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  • 12.1 MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor
  • Full-Frame Format
  • 10fps Continuous Shooting
  • ISO 80–102400 Expandable to 40–409600
  • UHD 4K (3840x2160) at 60 fps Video Recording
  • 15+ Stops Dynamic Range
  • SD Card Slot
  • 5-Axis Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3" TFT LCD Touchscreen
  • E Mount
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Overview

ZV-E1
Vlog to your full potential

Interchangeable-Lens Full-Frame Vlog Camera

The ZV-E1 is an interchangeable-lens vlog camera with a high-performance 35-mm full-frame image sensor. It gives creative vloggers who want to deliver the highest-quality content all the advantages of Sony’s most-advanced technology.

  • 4K/60p, 120p Upgradeable
  • 4:2:2 10bit
  • AI Processing Unit

The Ultimate Vlog Camera

Intuitive Creativity

Expressive imagery that emphasizes the subject

Cutting-edge technology for vloggers

Working with the ZV-E1’s 12.1 MP full-frame sensor, the latest BIONZ XR™ engine provides high-speed processing to support 4K 60p, 120p upgradable recording, while an AI processing unit improves subject-recognition capabilities for advanced vlogging applications.

Full-frame, back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor

The ZV-E1 is Sony’s first dedicated vlog camera with a 12.1 MP back-illuminated 35-mm CMOS image sensor, delivering 15+ stops of latitude, low noise, high sensitivity, and gorgeous full-frame bokeh.

BIONZ XR image processing engine

With up to 8x more processing power, the new BIONZ XR image-processing engine boosts high sensitivity, precise gradation rendering and colour reproduction, and low-noise performance.

AI processing unit

The ZV-E1 is equipped with an AI processing unit specifically dedicated to processing significant amounts of data to enable wider and more-accurate subject recognition.

Sony’s E-mount system

Vary your imagery with different lenses

Because it features Sony’s E-mount system, the ZV-E1 can be used with all E-mount lenses, including the superlative G Master series with its stunning resolution and world-class bokeh. A choice of focal lengths ranging from 12 mm to 1200 mm gives users outstanding creative control.

Intuitive Cinematic Vlog Setting

Create memorable imagery with S-Cinetone and other settings

By using Cinematic Vlog Setting and choosing a Look and Mood, you can create cinematic vlog footage that matches the scene and your creative intent. The overall cinematic feel is further enhanced by the use of a 24-fps frame rate and the widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1) with black bands above and below the image.

Rely on stable camera work

5-axis in-body image stabilization, Dynamic active Mode and Framing Stabilizer

A compact, precision-stabilization unit and gyro sensors plus optimized algorithms achieve up to 5.0-step stabilization. Dynamic active Mode further improves stability by up to 30% compared to previously, while the Framing Stabilizer automatically maintains the subject’s position in the frame, using Dynamic active Mode and AI-based subject recognition.

AI-based Auto Framing for movies

Automatically adjust the framing to highlight your main subject

Using AI-based subject recognition technology, the Auto Framing feature automatically crops the frame to keep the subject in a prominent position when shooting movies. Even though the camera is mounted on a tripod, framing is continually adjusted so that recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by an experienced camera operator.

Real-time Recognition AF

Human pose estimation using a skeleton-based model

With its innovative AI processing unit, the ZV-E1 uses subject form data to accurately recognize movement, providing an improvement of approx. 60% in human eye recognition. Human pose estimation technology recognizes body and head position, so you can even track a subject facing away from the camera or wearing a mask.

Slow and Quick Motion

Capture action in superhuman detail

When directly replaying movies in slow or quick motion in S&Q mode while using the XAVC S-I format at 60p, a maximum bit rate of 600 Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit, H.264, All-I) delivers outstanding image quality. When using the XAVC S format, up to 10x slow motion with Full HD resolution is possible at 240 fps (24p recording), providing fresh perspectives on dynamic sports and other types of action.

Creative zoom control

The zoom lever on top of the grip controls compatible powered zoom lenses and also enables Clear Image Zoom for unpowered zoom and prime lenses, which can reduce the number of lenses required for a shoot.

Record your main subject’s voice clearly, whatever the setting

The Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone captures clear audio, including the voice of your main subject. Depending on your shoot, you can set the microphone’s directivity to Front, Rear, All Directions or Auto.

