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 Sony ZV-1 should win the hearts of many vloggers thanks to its blend of compelling video features, very good quality footage and ease of use. The Sony ZV-1 is an excellent investment for vloggers who are just starting out in the field, or even those who have been at it for a while but who aren’t...

Powerful yet easy-to-use features, Relatively inexpensive, Very good quality video and stills, Excellent AF, Very good quality audio, Can be used as a webcam

May not be versatile enough for advanced vloggers, Image stabilization could be better, Streaming and webcam features not available on macOS Big Sur

The Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers.

Compact form factor; Flip-out touch screen; Bright; sharp zoom lens; Excellent in-camera audio; External mic and flash support; 4K video capture

A wider-angle lens would be welcome; Limited touch features; Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask; Underwhelming battery life; No in-camera flash

The Sony ZV-1 ($799.99) is the company's first compact camera built just for vloggers. It shares a lot of its tech with the RX100 family, including the lens from the RX100 VA and the imaging engine from the RX100 VII. Those models are stills-first, though, while with the ZV-1 you get a more video-friendly design, with a flip-forward LCD and a best-in-class internal microphone. It's a good camera for vloggers, but not a home run—the lens is a little tight for walk-and-talk footage, and the battery life is underwhelming.Small Enough for Pockets The ZV-1 is a small camera, just 2.4 by 4.2 by 1.7 inches (HWD) and 10.4 ounces. Its lens doesn't completely retract into the body—it juts out a little bit—but it's compact enough for most pockets. Sony has opted for a composite material for the body, a departure from the metal exterior used by the RX100 series. It's a fine change if you ask me—the body feels solid and the finish is likely to hold up better over time. There's still a bit of m...

The Sony ZV-1 is a pocketable camera with strong still image quality and features geared specifically toward vloggers.

Compact form factor; Flip-out touch screen; Bright, sharp zoom lens; Excellent in-camera audio; External mic and flash support; 4K video capture

A wider-angle lens would be welcome; Limited touch features; Face detection struggles when wearing protective mask; Underwhelming battery life; No in-camera flash

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 great for vlogging. The camera's compact, lightweight design makes it easy to carry around handheld for long periods, and it feels comfortable to shoot with when held in a selfie position. Its fully articulated screen makes it easy to monitor yourself while vlogging.

Compact, lightweight design., Excellent overall video stabilization performance., Sharp, bright, fully articulated screen., Amazing autofocus performance.

Poor battery life., Overheating issues in 4k., No touch navigation.

Andy Westlake explores Sony's unique new compact camera that's specifically designed for vloggers

Pocketable body; Good image quality; Fully articulated screen; Clever new vlogging features; Pocketable body; Good image quality; Fully articulated screen; Clever new vlogging features

No viewfinder option; Frustrating controls; Minimal touchscreen functionality; No viewfinder option; Frustrating controls; Minimal touchscreen functionality

Sony ZV-1: 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 huge leap forward in merging the accessibility of a smartphone and the proficiency of a dedicated camera into one device. It's not perfect, and we hope to see its overheating issues and convoluted menus resolved in its eventual successor, but as a first attempt, Sony has created...

Unbelievable mic quality; Top-tier autofocus; Instant bokeh mode

Can overheat indoors; Convoluted menus that are a pain to use; Micro-USB rather than USB-C

It's easy to find little quirks and oddities, and things that you wish that Sony would fix. NTSC/PAL switchover being the most annoying of them in my opinion. If you want to switch from 25fps, to 30fps, you need to switch from PAL to NTSC, and the camera requires a different memory card, or for the...

Defocus / Clear Background works very well; Product focus for video works extremely well; For video; this camera is exceptional (it just works); Compact and lightweight; Fast; reliable focus; Good colour reproduction; Good noise performance; Deadcat included

Tripod socket too close to the battery compartment; Long menu system feels disorganised; PAL/NTSC switch for 30/25fps requires card change/format; Lacks built-in flash; Screen dims and can be difficult to view outdoors; MicroUSB connection