Sony ZV-E1 Made For Content
Creators And Vloggers

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Sony ZV-1Made For Content
Creators And Vloggers

Introducing vlog camera ZV-E1 | Sony

The ZV-E1 is the world’s most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeability. Ideal for handheld shooting as well as for gimbal and drone mounting, the camera offers extraordinary mobility to vloggers to enhance their capabilities for creative expression.

AI-based Auto Framing for Movies

Using AI-based subject recognition technology, the 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 the recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by an experienced camera operator.

Create memorable imagery with Cinematic Vlog Setting

Sony’s cutting-edge technologies answer the demands of vloggers for uncompromising image expression. The CMOS Exmor R™ full-frame sensor features AF Transition Speed with 7-speed settings, excellent for creating rack focus effects, and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity, which has 5 sensitivity settings that define how “sticky” AF will be.

AI plus leading technology achieves precision focus.

With Real-time Tracking and 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 airplanes as subjects.

Dynamic active Mode stabilisation*1

In a new Dynamic active Mode, sophisticated electronic stabilisation may now work in conjunction with the camera's 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation technology. The Dynamic Active Mode is approximately 30% more effective than the Active Mode provided by previous versions. Shooting adaptable, stable vlog footage while moving around for bold, dynamic expression is thus now easier than ever.

Multiple Face Recognition*2

With this feature, the camera will automatically adjust bokeh and focus on multiple recognised faces in group shots. No manual aperture adjustment is required, so you can go with the flow of the moment to capture natural expressions.

Upgrade from 4K 60p to 4K 120p

The ZV-E1 can capture 4K video in-camera at up to 120 frames per second. Extraordinary smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery in QFHD resolution with autofocus opens new expressive possibilities. Up to 10x slow motion with Full HD quality at 240 fps is possible to get new perspectives on dynamic sports and other sorts of action.

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.

Intelligent 3-Capsule Microphone

The ZV-E1 includes a high-performance 3-capsule microphone with variable directivity designed to clearly record the voice of your main subject, and you can set the microphone's directivity to Front, Rear, All Directions, or Auto depending on your shot.

Product Showcase Setting*3 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.

Compact and lightweight
with Intuitive control

Designed for smooth & easy vlogging

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.

New Main Menu

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. Separate main menus optimised for movies and stills are available.

Easy Smartphone Connection

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creator’s App*1 on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched*2. It quickly uploads clips to a smartphone.

Easy Smartphone Connection

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creator’s App*1 on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched*2. It quickly uploads clips to a smartphone.

High-quality Live Streaming

The ZV-E1 makes it possible to do live streaming at 4K 30p, with UVC/UAC support. 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.

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.

12.1 MP1 full-frame back-illuminated CMOS
Exmor R image sensor


Advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine


An AI processing unit for wider, more accurate subject recognition


The world's most compact, lightweight full-frame camera with interchangeable lenses27


Intelligent 3-Capsule Microphone


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)

NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)

Still images: Approx. 12.1 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 10.1 megapixels max. 28

Camera With Interchangeable Lenses

Camera With Interchangeable Lenses

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 mm gives users comprehensive creative control.

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