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Alpha ZV-E1’s Full-frame image sensor with extraordinary sensitivity and wide dynamic range together with advanced color science captures expressive, cinematic imagery. Innovative AI powered functions enable a solo creator to capture footage that would otherwise require a separate camera operator. ZV-E1’s unique combination of performance and convenience takes your creativity to the next level.

Full-frame 12.1MP¹ Exmor R sensor, optimized for 4K, sensitivity and speed

The ZV-E1 is Sony's first vlog camera with a Full-frame 12.1 MP¹ Exmor R image sensor that is optimized for 4K and delivers 15+ stops of latitude, low noise, high sensitivity, and gorgeous full-frame bokeh.

10-bit 4:2:2 recording with direct pixel readout, Long GOP or All Intra formats

The ZV-E1 can record 4K movies with direct pixel readout, 10-bit depth and 4:2:2 color sampling using Long GOP or All Intra compression, making it possible to grade for fuller, more natural gradations while generally providing greater editing freedom.

Create memorable imagery with ease with Cinematic Vlog Setting³

Cinematic Vlog Setting³ provides an intuitive way to create scenes that look like feature movies. By choosing a Look, Mood⁴ 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 emphasize specific colors, and 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 fps⁵ frame rate and the widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1)⁶ with black bands above and below the image.

Dedicated AI Processor and Real-time Recognition for accurate subject tracking

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 recognition⁷. Human pose estimation technology recognizes body and head position, so even people wearing helmets or masks, or animals facing away from the camera, can be accurately detected and tracked in real time⁸.

5-axis in-body image stabilization and Dynamic active mode for stable recording

A compact, precision stabilization unit and gyro sensors plus optimized algorithms achieve up to 5.0-step⁹ anti-shake compensation. Newly developed Dynamic active Mode¹⁰ features advanced electronic stabilization working in conjunction with the camera’s 5-axis in-body image stabilization system to achieve approximately 30% more effective compensation than the Active Mode¹¹ 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 position within the frame 

The Framing Stabilizer¹² 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 Mode¹⁰ image stabilization to reliably keep the subject in the frame even while in motion during handheld shooting.

Ai-based Auto Framing¹² automatically adjusts the framing to highlight your 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 stationary, framing is continually adjusted so that recorded footage looks as if the subject was being followed by an experienced operator. In addition to the camera automatically recognizing a subject and initializing tracking, any other subject can be selected for tracking by touching it on the camera’s monitor or the Creators' App on a smartphone.

Multiple Face Recognition¹³ automatically optimizes depth of field for selfies or groups

AI based subject recognition determines the number of faces in the frame and automatically adjust focus and aperture when recording selfies or group portraits. This feature can continuously adjust aperture for the depth of field required to keep all faces in focus while minimizing depth of field if all faces are at the same distance – or only one face is in the frame. This ensures accurate focus and full use the camera’s artistic bokeh even when several people are entering or leaving a scene. No manual adjustment is required – the camera automatically and smoothly adjusts aperture as needed so the user can shoot in the flow of the moment to capture natural expressions.

Picture Profile with support for imported LUT files for monitoring and recording

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

Intelligent 3 Capsule internal microphone with variable directivity

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. In Auto mode, [Front] or [All Directions] directivity is automatically selected according to the current subject recognition and tracking status¹⁴.

Compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses for comprehensive creativity

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 mm2 gives users outstanding creative control.

Upgrade from 4K 60p to 4K 120p¹⁵ internal recording for up to 5x slow motion

The ZV-E1 offers in-camera 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second¹⁵. Extraordinarily smooth 5x (max.) slow-motion imagery¹⁶ 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)¹⁷, providing fresh perspectives on dynamic sports and other types of action.

Natural skin tones, Soft Skin Effect and background bokeh control

The colors 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 smooths out small wrinkles and blemishes and adds clarity around the eyes and mouth. When you want to emphasize your main subject, a press of the Bokeh Switch creates impressive full-frame background defocus.

My Image Style¹⁸ directly recalls 4 key parameters to create expressive imagery

When shooting in the Intelligent Auto or Scene Selection mode, icons on the touch-sensitive monitor make it easy to directly adjust background bokeh, brightness, and color tone, as well as select a Creative Look. This provides an intuitive way to create expressive imagery without having to be familiar with technical details such as F stops, exposure compensation, or color temperature.

Product Showcase Setting¹⁹ focuses on highlighted items for product reviews

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.

S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3 advanced color science

S-Log3 offers enhanced reproduction of shadow to mid-tone (18% grey) gradations. Color spaces include S-Gamut3, with even better color reproduction than S-Gamut, and S-Gamut3.Cine, a color 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 color gamut than DCI-P3 digital cinema, and S-Log3 allows easier color grading for the DCI-P3 or 709 video color space.

Flexible ISO Log shooting mode 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.

Breathing Compensation²⁰ function suppresses image shifts while focusing

The ZV-E1 includes a Breathing Compensation²⁰ function that minimizes 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 automatically maintains a consistent angle of view when focusing, making it possible to achieve smooth, dramatic focusing effects.

Metadata facilitates editing in Catalyst Browse

The ZV-E1 records image stabilization and camera rotation metadata that can be useful when editing in the free Catalyst Browse desktop application, or the paid Catalyst Prepare desktop application or plugin²¹. In addition to stabilization based on data from the camera’s gyroscope and lens, lens breathing compensation can be applied during editing. Metadata is automatically added to the file being recorded when the ZV-E1 is rotated to 90°, 180°, or 270°, or its normal horizontal position. This metadata allows the recorded footage to be displayed with the corresponding rotation in Catalyst Browser/Prepare, eliminating the need to rotate the footage beforehand.

