Sony ZV-E1 Camera With 28-60mm Lens

OVERVIEW
Sony’s latest camera, the ZV-E1, is a game changer for vloggers and video shooters. With cutting-edge technologies, this compact camera delivers uncompromising image expression for all your cinematic content creation needs.

Featuring a full-frame CMOS Exmor R™ sensor, the ZV-E1 offers wide latitude, low noise, stunning full-frame bokeh, and high sensitivity. The latest BIONZ XR™ processor provides up to 8x more processing power, supporting 4K 60p and 120p-upgradable recording with improved gradation rendering, colour reproduction, and low-noise imaging.

But that’s not all. The ZV-E1 also boasts Sony’s E-mount, making it compatible with a variety of lenses, including the top-of-the-line G Master series with exceptional resolution and world-class quality.

Equipped with a unique AI-based autofocus, this camera can detect human eyes, pets, and various objects, ensuring your footage is always in focus. It also includes features like auto-framing and framing stabilization for a stable and centered subject.

Designed specifically for content creation, the ZV-E1 offers a Bokeh switch to blur the background and a Product showcase mode for showcasing objects. With a swivel touch screen and tally lamp, vlogging has never been easier.

For serious filmmakers, the ZV-E1 packs a punch with features like focus breathing compensation, LUT import, and more. And with seamless smartphone pairing and streaming capabilities, you can easily share your content with the world.

The Sony FE 28-60mm lens is the perfect companion to the ZV-E1, offering high optical performance in a compact form factor. With 3 aspherical lens elements to suppress aberrations, a minimum focus distance of 30cm, and a weight of just 5.9oz, this lens is perfect for everyday use or vlogging with a gimbal or grip.

SUMMARY
Native ISO: ISO 80
Lens Mount: Sony FE
Audio Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm Mic Input
Image Stabilisation: Yes
Battery Mount / Type: Sony NP-F
Media Type: SD UHS-II
Photo Resolution: 12.2mp
Resolution and Frame Rate:
Sensor: Full Frame
Video Outputs: 1x HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
Weight: 0-2kg
Wi-Fi: Yes
INCLUDED IN BOX
1 x ZV-E1 FF Camera
1 x Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
1 x Shoulder Strap
1 x Wind Screen
1 x Wind Screen Adaptor
1 x Body Cap
1 x Accessory Shoe Cap
1 x Sony FE 28-60mm Lens

About The Sony ZV-E1 Camera With 28-60mm Lens
Please Note: A free installation key must be downloaded from the Sony website and installed for 4K120p (With 10% crop ) and FHD240p. Available from June 2023 or later

Sony ZV-E1 Camera

Introducing the Sony ZV-E1, with a unique set of features designed for cinematic content creation and demanding video shooters looking for the best shooting experience.

This is a compact camera that includes a large and high performance full-frame sensor capable of 4K 60p recording, a unique AI-based Autofocus with multiple object recognition, and professional audio quality. It also packs Sony’s own set of vlogging features, such as Product showcase or the direct to streaming camera solution in 4K, aimed at making content creation easier.

For the first time, record your adventures with a cinematic look thanks to a unique Cinematic Vlog settings and professional picture profile S-CINETONE. Keep your shots extremely stable with the new frame stabiliser and in-body stabilisation.

Get the ultimate content creation experience with the Sony ZV-E1 and shoot your content like a pro.

Professional Grade Full-Frame Quality

Shoot cinematic content with the professional sized full-frame 4K 60p image quality for unlimited creative expression, even in the dimmest light situations. Made easy for video content creation, benefit from the cinematic look of S-CINETONE and Cinematic Vlog profiles. The Sony ZV-E1 is also capable of cinematic 4K 120p slow-motion inherited from professional cameras via a free firmware update.

Powered By A.I.

Equipped with a dedicated AI chip, this vlogging camera is capable of advanced Autofocus features detecting human eyes, pets, and a variety of objects, so your footage is always in focus. Additionally, it includes new features such as auto-framing and framing stabilisation to keep your subject stable and centred in the frame.