Details Make the Difference

10-bit 4:2:2 in-camera recording

The ZV-E1 can record 10-bit 4:2:2 video internally when using Long GOP or All Intra compression, making it possible to grade for fuller, more natural gradations while generally providing greater editing freedom.

S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3

S-Log3 offers enhanced reproduction of shadow to mid-tone (18% grey) gradations. Colour spaces include S-Gamut3, with even-better colour reproduction than S-Gamut, and S-Gamut3.Cine, a colour space that has been designed to provide a look similar to scanned cinema film.

Import and use custom LUT files

User LUT files (.cube format) can be imported and assigned to picture profiles to create a specific look. The look is recorded in-camera, so colour correction in post processing can be minimized or eliminated.

Flexible ISO for greater exposure setting freedom

Flexible ISO is an S-Log3 shooting mode that allows ISO sensitivity to change according to the brightness of the scene, while aperture and shutter speed are set manually. ISO can be set to AUTO or manually set between 640 and 102400 (160 and 409600 in expanded ISO mode) as required for optimum exposure.

Compact and Lightweight with Intuitive Control

The world’s smallest, lightest, full-frame interchangeable lens vlog camera

The ZV-E1 is the world’s most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeability, making it ideal not only for handheld shooting, but also for gimbal or drone mounting.

Accessible controls

The side-opening vari-angle LCD screen and the positioning of the Still/Movie/S&Q selector, REC button and other controls make it easy to shoot selfies and vlogs.

Intuitive touch operations

Swiping the left or right edge of the monitor display reveals touch-function icons at the top that control the shooting mode, Cinematic Vlog Setting, and more. Additionally, the function (Fn) menu can be displayed by swiping up on the monitor. Other refinements include exposure compensation and white balance touch-control icons that have been added to the existing F-stop, shutter speed, and ISO icons at the bottom of the monitor display.

Z-series battery and optimized power performance

Drawing on Sony’s high-capacity Z battery, the ZV-E1’s new image-processing engine, image sensor, and related circuitry have been designed for optimal power economy under all shooting conditions.

Dust-and moisture-resistant design

The ZV-E1 offers outstanding resistance to dust and moisture in challenging outdoor conditions, with sealing around all buttons and dials as well as a tongue-and-groove structure for all body seams.

Convenient features for confident shooting

Shoot with confidence while the ZV-E1 assists with a range of helpful features, including a recording lamp on the front of the camera, a self-timer for movies, and a prominent recording indicator on the monitor.

Accessories to support your shooting needs

A wide variety of accessories are available to support vloggers during shoots, from high-quality external microphones to an easy-to-handle grip for smooth, one-handed operation.

Connect and Share

Easy and stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators’ App on a smartphone has been greatly improved, with stable transfers continuing in the background. Shot Marks help make uploading clips easier and more efficient.

Stream top-quality live content

Connected to a personal computer or smartphone via USB, the ZV-E1 can function as a high-quality webcam for live events or online meetings. Take advantage of narrow depth of field, stunning bokeh and advanced AF to create unique imagery.

Easy on the environment

Sony’s Road to Zero Plan

Sony’s 2010 “Road to Zero” environmental plan has a zero environmental footprint as its goal, with our Green Management 2025 plan defining intermediate targets. Measures have been taken to reduce the environmental footprint of this product at every stage of its life cycle: from product development through supply chain, production, and packaging.

Environmentally friendly packaging

To minimize environmental stress, the outer packaging of the ZV-E1 uses Sony’s durable, recyclable “Original Blend Material” consisting of bamboo, sugar cane, and recycled paper, with no plastics. Sony is working toward using non-plastic packaging materials with ample protection against shock and impact, as well as plant-based non-woven fabrics for product bags.

What's Included

ZV-E1 Camera Body
ALC-B1EM Body Cap
NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery
Accessory Shoe Cap
Microphone Windscreen
Shoulder Strap

FE 28-60mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap

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Product Specifications

ZV-E1

CAMERA TYPE Interchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNT E-mount

Camera Section

 
TYPE 35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE) Still images: Approx. 12.1 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 10.1 megapixels max.
OPTICAL LOW-PASS FILTER Yes
COLOR TEMPERATURE RANGE 2500 K–9900 K
ANTI‐DUST FUNCTION Yes

Recording system
(Still Image)

 
RECORDING FORMAT JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2] 35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12 M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1 M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0 M)

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

RAW, JPEG, HEIF(4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF

14BIT RAW

Yes

Recording system
(Movie)