In-camera Time-lapse²² creation to capture unforgettable moments

Time-lapse sequences can be created in-camera, showing the movements of people or cities in expressed, time-compressed form. The exposure interval can be set from 1 second to 60 seconds²³, making it easy to compress slow action into enjoyable time-lapse sequences. When a compatible video light (sold separately) is attached to the camera, it can be set to turn on just before each exposure so that time-lapse sequences can be shot in low-light situations.

Creative, versatile zoom control by conveniently accessed zoom lever

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 realized even during digital zoom operations.

Multi Interface (MI) shoe with digital audio interface for external microphones

A digital audio interface is supported by the camera’s Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, directly transferring audio to the camera in digital form for high quality with minimal degradation. Like other MI shoe accessories, no cables or batteries are required, providing unrestrained freedom for vlogging and moviemaking.

Easy, stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators’ App²⁴ on a smartphone has been greatly improved, as transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched²⁵. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.

High-quality live streaming

The ZV-E1 makes it possible to live stream at up to 4K 30p, with UVC/UAC support. Connected to a personal computer or smartphone²⁶ via USB, the camera can function as a 4K (2160p) webcam. Add a new dimension to online meetings, live events or even conversations with family and friends, taking advantage of features like narrow depth of field, optical zoom, Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone, Face Priority AE and Eye AF.

Simplified, intuitive touch operations on LCD panel

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 display²⁷.

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 optimized for movies and stills are available.

Simple, convenient 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.

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 tally 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 shooting²⁸, with a countdown indicator prominently displayed in the center of the screen, making it easier to record only required footage.

High-capacity 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 optimize power economy under all shooting conditions.

Optional accessories to make the most of vlogging

You can improve 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.

Dust and moisture resistant design²⁹ for use in challenging conditions

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 conditions29.

The world’s smallest, lightest full-frame interchangeable lens vlog camera³⁰

The ZV-E1 is the world's most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeablity³⁰, making it ideal not only for handheld shooting, but also for gimbal or drone mounting. Its extraordinary mobility gives vloggers new capabilities for creative expression.

Creator’s Cloud Platform

Creators' Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It's also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore web, mobile, and PC-based apps providing efficient solutions that integrate cameras with shooting and production apps and services.

Accessibility features that facilitate operation

The ZV-E1 includes accessibility features that facilitate operation in a number of ways, including screen reader functionality for the visually impaired. When the screen reader function³¹ is activated, text on the menu screens is read aloud. The screen reader function can be activated from the menu [Setup] tab, where volume and reading speed can also be set as required. In addition to the menus, the Screen Reader function also works in the movie playback screen. In addition to the Screen Reader, the ZV-E1 includes a number of functions that assist in achieving pinpoint focus on a variety of subjects.

Recycled materials in Digital Cameras

No non-recyclable resources are used in our repeatedly recyclable, durable, high quality SORPLAS™ materia³². SORPLAS and other recyclable materials are used in camera bodies as much as possible³², reducing stress on the environment without compromising performance or functionality in any way.

Environment-friendly packaging and non-plastic materials

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 towards using non-plastic packaging materials with ample protection against shock and impact³³, as well as plant-based non-woven fabrics for product bags³⁴.

 

FOOTNOTES
1 Approximate, effective
2 With the SEL20TC teleconverter. 35mm full-frame equivalent
3 Available in the Movie and S&Q modes. Not available for XAVC S-I 4K recording in S&Q mode.
4 Mood is not available when the [Mono] Look is selected.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Sony internal tests. Compared to the ZV-E10.
8 Camera may not accurately recognize all specified subjects in all conditions.
9 CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens. When shooting stills.
10 Dynamic active Mode reduces angle of view more than Active Mode. Clear Image Zoom is not available when using Dynamic active Mode.
11 Compared to the α7S III Active Mode. Sony internal tests.
12 Available only for movies. Framing is cropped from 4K images, resulting in reduced angle of view.
13 Available in the movie or S&Q mode when Intelligent Auto is selected with [AF Subject Recognition] set to [Human]
14 Microphone directivity settings become inactive when an external microphone is connected
15 A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera. To be released in June 2023 or later. Visit https://creatorscloud.sony.net/cameraupgrade/4k120p/. QFHD (3840x2160). With approx. 10% image crop.
16 Post-production editing or S&Q mode recording required.
17 A free license key must be downloaded from Sony’s camera upgrade website and installed in the camera. 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.
18 Settings are reset when switching between the still, movie, and S&Q modes (including REC in Still mode).
19 [Subject Recognition in AF] is locked to [Off], and [Focus Area] is set to [Zone].
20 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. Compatibility of lenses is limited. Please see Sony support page for lens compatibility.
21 Supported in Catalyst Browse/Prepare Version 2020.1 or later. Image stabilization metadata that can be used by Catalyst is generated when using a Sony E-mount lens with the camera’s optical image stabilization set to [OFF] or [Active].
22 Shooting time will vary according to conditions. Use the [Interval Shoot Function] to shoot time-lapse sequences at long intervals (e.g 10 minutes or more).
23 Maximum exposure interval is 6 seconds when shooting 4K.
24 Check regional availability of services and applications via the URL: https://www.sony.net/cca/
25 Transfer may be interrupted when a different app is launched on some operating systems.
26 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.
27 Not available in the Intelligent Auto mode.
28 Not available when using the MOVIE button to shoot movies in the still image mode.
29 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.
30 As of the March 2023 product announcement, based on a Sony survey of interchangeable-lens digital cameras with 35mm full-frame image sensors and optical in-body image stabilization.
31 This function is available only when the language set in the menu is supported by this function.
32 Depending on the time of production, SORPLAS™ may not be used for some parts.
33 Not including materials used in coatings and adhesives.
34 Not including materials used in coatings and adhesives. Natural non-woven fabric may not be available during some production periods.
35 Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

 

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