The ZV-1 is Sony’s first RX100-series camera designed specifically for vlogging. It does that job well thanks to a lightweight body, built-in high-quality microphone, flip-out display, best-in-class autofocus and excellent image quality.

Small and lightweight; Fast autofocus with reliable face/eye tracking; Built-in high-quality microphone; Fully articulating screen; Good video quality

Lens needs to be wider; No headphone port; Limited touch screen functions

A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation

Small and lightweight; Great video quality; Excellent autofocus performance;

Limited physical controls; Disappointing battery life; Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated;

The Sony ZV-1 is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and video creators, while also delivering decent photo capabilities. It inherits the 20 Megapixel 1in sensor, confident phase-detect autofocus, 4k video up to 30p, and 24-70mm f1.8-2.8 zoom of the RX100 V(A), but features a number of upgrades to...

A pocket-sized video powerhouse, the Sony Z-V1 is the perfect tool for social content creation

Small and lightweight; Great video quality; Excellent autofocus performance;

Limited physical controls; Disappointing battery life; Not quite wide-angle enough with SteadyShot activated;

If you’re looking for a compact all-in-one vlogging camera, then look no further than the Sony ZV-1. While the device might not be up to scratch for indoor filming, it’s an absolute beast when taken outside, thanks to its unbelievable mic quality and precise autofocus.

The Sony ZV-1 delivers everything that a vlogger could wish for in a compact camera, and it comes with Sony's excellent AF system. There are features to help inexperienced photographers/videographers/vloggers get good results, the exposure can be controlled automatically or manually and there's a...

Designed specifically for vloggers but also a capable stills camera; Stabilised 4K video; Vari-angle touchscreen

No viewfinder built-in; The redesigned grip is best for left-handers

First introduced in May 2020 , Sony ZV-1 is a 20.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a 1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Fully articulated touch screen and 24-70 mm F1.8–2.8 lens.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi); Bluetooth Connectivity; Image Stabilization; Articulating Screen; External Flash Shoe; 4K (UHD) Video; Touch Screen; RAW Shooting; Face Detection Focusing; 20.0MP - High Resolution Sensor; 12.800 Max ISO; 315 Focus Points; 922k dots LCD Resolution; 1/32000s Electronic...

No Built-in Viewfinder; Low Battery Life: 260 shots; No Environmental Sealing; 70 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage; Optical Zoom only 2.9X

The Sony ZV-1 is the best compact vlogging camera around, though it's not quite perfect, and some of the key differences might incline you to save up a little more for a Sony RX100-series camera instead.

Fantastic image quality from sensor; Fantastic image quality from lens; Best-in-class autofocus performance; Numerous features perfectly suited for vlogging; Ultra-portable; Good battery life; for its size; Affordable compared to similar alternatives

Limited zoom range compared to RX100 VII; No Electronic Viewfinder (EVF); Active SteadyShot crops image and introduces more rolling shutter; Touchscreen not as functional as it could be

A nearly perfect camera for vloggers

: Beautiful recording quality; can record up to 4K; good image stabilisation; rotatable LCD screen; and a dedicated Bokeh switch to blur background easily

: Low battery life; no dial mode; no viewfinder

The Sony ZV-1 is a beginner-friendly camera perfect for on the go shooting and vlogging. While some of the features are borderline gimmicks, the core vlogging features are solid.