Made For Content Creation

The ZV-E1 includes features designed for content creation such as a Bokeh switch that blurs the background and a Product showcase mode for reviewers who want to ensure objects are in focus when shown to the camera. Paired with a swivel, fully touch capable screen and a tally lamp, it has never been easier to vlog and focus on your content.

Made For Filmmaking

The features on this 4K camera pack a punch for serious filmmaking. Sony’s latest Focus breathing compensation feature eliminates any breathing when focusing at different distances (only compatible with Sony lenses), you can import your own LUT to get a full preview of the end result, and more.

Hare With The World

Pair your Sony vlogging camera seamlessly with your smartphone using the latest app and transfer high quality clips straight to your phone. Additionally, this camera is streaming ready at up to 4K 30p or Full HD 60p without the need for a capture card or extra software.

Expand Your Content Creation

As part of Sony’s extensive system, enjoy different angles of view with 60+ full-frame lenses available and capture sound like never before with the series of ECM digital microphones.

Sony FE 28-60mm

The new FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 offers the world’s smallest and lightest form factor in a standard zoom lens, delivering high optical performance that achieves the high-resolution depiction of full-frame everywhere in the image. Optimal arrangement of the 3 aspherical lens elements effectively suppresses aberrations throughout the zoom range and realises high resolution from corner to corner. A minimum focus distance of 30cm (0.99 feet) (wide-angle) to 45cm (1.48 feet) (telephoto) delivers close-up capability, making it perfect for everyday use or vlogging with a gimbal or grip.

At 5.9oz (167g) and 2.6 inches dia. x 1.8 inches (66.6 mm dia. x 45 mm), along with its mechanical and optimal optical design that features a retracting structure, the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 achieves unrivalled compactness and lightness, allowing users to easily carry it all the times.

From everyday shooting to scenery, portraits and travel, it’s the ideal lens for any type of on-the-go shooting in a wide variety of environments. When combined with the Alpha 7C, the combination achieves uncompromising full-frame performance with the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera and lens system. Even with its compact size and light weight, the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 is dust and moisture resistant and accepts a variety of 40.5mm filters.

The FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 delivers high-speed, high-accuracy AF allowing for Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF, using a linear motor. In addition to Sony’s advanced AF capabilities, the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 features an internal focus design which leaves the lens length unchanged with focus motion and close-up shots, enabling users to easily capture a wide variety of content from regular movie shooting to comfortable vlogging.

Sony ZV-E1:
General
Camera type Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens mount E-mount
Camera Section
Image sensor 35mm 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.
Number of Pixels (total) Approx. 12.9 megapixels
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] 35mm 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
RAW Output 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)[[F_DI0176]], LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC HS 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps)
50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps)
23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)
50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)
23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (150Mbps)
50p (150Mbps)
29.97p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (200Mbps)
50p (200Mbps)
29.97p (140Mbps)
25p (140Mbps)
23.98p (100Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.) 119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps)
59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps)
50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps)
29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps)
25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps)
23.98p (50Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (50Mbps)
50p (50 Mbps)
29.97p (50Mbps)
25p (50 Mbps)
23.98p (50Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (600Mbps)
50p (500Mbps)
29.97p (300Mbps)
25p (250Mbps)
23.98p (240Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.) 59.94p (222 Mbps)
50p (185Mbps)
29.97p (111 Mbps)
25p (93Mbps)
23.98p (89 Mbps)
Movie Function
Slow and 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 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
RecognitionN Target (Still Images) Human
Animal
Bird
Insect
Car
Train
Airplane
RecognitionN Target (Movies) Human
Animal
Bird
Insect
Car
Train
Airplane
Other Features AF Track Sens. (Still)
AF Subject Shift Sens. (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 (Recommended Exposure Index) 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 80 – 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 1 036 800 dots
Adjustable Angle Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °
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
Type Electronic shutter
Speed Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s
Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
Flash Sync. Speed 1/30 s (35mm full frame), 1/60 s (APS-C)
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
Type Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect 5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted.)
Mode Still images: On / Off
Movie: Dynamic active / Active / Standard / Off
Flash
Type –
Control Pre-Flash TTL
Compensation +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash Compatibility Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-
lock accessory shoe
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) Hi+: 10 fps
No. of recordable frames (approx.) JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames
JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames
JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames
RAW: over 1000 frames
RAW & JPG: 416 frames
RAW (Lossless Compressed): over 1000 frames
RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 92 frames
RAW (Uncompressed): 85 frames
RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 57 frames
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting –
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 –
USB Type-C Terminal 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)
HD Output 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 8bit
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 –
Function 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 (16bit 48 kHz)
Audio
Microphone Built-In Stereo
Speaker Built-In Monaural
Lens Compensation
Setting Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Power
Supplied Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images) Approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, Actual Recording) Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (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
Power Consumption with LCD Screen Still images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
Movies: Approx. 7.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
Weight
Weight With Battery and Memory Card Included (grams) Approx. 483 g
Weight With Battery and Memory Card Included (oz.) Approx. 1 lb, 1.1 oz
Body Only (grams) Approx. 399 g
Body Only (oz.) Approx. 14.1 oz
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D) – Grams Approx. 121.0 x 71.9 x 54.3 mm (From Grip to Monitor)
Dimensions (W x H x D) – in. Approx. 4 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 inches (From Grip to Monitor)
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 ℃ / 32 – 104 °F
Sony FE 28-60mm Lens:
Lens
Mount Sony E-mount
Format 35mm full frame
Focal-Length (mm) 28-60
Focal Length (35mm) (APS-C) 42-90
Lens Groups / Elements 44050
Angle Of View (35mm) 75ﾟ-40ﾟ
Angle Of View (APS-C) 54°-27°1
Maximum Aperture (F) 4-5.6
Minimum Aperture (F) 22-32
Aperture Blades 7
Circular Aperture Yes
Minimum Focus Distance Wide 0.3 m (0.99 ft), Tele 0.45 m (1.48 ft)
Maximum Magnification Ratio (X) 0.16
Filter Diameter (mm) 40.5
Image Stabilization (Steadyshot) =- (body-integrated)
Zoom System Manual
Teleconverter Compatibility (X1.4) –
Teleconverter Compatibility (X2.0) –
Hood Type –
Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 66.6 x 45 mm (2-5/8 x 1-13/16 in.)
Weight 167 g (5.9 oz.)
Expressive imagery that emphasises your subject

Sony’s cutting-edge technologies answer the demands of vloggers for uncompromising image expression. The CMOS Exmor R™ full-frame sensor delivers wide latitude, low noise, gorgeous full-frame bokeh, and high sensitivity. And with up to 8x more processing power12, the latest BIONZ XR™ performs extremely fast real-time image processing and supports 4K 60p, 120p-upgradable13 recording, with improvements in gradation rendering, colour reproduction and low-noise imaging.
Choose from a variety of lenses to express yourself

Because it features Sony’s E-mount, the ZV-E1 can be used with all E-mount lenses including the superlative G Master series with stunning resolution and world-class bokeh. A choice of focal lengths ranging from 12 mm to 1200 mm14 gives users comprehensive creative control.
Natural skin tones, Soft Skin Effect and background bokeh

The colours and textures of human skin and foliage are rendered consistently, even in challenging lighting conditions. Improved gradation rendering produces better skin tones and highlight roll-off in portraits, while the Soft Skin Effect smoothes out small wrinkles and blemishes and adds clarity around the eyes and mouth. When you want to emphasise your main subject, a press of the Bokeh Switch creates impressive full-frame bokeh in the background.
Create memorable imagery with Cinematic Vlog Setting15

Cinematic Vlog Setting15 provides an intuitive way to create scenes that look like feature movies. By choosing a Look, Mood16 and AF transition speed, anyone can create cinematic vlog footage that ideally matches the scene and creative intent. The Cinematic Vlog Setting includes “Look” options such as S-Cinetone that can enhance skin tones, “Mood” options that can emphasise specific colours, and the AF transition speed that determines how quickly autofocus will switch between subjects. The overall cinematic feel is further enhanced by the use of a 24 fps17 frame rate and the widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1)18 with black bands above and below the image.
Dynamic active Mode stabilisation19

A high-precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors built into the camera, plus optimised image stabilisation algorithms, allow advanced electronic stabilisation to work in conjunction with the camera’s 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation system in a new Dynamic active Mode. The Dynamic active Mode is approximately 30% more effective than the Active Mode20 provided in previous models. This makes it easier than ever to shoot smooth, stable vlog footage while moving around for bold, dynamic expression.

Framing Stabilizer maintains a constant subject position21

The Framing Stabilizer21 feature automatically keeps the subject’s position in the frame constant, which can be particularly useful when walking alongside the subject. Advanced AI-based subject recognition technology works with the camera’s Dynamic active Mode22 image stabilisation to reliably keep the subject in the frame during handheld shooting.
AI-based Auto Framing for movies21

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. The framing is continually adjusted so that the recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by an experienced camera operator, even though the camera is mounted on a tripod. In addition to the camera automatically recognising a subject and initialising tracking, any other subject can be selected for tracking by touching it on the camera’s monitor or the Creators’ App on a smartphone.
AI plus leading technology achieves precision focus

With its innovative AI processing unit, the ZV-E1 can accurately recognise a subject to focus on. In addition to people, animals and birds, the AI unit now makes it possible to recognise insects, cars, trains, and airplanes23 as subjects. With Real-time Tracking, the recognised subject can be tracked in real time at high speed.
Tenacious Real-time Tracking24

The ZV-E1’s AI-based Real-time Tracking will leave you free to concentrate on framing and composition. Subject recognition performance has improved greatly, offering higher tracking reliability from the moment the function is initiated and making it more useful in a wider range of shooting situations25. Even people wearing helmets or masks, or animals facing away from the camera, can be accurately detected and tracked in real time26.
Suppress image shifts while focusing

The ZV-E1 includes a Breathing Compensation27 function that minimises focus breathing – changes in angle of view caused by changes in the lens’s focus – that can occur when focusing while recording movies. Sony’s original Clear Image Zoom technology is used to automatically maintain a consistent angle of view when focusing, making it possible to achieve smooth, dramatic focusing effects.
Product Showcase Setting28 for product review videos

The Product Showcase Setting makes it easy to shoot product review videos. The camera will smoothly switch focus from your face to a product held in front of the lens and then back to your face when the product is moved away. Product Showcase Setting can be turned on or off simply by pressing the dedicated button provided.
Multiple Face Recognition29

With this feature the camera will automatically adjust bokeh and focus on multiple recognised faces in group shots, so you don’t have to worry that only people in the foreground are in focus while the faces of people in the back are out of focus. No manual aperture adjustment is required, so you can go with the flow of the moment to capture natural expressions.
Creative zoom control

The zoom lever located on top of the grip not only controls compatible powered zoom lenses, but also allows Clear Image Zoom to be used with unpowered zoom and prime lenses with less image degradation. Real-time Recognition AF, Real-time Tracking, and focus area settings remain active while zooming digitally or with Clear Image Zoom, ensuring that the full precision and speed of the camera’s phase-detection AF system is realised even during digital zoom operations.
Slow and Quick Motion

For astonishing slow motion, S&Q modes30 record every detail using bit rates up to 600 Mbps (4:2:2 10-bit, XAVC S-I 60p)31, or up to 240 fps capture (Full HD)32 for 10x slower playback. S&Q modes let you capture fresh new perspectives on dynamic sport and other action.
Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone

The ZV-E1 features a high-performance 3-capsule microphone with variable directivity that is capable of picking up clear audio in outdoor situations where wind and environmental noise can be a problem. The microphone is designed to clearly capture the voice of your main subject, and depending on your shoot you can set the microphone’s directivity to Front, Rear, All Directions or Auto33.
Advanced movie recording modes: 10-bit 4:2:2

