHAO, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear the camera has been wonderful and fun wit all its features. Thank you fort choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support
Awesome camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great streaming camera. havent done a vlog but look forward to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GilbertC,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as an amazing camera that is great for streaming contents. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 12-9-2023
Sony Social Support
I love it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sleek look and simplicity of the camera. So far so good :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shannon,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved it especially its simple and compact build. 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
Great Vlogging Camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera is a nice vlogging camera. It has a nice color tone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChongjiF,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the ZV1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you liked 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 11-15-2023
Sony Social Support
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I expected a little more from this camera. But still not bad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DmytroY, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1M2 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 3-23-2024 Sony Social Support
Sony ZV 1
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is definitely better for video, it does not have a flash and although photos turn out great I wish it had a better zoom I wanted to love this camera but I think I’m going to try and find something else
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KayleighB,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you liked the quality of the videos this camera captures. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 10-2-2024
Sony Social Support
Ms Leah
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I ordered an open box camera that was on excellent condition but then upon testing it I noticed there were defects on the said camera. I am disappointed on this purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user188651, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please contact Sony Support at 239-245-6360 for assistance on your camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-28-24 Sony Social Support
❤️❤️❤️
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.LOVE IT! IT’S BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. TOTALLY WORTH IT!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MikeyKillebrew, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're so happy to hear you are loving the camera and that it has surpassed your expectations. Thank you for sharing the Love. We hope you continue to enjoy the all the new features of the camera. Thank you for choosing Sony, Happy shooting! -Linda Sony Social Support
What I think about it.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllll
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KevinL. Thank you for sharing your feedback on this camera. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Its great to hear you are happy with the camera's overall performance and quality. The compact size, but amazing image quality is great for just about any day adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support
What I've been waiting for
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As someone who's been vlogging with my phone, I'm glad I waited to grab the Sony ZV1-ii. It's been a game-changer! Now don't get me wrong, my phone does a decent job, and the nicer dslr cameras would probably give you some spectacular cinematic views, but if you're looking for something light to carry and gently toss into your bag, look no further. I was waiting for an upgrade from the previous version which had some complaints about wide angles and microphone, which I'm happy to say have been my selling points. So that it's easier to read, here are my most notable biggest wins that sold me: Pros: + Large sensor + Wider lenns + Same 3-capsule microphone as + Additional autofocus features + Faster turn off + Tripod thread is farther away from battery/SD card door (easier to open) + Touch-driven menu user interface (much easier to navigate) + cinematic vlog mode + Webcam usage + portability + came in a recycled and compact box, small carbon footprint + most of the materials were recycled And the misses: Battery life EIS only (no OIS) Grip is plastic Wider lens (double edge sword, less reach) $100 price jump Overall, the Sony ZV1 II is a great upgrade for vloggers, content creators, and even the average person. It's super easy to use, beginner-friendly, with exceptional video quality, enhanced autofocus and audio recording. Can't recommend this camera enough for your next project. I definitely can't wait to use this on my next trip or just have it in my bag for spontaneous shoots!
Brand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ikigai,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are happy to hear that you're satisfied with our ZV1 II camera. This camera is designed aiming to provide a convenient and high-quality tool for capturing moments on the go. Your positive review encourages us to continue developing products that cater to the needs of vloggers like you and for all type of users.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Sony camera
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s kind of ok. I think there is a better camera and the price is too high.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuzF,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our ZV1M2 camera. We sincerely appreciate your honest feedback and 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
3-4-2024
Sony Social Support
CustomerLeftInTheDark
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hard operate and poor instructions given by geek squad
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CameraAccessoriesPurchase,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the ZV1M2 camera. We are sorry to hear about your experience. We suggest you contact our phone support at 239-245-636 so that we can assist you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 6-9-2024
Sony Social Support
Charging does not keep up
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this mainly for the streamimg functionality but the power it takes through the USB isnt even enough to keep it charged while streaming! And the stream is even limited to 720p60 through the USB. This is just awful outdated charging technology. On a $900 camera i think its fair to expect it to be used in the use cases they advertise.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zane,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback on our ZV1-M2 camera. We appreciate your valuable input and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Our ZV1-M2 camera can actually provide power via the USB C port and allows you to prolong the streaming time. As long as the battery is at least 50% or higher, it will use the USB power first and trickle use the battery power. When the camera is off then it will charge the battery. During USB streaming, power is supplied to the camera from the computer. If you want to consume as little computer power as possible, set [USB Power Supply] to [Off].
