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13 reviews
Apr, 2025
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. Opinions about the energy efficiency and portability are on the whole positive. The sensor and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the size and shutter.
usability, performance, sensor, portability, energy
price, viewfinder, shutter, size
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 95/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Sony Digital CamerasExpert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
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.
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
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...
Expert review by (digitalcameraworld.com)
Very small and incredibly powerful, but can a vlogging camera justify such a high price?
Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (trustedreviews.com)
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...
Expert review by : Timothy Coleman (techradar.com)
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...
Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)
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.
Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)
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
Expert review by : John Riley (ephotozine.com)
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.
Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv_in)
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