Comparison

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile vs ZY Cami

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your smartphone. Control your camera remotely for unique shooting opportunities and add location data to your images. Save and apply camera settings for convenience.

Highlights
  • Transfer images and videos from camera
  • Automatic background transfer
  • Remote camera shooting with live view
  • Record location information to images
  • Save and apply camera settings
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Imaging Edge Mobile allows images/videos to be transferred to a smartphone/tablet, enables remote shooting, and provides location information to images captured by a camera. ■ Transfer images from a camera to a smartphone - You can transfer images/videos. - The selection and transfer of images after shooting are no longer needed as the automatic background transfer function allows images to be transferred to a smartphone as they are captured. *1 - High bit rate video files including 4K can be transferred. *2 - You can view and transfer images in your camera from your smartphone even when the camera is turned off. *2 - After transferring, you can immediately share your high quality images on social networks or through email. *1 See here for supported cameras. Files are imported in 2MP size when using this function. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ *2 See here for supported cameras. Availability of video transfer and playback varies depending on smartphone in use. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Remote shooting of a camera using a smartphone - You can capture photos/videos remotely while checking the live view of a camera on a smartphone. *3 This is convenient for capturing night views or water flowing scenes which need long-exposure, or macro shooting in which you need to avoid to directly touch the camera. *3 Models that support PlayMemories Camera Apps can use this feature by installing "Smart Remote Control" (in-camera app) on your camera in advance. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ ■ Record location information - With cameras that have a location information linkage function, the location information acquired by the smartphone can be added to the captured image in your camera. For supported models and detailed operation methods, see the support page below. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ - Even with cameras that do not have a location information linkage function, it is possible to add location information acquired by your smartphone to the photos saved on your smartphone during remote shooting. ■Save and Apply Settings - You can save up to 20 camera settings in Imaging Edge Mobile. You can also apply a saved setting to a camera. *4 *4 See here for supported cameras. Save and Apply Settings are supported only for cameras with the same model name. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Notes - Supported operating systems: iOS17.7-26.6 - This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets. - Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using. - For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below. https://sony.net/iem/

About

ZY Cami

This app empowers mobile filmmakers to create, edit, and share videos with ease. It offers advanced recording capabilities, one-click editing templates, and a suite of creative tools to enhance your content.

Highlights
  • 4K video recording at 60fps
  • SMART video templates for one-click editing
  • Transition effects, special effects, fonts, stickers
  • Various editing templates & video filters
  • One-Touch AI Beautification
  • Intuitive and foolproof interface
Features
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ZY Cami is a versatile ZHIYUN app that provides a comprehensive and intuitive solution for mobile filmmakers to create, edit and share their videos. Unleash your creativity with 4K video recording at 60fps! Newly-released SMART video templates allow you to edit with just a single click! Share your moments with your friends anytime! Various editing tools and features. Refined editing system to shorten your learning curve and improve efficiency. TOP FILMING FEATURES: Supports 4K video recording up to 60fps Intuitive and foolproof interface One-Touch AI Beautification SMART mode video templates lets you edit with just a single click TOP EDITING FEATURES TO UNLEASH CREATIVITY: Provides transition effects, special effects, fonts, stickers Various editing templates & video filters available Discover a fantastic mobile filmmaking world in ZY Cami! EULA: https://www.apple.com.cn/legal/internet-services/itunes/cn/terms.html

Screenshots

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile4 screens
ZY Cami4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile at none against ZY Cami's 12. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 205) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). ZY Cami's advantage is rating (2.0 vs 1.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZY Cami sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZY Cami holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile has 6.7K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 13% of ZY Cami's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, ZY Cami every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile versus ZY Cami: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | Imaging Edge MobileZY Cami
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (6.7K ratings)2.0 (205 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better205
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.712.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony Corporation桂林智神信息技术有限公司

Customer experience

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

All ratings6,667 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative82.5%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%

ZY Cami

All ratings204 ratings
Positive22.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative72.5%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative79.1%

User reviews

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick photo transfer
  • 💡 Useful remote control features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 👎 Limited camera controls
  • 👎 Slow image transfer

ZY Cami

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good gimbal hardware
  • 🚀 Smooth performance when working
  • 💡 Lots of features and customization options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with excessive data collection
  • 👎 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • 💸 Subscription model for full functionality

Bugs and requests

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to camera
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Creates unnecessary photo albums

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve camera control functionality
  • Provide better user guidance and instructions
  • Enhance stability and reliability

ZY Cami

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update failures
  • Incorrect frame rate recording
  • Tracking and focus issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Add support for more video codecs and frame rates
  • Simplify user interface and onboarding
  • Provide more control options directly on the gimbal

In-app purchases

None

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

ZY Cami

Subscriptions6
  • Prime - Monthly Member$1.991 Month
  • Prime+ Monthly Member$2.491 Month
  • Prime - Quarterly Member$5.493 Months
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  • Prime+ Quarterly Member$6.993 Months
  • Prime - Annually Member$19.991 Year
  • Prime+ Year Member$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Prime - One-Month Pass$2.99
  • Prime+ One-Month Pass$3.99
  • Prime - One-Quarter Pass$6.99
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  • Prime+ One-Quarter Pass$8.99
  • Prime One-Year Pass$22.99
  • Prime+ One-Year Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile free?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZY Cami free?
ZY Cami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or ZY Cami?
ZY Cami is rated higher. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while ZY Cami averages 2.0 from 205 ratings.
Do Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or ZY Cami have ads?
Neither Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile nor ZY Cami shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or ZY Cami?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and ZY Cami every 2 months. Most recently, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile was updated on October 31, 2026 and ZY Cami on October 29, 2026.

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