The format of the streaming data is as follows. Video format: MJPEGResolution: HD720 (1280×720) Frame rate: 30 fps / 25 fps Audio format: LPCM, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2 ch. If you want to prolong the Recording capability, then you would need to use a USB-C PD device.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
Must be flawed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overheated after like 10 minutes of filming in an air conditioned vehicle when I was storm chasing. Not ideal if you are trying to actually record something.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BohdanC, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear the quality of this camera did not meet your expectations. If you would like to troubleshoot and make sure your camera settings are optimized to minimize overheating, please contact Sony Support at 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 09-12-25 Sony Social Support
I don’t like it
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a bit complicated and my phone quality is just as good if not better
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MeikaJ, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not like the camera. We appreciate your honest feedback as it will help us to keep improving future products. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 2-1-25 Sony Social Support
Powerhouse with some limitations.
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am ready to VLOG and let the world see my life. Well this is will do it with some exceptions. Good: light high megapixels zoom (18-50 ) great sound flip screen with plenty of movement built in ND filter for high lit areas used as a mounted camera (studio, tripod, etc) works flawlessly great colors and gamut built-in well balanced, even with screen flipped out battery life is just as good as first gen with around 250 pics per charge (depending on setup) screw mount is set away from battery door, so swapping them is no longer a issue when on a tripod video is high color and great contrast. I used it with 4k 24 and was pleased with cinematic results. works great with phone/bluetooth handle for "hands free" shooting and filming touchscreen is perfect balance of "yes, you touched it" and "oh you did not mean to touch that" type of reaction. plastic case, but very well built and feels solid in the hand Bad: after 50mm zoom it will look multipoint focus ND filter is like 3 stops so not all high lit areas are taken care of not much of a grip on right side, so being light it will be hard to hold onto swipes do not always register, so hitting the function button is best option rolling shutter is better than last model, but still not smooth as I would like image stab is electronic and not on the lens, so it is not really usable in a walking situation. habve to use catalyst browse to correct with major cropping. lacks flash. even though there are settings for one in the UI power and mode button are too close and sometimes when changing modes, I turn it off by mistake. Ugly: need to disable clear zoom to keep the multi-point focus, when it is turned on and you go past the 50mm mark, it will only focus on whole picture and not subject. I lost alot of focus on my faces when it was turned on and I was far away. ND needs to be more stops and have ability to manually set for creative looks image stab needs to be on lens to correct slight movements, as the software loses a lot of the frame with used in post. So there are things in each section, but it is still a good deal if you want a vlog camera and this the first one you will buy. But, as a upgrade, it still has some work to do.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Studio421, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your review on this camera. Your honest feedback is graciously appreciated as it helps us to keep improving in future products and software. We are happy to hear you have found the camera a good deal and works great as an entry level for video and photo enthusiasts. Thank you again for the detailed feedback. -Linda Sony Social Support
Vlog and a Bit More
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony ZV-1 II has become my go-to camera on the run because it's versatile, compact, and light. Like most Sony cameras it's intuitive and easy to use out of the box but has more advanced settings that can grow with you. My favorite features of this camera are the fast face to product focus, the easy defocus background, and being able to shoot vertical videos that are phone friendly. This is a vlog camera and shouldn't be considered for much else. The digital zoom isn't good for much. On a nice sunny day the pictures and videos weren't clear at max zoom. I liked zooming in during filming because it was smooth and dynamic but it would pause at thresholds. I wish it was consistent all the way to the max zoom. The built in microphone is really cool. It has an auto setting to detect and pick up sound from any direction or you can lock it to front or back. The quality was good at arms length but started to deteriorate when you got further away. This could be good enough when just starting out or if you don't plan on recording at a distance. The multi-interface shoe helps give you options to upgrade. I was impressed with the low light video. The darker it got the grainier the video got but sometimes something's better than nothing. I like using the Slow & Quick mode to shoot slow product showcases. The image stabilization isn't the best but there is a slight improvement when moving. You still need to walk smoothly to not make the audience motion sick. There is a Soft Skin Effect that I didn't personally care for but I think some might find convenient. Another feature that fell in that bucket was the Cinematic Vlog Setting. This changed the aspect ratio and allowed for some built in filters to be applied. That's just not how I make content but I could see that being useful to some. I'm excited to have this and use this when making my future content. I would definitely recommend this to someone that is looking for a vlog camera that has just a bit more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Acidxfrost, Thank you for sharing your detailed review with us. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're ecstatic to hear that the Sony ZV1 II has exceeded your expectations in quality and performance. This little compact camera is packed with so much features in both video and photos. We hope it continues to assist you in your everyday content creating adventures. Thank you again and thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support
Stolen
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My identity was stolen and thieves bought this at my local store using a fake ID and all of my personal info. They exchanged it in another state for Apple products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend