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Working with the ZV-E1's 12.1 MP full-frame sensor, the latest BIONZ XRâ„¢ 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.
The ZV-E1 is Sony's first dedicated vlog camera with a 12.1 MP back-illuminated 35mm CMOS image sensor, delivering 15+ stops of latitude, low noise, high sensitivity, and gorgeous full-frame bokeh.
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.
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
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.
By using Cinematic Vlog Setting and choosing a Look and Mood6, 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.
Human pose estimation using a skeleton-based model
With its innovative AI processing unit, the ZV-E1 uses subject form data to accurately recognise movement, providing an improvement of approx. 60% in human eye recognition. Human pose estimation technology recognises body and head position, so you can even track a subject facing away from the camera or wearing a mask.
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.
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.
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
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-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.
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 minimised or eliminated.
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
The ZV-E1 is the world's most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeablity, making it ideal not only for handheld shooting, but also for gimbal or drone mounting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 12.9 Megapixel (4240 x 2832) |
| Sensor type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | None |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 Second 1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo 80 to 102,400 (Extended: 80 to 409,600) |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
| Metering Range | 3 to 20 EV |
| Image Sizes | 3:2 12 MP (4240 x 2832) 5.1 MP (2768 x 1848) 3 MP (2128 x 1416) |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 10-Bit |
| Internal Recording Modes | RawXAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mb/s] RawXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s] 3840 x 2160 at 23.98 fps |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Monitor Size | 3.0" |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus |
| Autofocus points | Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 627 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | 6 to +20 EV |
| Power Consumption | ≤7 W |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.8 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 121 x 71.9 x 54.3 mm |
| Item Weight | 14.1 oz / 399 g (Body Only) 1.1 lb / 483 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
