Compact Camera

Sony ZV-1

Name: Sony ZV-1
Brand: Sony

Sony

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$899.67 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.

Price history · 11 points

2026-08-09 · $523.95 low$899.67 high · 2026-10-19

AmazonNewegg · 58 daily · $919.95 on 2026-10-21

Which streamers use the Sony ZV-1?

Community gear trackers tie the Sony ZV-1 to 9 streamers we cover, including Laini Ozark, Lisa Onuoha, Michelle Choi, MyLifeAsEva, Samuel and Audrey, Tammy Mai. Reported means trackers agree and nothing first-party confirms it; each streamer page labels its evidence line by line.

Our take on the Sony ZV-1

The Sony ZV-1 is a compact vlogging camera with a 1 inch sensor and a 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, built for creators who talk to camera. At a tracked $899.67 it sits at the top of a $523.95 to $899.67 range since August 9, 2026, so this one is a wait-for-a-sale buy.

The side flip-out screen lets you frame yourself, and the face-tracking exposure keeps you lit as you move. A forward-facing mic with a detachable wind screen is built in, and a 3.5mm mic jack and shoe add audio options. A product showcase mode shifts focus from your face to an object, which helps in unboxing streams. At 294 g it is easy to carry, but as a real camera it needs a capture card for OBS. Retailer rating is 4.5 across 2,281 ratings.

Pros

Flip-out screen for framing yourself
Showcase mode moves focus from face to product
Mic jack and shoe for better audio

Cons

Tracked at its high, $375.72 above its low
Needs a capture card to reach OBS

Streamers reported to use it

Specs

Compatible Mountings	Sony E
Photo Sensor Resolution	20.1 mp
Form Factor	Compact
Effective Still Resolution	20.1 mp
Special Feature	BIONZ X Image Processor; Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Phase-Detection Points; Content Cr
Color	Black
Item Weight	294 g

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Usage comes from community gear trackers and supports a reported label, never a confirmation. How that is decided: editorial policy.