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 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. The combination of S-Gamut3.Cine, which has a slightly wider colour gamut than DCI-P3 digital cinema, and S-Log3 allows easier colour grading for the DCI-P3 or 709 video colour space.
Picture Profile with imported LUT files

Custom user LUT files (.cube format) can be imported into the camera and assigned to Picture Profiles. This makes it easy to use LUTs to create specific looks when shooting in modes other than preset looks. The look is recorded in-camera, so colour correction in post processing can be minimised or eliminated altogether.
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.
Smallest and lightest in the world in its class34

The ZV-E1 is the world’s most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeability34. Its small size and light weight make it ideal for handheld shooting as well as for gimbal and drone mounting, for extraordinary mobility that gives vloggers new capabilities for creative expression.
Simple operation for stress-free shooting

The side-opening vari-angle LCD screen and the positioning of major controls have been designed for convenient shooting of selfies and vlogs. The LCD screen makes it easy to check framing while shooting from just about any angle, while the REC button, Still/Movie/S&Q selector, custom buttons and other controls on the camera’s top panel are laid out for easy access and operation.
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 display35.
Quick access to frequently used menu items

The ZV-E1 provides quick access to frequently used items such as frame rate, shutter speed and other essential shooting parameters via a list-style main menu. Display of this menu can be assigned to a custom button so that parameters can be quickly checked and edited prior to shooting. Separate main menus optimised for movies and stills are available.
Dust- and moisture-resistant design36

Sealing is provided around all buttons and dials, while all body seams incorporate a tongue-and-groove structure for double protection. Effective sealing throughout the body contributes to outstanding resistance to dust and moisture in challenging outdoor conditions36.
Z-series battery

The ZV-E1 uses Sony’s high-capacity Z battery. For even better power performance the image processing engine, image sensor, and related circuitry have been designed to optimise power economy under all shooting conditions.
Convenient features for confident shooting

Shoot with confidence while the ZV-E1 backs you up with a range of helpful features. These include a recording lamp on the front of the camera, so you can clearly see when recording is in progress. There is also a self-timer for movie shooting37, with a countdown indicator prominently displayed in the centre of the screen, making it easier to record only required footage.
Optional accessories to make the most of vlogging

You can boost your vlog’s sound with an optional external microphone, attached easily to the ZV-E1’s microphone jack. And smooth, one-handed operation is yours with the optional GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip with Wireless Remote Commander. The grip features easily accessible zoom and still/movie shooting controls, and it can also be used as a tripod.
Easy, stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators’ App38 on a smartphone has been greatly improved, as transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched37. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.
High-quality live streaming

The ZV-E1 makes it possible to do live streaming at 4K 30p, with UVC/UAC support. Connected to a personal computer or smartphone39 via USB, the camera can function as a 4K (2160p) webcam. Add a new dimension to online meetings, live events or even simple conversations with family and friends, as you take advantage of features like narrow depth of field, optical zoom, the Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone, Face Priority AE and Eye AF.
Environment-friendly packaging

The outer packaging of the ZV-E1 employs Sony’s “Original Blend Material” consisting of bamboo, sugar cane, and recycled paper. It contains no plastics. This special material produces recyclable packaging of high quality and durability that has low environmental impact.
Recycled materials

