Abstract: Digital point-and-shoot cameras were the preferred tool of many a family a photographer, but smartphones have overtaken them in popularity, ease of use, and imaging acumen in recent years. If you've got the latest iPhone, Galaxy, or Pixel in your pocket t...
Compact form factor, Rotating touch screen, Advanced features
Absence of viewfinder, Single lens, Average stabilization
The Sony ZV-1 addresses several pain-points for vloggers and self-shooters. While I am not one, I spent most of the pandemic shooting videos from home for it is part of my job. And, the experience was bizarre often due to the lack of equipment. The Sony Z...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
