Sony Alpha ZV-E1

13 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Sony Alpha ZV-E1. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The sensor and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical reviews about the size and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha ZV-E1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (trustedreviews.com)

Sony ZV-E1 Review

Designed for the most demanding of vloggers, the Sony ZV-E1 mirrorless camera is certainly eye-catching on paper.

Superb all-round video quality ; Good stabilisation and autofocus ; Compact and weatherproof body

No viewfinder ; No cooling system ; No mechanical shutter

It might be ostensibly designed for vloggers, but the portability, performance and imaging power of the Sony ZV-E1 full-frame camera make it appealing to anyone who wants to make stunning video content. It’s not a great choice for photos, however, and...

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Timothy Coleman (techradar.com)

Sony ZV-E1 review: vlogging on steroids

Top-quality 4K video made easy for modest crews

Cheapest way to get the Sony A7S III sensor ; Makes high-quality vlogging as simple as possible ; Great for handheld videos

Single SD card slot restricts video capabilities ; Not a camera for heavy video use ; Smart AI features are buried in menus

The tiny Sony ZV-E1 is the most capable ‘vlogging’ camera available, and is overkill for most content creators, but it will likely surface on more serious video productions too, thanks to its clean 4K video image quality in any light, plus superb...

Apr, 2023

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Sony ZV-E1 review: An impossibly small full-frame camera

The latest full-frame camera from Sony joins its vlogging ZV range, but features interchangeable lenses and lots of power.

Compact and portable design ; Fantastic autofocus performance ; Great battery life and convenient charging ; Much more user-friendly than Alpha cameras

It's expensive ; Only one SD card slot

Sony's flagship ZV camera combines the power and capabilities of a full-frame Alpha camera with the portability and features from its creator range to great effect.

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)

Sony ZV-E1 review: prodigious talent

If you're a vlogger, Sony thinks you're important. We know this because the company has the ZV line, an entire series of digital cameras.

Superb video quality ; Beginner-friendly features ; Much-improved touchscreen UI

Some useful features trimmed out ; Photography feels like an afterthought

You don’t need to love vlogging to appreciate the ZV-E1’s prodigious video talents

Apr, 2023

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Expert review by : John Riley (ephotozine.com)

Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging Camera Review

Sony ZV-E1 vlogging camera has been put through its paces by John Riley who has been capturing video and sample photos with one of Sony's latest cameras.

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Sony ZV-E1 Review

Tiny full-frame camera with stabilized sensor ; Widescreen cinematic vlog mode ; S-Cinetone and S-Log3 picture profiles ; Great-looking 10-bit 4K60 video ; 4K120 and 1080p240 slow-motion ; Excellent stabilization system ; Quality in-camera audio

Fragile micro HDMI port ; Can overheat at 4K60 ; No mechanical shutter

Sony's full-frame ZV-E1 camera delivers fantastic results for videos and vlogs thanks to a stabilized sensor, S-Cinetone color, and a number of AI-powered features to assist creators operating without the benefit of a crew.

Jun, 2023

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Sony ZV-E1 Review

Sony has announced its first full-frame ZV camera. The new flagship vlogging camera combines the flexibility of an interchangeable lens design with the image quality and video performance of a full-frame image sensor.

The Sony ZV-E1 offers many compelling features for video-focused content creators. While it's not useless for still photography, that's not its focus or strength. In that respect, it's quite different from other hybrid-oriented full-frame cameras on...

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