No non-recyclable resources are used in our repeatedly recyclable, durable, high quality SORPLAS™ material40. SORPLAS and other recyclable materials are used in camera bodies as much as possible40, reducing stress on the environment without compromising performance or functionality in any way.
Upgrade from 4K 60p to 4K 120p13
The ZV-E1 offers in-camera 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second. Extraordinarily smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery4 at QFHD resolution with autofocus provides new expressive capability. When using the XAVC S format, up to 10x slow motion with Full HD resolution is possible at 240 fps (24p recording)32, providing fresh perspectives on dynamic sports and other types of action.
Footnotes:
When “SteadyShot” is set to “Standard” or “Off”.
When using accessories that support 4ch output / 24 bits with the Multi Interface Shoe.
With compatible Sony external flash
Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used
Supports Micro USB compatible device.
(Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE)
Models sold in some countries/regions support IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) wireless LAN only.
Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.
When [Resolution] is set to [HD(720p)], [MJPEG] is only available.
The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times.
Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom , stand-by and power off.
Compared to the BIONZ X image processing engine in the ZV-E10. Sony tests.
A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera.Not available in some countries and regions. To be released in June 2023 or later.Visit the following URL for details:https://creatorscloud.sony.net/cameraupgrade/4k120p/ QFHD (3840×2160). With approx. 10% image crop.
With the SEL20TC teleconverter. 35mm full-frame equivalent.
Available in the Movie and S&Q modes. Not available for XAVC S-I 4K recording in S&Q mode.
Mood is not available when the [Mono] Look is selected.
Recording frame rates are indicated as the closest integer values. The actual corresponding frame rates are as follows: 24p: 23.98 fps, 30p: 29.97 fps, 60p: 59.94 fps, and 120p: 119.88 fps.
The black bands above and below the image are recorded as part of the image. The image area between the black bands is Cinemascope aspect ratio, but the aspect ratio of the entire recorded image area is 16:9.
Dynamic active Mode reduces angle of view more than Active Mode. Clear Image Zoom is not available when using Dynamic active Mode.
Compared to the α7S III Active Mode. Sony internal tests.
Available only for movies. Framing is cropped from 4K images, resulting in reduced angle of view.
Camera may not accurately recognise all specified subjects in all conditions. Available subject settings are: Human, Animal/Bird, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car/Train, and Airplane. Subject types other than the type specified may be erroneously recognised in some cases.
[Tracking] in the menu. Based on advanced artificial intelligence, including machine learning.
When subject recognition is ON during AF shooting. Face, eye, etc. recognition status can be monitored when subject recognition frame display is ON.
Camera operation depends on focus area settings and touch operation. Accurate focus may not be achieved in some situations.
Angle of view and image quality may change slightly when this feature is turned on. Breathing Compensation is not available for unsupported lenses, 120p (100p) movie recording, S&Q recording at greater than 120p (100p), or stills. A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera to allow 4K 120p and FHD 240p recording. Not available in some countries and regions. To be released in June 2023 or later. Visit the following URL for details:https://creatorscloud.sony.net/cameraupgrade/4k120p/ Compatibility of lenses is limited. Please see Sony support page for lens compatibility.
[Subject Recognition in AF] is locked to [Off], and [Focus Area] is set to [Zone].
Available in the movie or S&Q mode when Intelligent Auto or Scene Selection is selected with [AF Subject Recognition] set to [Human].
Audio recording not available in the S&Q mode.
A V90 class memory card is required to record XAVC S-I.
A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera.Not available in some countries and regions. To be released in June 2023 or later.Visit the following URL for details:https://creatorscloud.sony.net/cameraupgrade/4k120p/ 1420 x 804 effective sensor readout pixels.
Microphone directivity settings are unavailable when an external microphone is connected.
S-Log3 movies, Sony tests.
As of the March 2023 product announcement, compared to digital interchangeable-lens cameras with full-frame sensors and in-body image stabilisation. Sony survey.
Not available in the Intelligent Auto mode.
Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture- proof.
Transfer may be interrupted when a different app is launched on some operating systems.
Check regional availability of services and applications via the URL below:https://www.sony.net/cca/
When streaming via USB maximum image resolution is 3840 x 2160 and maximum frame rate is 30 fps. The OS of the computer or smartphone used must be compatible with UVC/UAC. Use the most up-to-date OS available for your device. A commercially available USB cable and/or terminal adaptor may be used to connect to equipment with a USB Type-C port. When connected via USB2.0 maximum image resolution is HD (720p) and maximum frame rate is 30p.
With compatible external flash
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
For information about the external power supply bundled with the product (when applicable), please refer to the link regarding information on ecodesign requirements for external power supplies in accordance with the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2019/1782 of 1 October 2019 laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/eco/environmental-management