 

VIDEO COMPRESSION

XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265

AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT

LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2, LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)

MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps)

MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps), 29.97p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps), 29.97p (140 Mbps ), 25p (140 Mbps ), 23.98p (100 Mbps )

MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 59.94p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps)

MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600 Mbps), 50p (500 Mbps), 29.97p (300 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps), 23.98p (240 Mbps)

MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 50p (185 Mbps), 29.97p (111 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps), 23.98p (89 Mbps)

Movie Functions

 

SLOW & QUICK MOTION (S&Q)

Yes

PROXY RECORDING

Yes

TC/UB

Yes

RAW OUTPUT

 -

Recording System

 

MEMORY CARD SLOT

Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card

Focus System

 
TYPE Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)

FOCUS POINT

Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)

SENSITIVITY RANGE

EV-6 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

RECOGNITION TARGET (STILL IMAGES)

Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane

RECOGNITION TARGET (MOVIES)

Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane

OTHER FEATURES

AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)

AF ILLUMINATOR

 -

Exposure Control

 

METERING TYPE

1200-zone evaluative metering

METERING SENSITIVITY

EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)

ISO SENSITIVITY

Still images: ISO 80–102400 (expandable to ISO 40–409600), AUTO (ISO 80–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 80–102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 40–409600), AUTO (ISO 80–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT.

 -

LCD Screen

 
TYPE 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT

TOUCH PANEL

Yes

NUMBER OF DOTS (TOTAL)

1,036,800 dots

ADJUSTABLE ANGLE

Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °

Other Features

 
OTHER FEATURES Product Showcase Set, Background Defocus, Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Cinematic Vlog Setting, Auto Framing, Framing Stabilizer, My Image Style

Clear Image Zoom

 

STILL IMAGES

Approx. 2x,

MOVIES

Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

Shutter

 

SHUTTER TYPE

Electronic shutter

SHUTTER SPEED

Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s

FLASH SYNC. SPEED

1/30 s (35 mm full frame), 1/60 s (APS-C)

SteadyShot INSIDE

(Image Stabilisation)

 
TYPE Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)

COMPENSATION EFFECT
(STILL IMAGES)

5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted.)

MODE

Still images: On/Off, Movie: Dynamic active/Active/Standard/Off

Flash

 

CONTROL

Pre-flash TTL

FLASH COMPENSATION

+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

EXTERNAL FLASH

Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

Drive

 

SPEED
(APPROX. MAX.)

Hi+: 10 fps

NO. OF FRAME RECORDABLE (APPROX.)

JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1,000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1,000 frames, RAW: over 1000 frames, RAW & JPG: 416 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): over 1,000 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 92 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 85 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 57 frames

Playback

 
MODES Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture

Accessibility

 

FUNCTIONS

Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Vari-angle LCD screen, Custom function

Interface

 

PC INTERFACE

Mass-storage / MTP

MULTI/MICRO USB TERMINAL

 -
INTERFACES Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC  -

SYNC. TERMINAL

 -

WIRELESS LAN
(BUILT-IN)

Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac [2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band])

BLUETOOTH

Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 [2.4 GHz band])

HDMI CONNECTOR

HDMI micro connector (Type-D), 3840 x 2160 (59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 50p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8 bit

MULTI INTERFACE SHOE

Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)

MIC TERMINAL

Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

HEADPHONE TERMINAL

Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

REMOTE CONTROL (WIRELESS)

Yes (Bluetooth remote control)

LAN TERMINAL

 -

FUNCTIONS

Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote

USB Streaming

 

VIDEO DATA FORMAT

MJPEG, YUV420

VIDEO RESOLUTION

3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p)

AUDIO DATA FORMAT

LPCM 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)

Audio

 
MICROPHONE Built-in, stereo
SPEAKER Built-in, monaural

Lens Compensation

 

LENS COMPENSATION

Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)

Power

 
BATTERY One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

STILL IMAGES

Approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

MOVIES (ACTUAL RECORDING)

Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

MOVIE (CONTINUOUS RECORDING)

Approx. 140 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

USB POWER SUPPLY

Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Power Consumption

 

WITH LCD SCREEN

Still images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
Movies: Approx. 7.0 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4-5.6 lens attached)

Physical Specs

 

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

32–104 °F / 0–40 °C
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) Approx. 121 x 71.9 x 54.3 mm (4.88 x 2.88 x 2.25")
* FROM GRIP TO MONITOR

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