Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have been making vlogs and home made movies of my family vacation for the last 15 years, and in the last couple years, I started using my phone to record video. Using my phone to record has been convenient, but two downsides are the microphone is not great especially in windy conditions and the storage of my phone can get full quickly. I was fortunate to take a vacation in July, and I put the ZV-1M2 to the test. I made the decision to only use the ZV-1m2 and not my phone or mirrorless camera to record our family activities. After a week of usage, I can say this will be coming with me in my future trips because it checks several boxes for me. Here is a quick breakdown of why I am loving the ZV-1M2: -18mm-50mm zoom lens: this is a beautiful lens that is wide enough to get the frame I need when I am recording myself and my family with a small selfie stick. The 1.8 aperture at 18mm is beautiful and creates blurry backgrounds which provide such a detailed video specially if shooting in 4k. It’s beautiful. -Directional audio: this is the first camera I have ever used which has smart audio capabilities where the camera knows where the subject is located. I tested this with my spouse, and it’s ridiculously how good it is. If no one was in front, it would record me, but if she was in front it would record her. If the two of us were taking turns talking, it would go back and forth and pick up both of our voices. Amazing feature that is so handy! -Touchscreen and features: very responsive touchscreen that manages to stay bright on a sunny day. I am familiar with Sony cameras, and so navigating the menu and features was easy. I am still playing around with new features that are on this camera, but so far I haven’t found it overwhelming. -Movie and picture quality: the video and picture quality surpass that of my phone without a doubt, however, the quality of the picture is better from my mirrorless camera and that’s not a surprise. The ZV-1M2 is meant for video but the fact that it can still take some decent 20-megapixel photos is a plus for me. Having the zoom option is also handy even if the aperture doesn’t stay at 1.8f. The image stabilization is decent, but I do notice that the one on my phone is a bit better. That said, it’s not enough reason to start vlogging with the phone again. -Battery life: this is the only negative side. I don’t think I got more than an hour of recording with this because I was shooting 4k 30fps. I had to go back and charge the camera at least 2 times during the vacation. All in all, after taking this in my first vacation, I was happy to keep my phone in my pocket or even in the car sometimes because I was just carrying the ZV-1M2. I capture video and pictures, and to my surprise, it’s making me consider if I need to bring the mirrorless camera with me on the tours. It’s just so much more convenient to bring these which fits on a pocket. You will need to bring extra batteries though because the battery goes quick just by shooting video. This was the only thing I was surprised by in a negative way, but it charges back up again fast thanks to the USB-C connection, but I already ordered a couple extra batteries. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to keep their phone separate from their vlogging activities. I don’t need to have all the video clips from my vacation on my phone, I rather have that on a designated camera and if that camera can shoot some decent pictures, I may not even bring the mirrorless camera either. I can’t wait to shoot the next family vacation! It made things easier for me and improved my audio and video quality of my family trips.

Features & Functionality: The Sony ZV-1 II is a total powerhouse with loads of features that make it perfect for webinars. The autofocus is super fast, so I always look sharp, even when I'm on the move. And let me tell you, the built-in ND filter is a real game-changer for those daytime broadcasts when you need to control exposure. It's seriously awesome! Ease of Use: Setting up for a webinar is a piece of cake. The flip-out screen is a total game-changer, letting me frame myself perfectly. The menu system is super easy to use, and the customizable buttons mean I can quickly access my most-used settings. Image Quality: The image quality is amazing! The colors really pop and the depth of field control adds a professional touch to my broadcasts. Plus, the low-light performance is impressive, making sure my webinars look top-notch even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Audio Quality: The built-in microphone of the vlog camera is actually pretty solid. It picks up clear audio and reduces background noise. But, for my webcast series, I like to use an external mic for that extra crispness. Durability: The build quality is solid. I've taken it with me for on-location webcasts, and it's held up great. The battery life is alright, but could be improved. If you're planning on lengthy sessions, I'd suggest getting an extra battery or a Sony AC adapter. Webinar & Webcast Performance: The real-time eye-tracking and face detection make sure I'm always in focus during my presentations. Plus, the hot shoe lets me easily attach accessories like lights or mics, making it super versatile for different setups. And the USB streaming capability? It's a standout feature! I can connect directly to my PC for webinars without needing an extra capture card. Verdict: The Sony ZV-1 II Vlog camera has been an absolute game-changer for my bi-monthly webinars and webcast series. It's got the perfect mix of quality, functionality, and portability. If you're in the content creation game, particularly webinars and webcasts, this camera is definitely worth the investment.

A tiny camera, with great image quality. Sure beats lugging around my old SLR with all of it's lenses. And it takes far better images than my smartphone. I've been using it at my fitness studio capturing images of clients in action and it does a great job snapping video and stills. The 4k video is awesome!! The 20 megapixel images are on point. It's got a nice wide angle lens on it that helps me capture content up close. It has a mounting hole for a tripod. A rechargeable battery with solid long lasting battery life. The flip around touchscreen is nice for grabbing selfies and doing your own interviews or whatever. Things I'm not a huge fan of: The power button is easily obscured by the microphone wind screen. It may seem obvious where it might be to some, but several of my staff and family couldn't find the button without me telling them where to look. The zoom is a bit noisy and the mic pickup is strong. Also, the focus is a bit slow and you have to be very intentional with waiting for it to focus before snapping the image. I love that it uses USB-C for charging. I dislike that it didn't come with a charger. Moreover, I couldn't even use it out of the box without going and getting a big memory stick. Wish these manufacturers would just start packing a basic memory stick in with these type of devices and leave it up to me to go get a bigger/better one later. All in all, it's a good camera, and it has a companion app for your smartphone to assist with usage. I would recommend it to anyone needing a quick camera for everyday use.

This Sony - ZV1 II 20.1Megapixel Digital Camera is definitely a must for content creators. The audio of this device is superb as I have tested it recording some live performances, practice sessions and comedians sets! The app for the phone and tablet works well for the transfer of the files. Its form factor is a little chunky, but allows for ease of handling shots. for still shots. The display and the design of its swivel is a must for recording ones self. It has alot of functions that I'm still learnig, it is going to take a while. three things suprise me, it doesn't have any interneal memory, it does not have a flash and it did not come with a little strap though the camera has a place for it. It does boast a full hot shoe for accesories and I will probalby look into purchasing a light/flash and possibly a microphone. It is a nice option when the hot shoe is included. I can't wait to spend some time behind this camera, it is nice addition to my fleet of imaging capturing deviees. I would recommend to a friend.

Maxing camera! Worth the price. Easy to understand.

Great blogging camera, took it to a concert and you can clearly hear the music more than the crown singing. It was worth my purchase.

This is a great camera, the autofocus is really, great but I would say taking pictures with the camera takes a little time to learn.

Took it to Germany for vlogs and now use it as my main camera for content recording for YouTube. Totally an improvement over my logitech Brio. Photos aren’t great tho stick with your iPhone for that. It could also be priced lower honestly.

I have been did the research for 1 month. Finally i choose this product since its updated for the screen touch!

I am baffled as to why this type of product is being sold. After 3 days of trying to figure out why my camera would shut down after 5 minutes when set at standard temperature, and 20 minutes after when set at high temperature, and following online advice to swing out the monitor, it was just too much trouble. After my plea for return or exchange at one Best buy store and being rejected by the manager, I called Sony who said this was not designed to record longer than 30 minutes! I went to another Best buy and had no trouble getting the camcorder I originally wanted!