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Reviews of Sony ZV-1

Testseek.co.uk have collected 108 expert reviews of the Sony ZV-1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony ZV-1.
Award: Most Awarded May 2020
May 2020
 
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108 Reviews
Users
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407 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Small
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Fully articulating screen
  • Video-friendly specs
  • Cheaper than RX100 series
  • Pocketable body
  • Good image quality
  • Fully articulated screen
  • Clever new vlogging features
  • Unbelievable mic quality
  • Top-tier autofocus
  • Instant bokeh mode
  • Small and lightweight
  • Great video quality
  • Excellent autofocus performance
  • Class-leading autofocus
  • Bright lens for lovely video bokeh
  • Hotshoe and 3.5mm mic port
  • Side-flipping screen ideal for video
  • Fits in your pocket
  • 180-degree flip-out screen
  • Video processing is impressive
  • Fast autofocus and real-time tracking
  • Great sound recording potential
  • Great stills
  • Video
  • And audio
  • ND filter
  • No record time limit

The editors didn't like

  • Image stabilisation could be better
  • Can't use the touchscreen for everything
  • No viewfinder option
  • Frustrating controls
  • Minimal touchscreen functionality
  • Can overheat indoors
  • Convoluted menus that are a pain to use
  • Micro-USB rather than USB-C
  • Limited physical controls
  • Disappointing battery life
  • Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated
  • Average video stabilization
  • Touchscreen still very limited
  • Micro USB rather than USB-C
  • Battery life could be better
  • No viewfinder
  • Battery/SD card door is inconvenient for tripod use
  • Short zoom range
  • Touch screen limitations
  • Battery/card inaccessible if mounted
  • Narrow field-of-view

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  Published: 2021-01-01, Author: Nandagopal , review by: indianexpress.com

  • Abstract:  Given the kind of year we have been having, I have done some really funny things, especially on videos. In a bid to get back in front of the camera, but with myself as the camera person, I have tried everything from balancing the smartphone on a book to r...

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  Published: 2020-12-18, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com

  • Abstract:  Ask a photographer what type of camera will give you the best photos and they'll likely suggest a mirrorless model with changeable lenses-but for many casual shooters, they're just too bulky and complicated for day-to-day use. Most folks reach for their s...

 
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  Published: 2020-10-09, review by: gadgets.ndtv.com

  • Good, Compact body, Fully articulating display, Neat vlogger-friendly features, HDR profiles supported, Quick autofocus, Good photo and video quality
  • Sluggish AF in very dim lighting, Weak battery life, Display has limited touch functionality, Awkward battery door design
  • The Sony ZV-1 has turned out to be a fantastic little camera, even if you don't care about vlogging. The fact that it packs in nearly all the features of a RX100 VII, at a lower price is a good enough reason to consider it. If you opt for the standalone v...

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  Published: 2020-10-01, review by: gadgetsnow.com

  • Fast and reliable autofocus, Feature-rich, Can record 4K videos
  • Sony has added a lot of features to the ZV-1 camera. The entire autofocus and its feature pack stand out, the image and video quality is worth the praise and the design and convenience of the shooting grip can't be ignored. The level of customisation and...

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  Published: 2020-07-24, review by: in.pcmag.com

  • Pros, Compact form factor, Flip-out touch screen, Bright, sharp zoom lens, Excellent in-camera audio, External mic and flash support, 4K video capture
  • Cons, A wider-angle lens would be welcome, Limited touch features, Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask, Underwhelming battery life, No in-camera flash
  • Bottom LineThe Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers...

 
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  Published: 2021-02-15, Author: Zachary , review by: hardwarezone.com.my

  • Abstract:  Summary Zach gets to play with Sony's brand new ZV-1 compact camera. Built on the RX100, but designed for videography, is the ZV-1 the ultimate compact vlogging camera? (Note: First published on 27th Ma...

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  Published: 2020-12-29, review by: technave.com

  • Abstract:  A few weeks ago, we've introduced the small and compact point to shoot camera, the Sony ZV-1 with 4 K resolution shooting capabities, super-slow motion shot features as well as the nice small compact lightweight form factor. Today, we will be showing you...

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  Published: 2020-11-27, review by: technave.com

  • Abstract:  The Sony ZV-1 is the most anticipated point and shoot camera recently, and you may have seen our Sony ZV-1 livestream last few weeks that we introduced its features and the 4K resolution shooting ability as well as the super-slow motion shot features pack...

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  Published: 2020-11-25, review by: technave.com

  • Low battery life, no dial mode, no viewfinder, and no charger included, Conclusion If you are serious about vlogging, then go for it

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  Published: 2020-11-24, review by: technave.com

  • Abstract:  Sony has just launched the Sony ZV-1 not long ago which is set to be a user-friendly compact camera for vloggers. It features a 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor DRAM chip and 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T large-aperture lens. Moreover...

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