Sony ZV-E1 Body (White)

Intuitive Creativity

Expressive imagery that emphasises the subject

Cutting-edge technology for vloggers

Working with the ZV-E1's 12.1 MP¹ full-frame sensor, the latest BIONZ XR™ engine provides high-speed processing to support 4K 60p, 120p upgradable³ recording, while an AI processing unit improves subject-recognition capabilities for advanced vlogging applications.

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

The ZV-E1 is Sony's first dedicated vlog camera with a 12.1 MP¹ back-illuminated 35mm 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 8x⁴ 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 1200mm⁵ gives users outstanding creative control.

Intuitive Cinema Vlog Setting

Create memorable imagery with S-CinetoneTM and other settings

By using Cinematic Vlog Setting⁶ and choosing a Look and Mood⁷, 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 fps⁸ frame rate and the widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1)⁹ with black bands above and below the image.

Rely on stable camera work

5-axis in-body stabilisation, Dynamic Active Mode and Framing Stabilizer

A compact, precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors plus optimised algorithms achieve up to 5.0-step¹⁰ stabilisation. Dynamic active Mode¹¹ further improves stability by up to 30% compared to previously¹², while the Framing Stabilizer¹³ automatically maintains the subject's position in the frame, using Dynamic active Mode and AI-based subject recognition.

AI-based Auto Framing for movies¹³

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 AF¹⁴

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 recognition¹⁵. 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.

Slow and Quick Motion

Capture action in superhuman detail

When directly replaying movies in slow or quick motion in S&Q mode¹⁶ 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)¹⁷ 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)¹⁸, 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 Auto¹⁹.

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. Color 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 minimised 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 camera²⁰

The ZV-E1 is the world's most compact, lightweight vlog camera with a full-frame CMOS sensor and lens interchangeability²⁰, 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 display²¹.

Z-series battery and optimised 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 design²²

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 movies²³, 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 background²⁴. Shot Marks help make uploading clips easier and more efficient.

Stream top-quality live content

Connected to a personal computer or smartphone²⁵ 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 their 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.

Environment-friendly packaging

To minimise environmental stress, the outer packaging of the ZV-E1 uses Sony's durable, recyclable "Original Blend Material" consisting of bamboo, smugar cane, and recycled paper, with no plastics. Sony is working towards using non-plastic packaging materials with ample protection against shock and impact²⁶, as well as plant-based non-woven fabrics for product bags²⁷.

Creators' 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.

¹ Approximate, effective.

² As of the March 2023 product announcement, compared to digital interchangeable-lens cameras with full-frame sensors and in-body image stabilisation. Sony survey.

³ 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.

⁴ Compared to the BIONZ X image processing engine in the ZV-E10. Sony tests.

⁵ With the SEL20TC teleconverter. 35mm full-frame equivalent.

⁶ Available in the Movie and S&Q modes. Not available for XAVC S-I 4K recording in S&Q mode.

⁷ Mood is not available when the [Mono] Look is selected.

⁸ 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.

⁹ 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.

¹⁰ CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens. When shooting stills.

¹¹ Dynamic active Mode reduces angle of view more than Active Mode. Clear Image Zoom is not available when using Dynamic active Mode.

¹² Compared to the α7S III Active Mode. Sony internal tests.

¹³ Available only for movies. Framing is cropped from 4K images, resulting in reduced angle of view.

¹⁴ 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.

¹⁵ Sony internal tests. Compared to the ZV-E10.

¹⁶ Audio recording not available in S&Q mode.

¹⁷ A V90 class memory card is required to record XAVC S-I.

¹⁸ 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.

¹⁹ Microphone directivity settings become inactive when an external microphone is connected.

²⁰ 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 stabilisation.

²¹ Not available in the Intelligent Auto mode.

²² Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

²³ Not available when using the MOVIE button to shoot movies in the still image mode.

²⁴ Transfer may be interrupted when a different app is launched on some operating systems.

²⁵ 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.

²⁶ Not including materials used in coatings and adhesives.

²⁷ Not including materials used in coatings and adhesives. Natural non-woven fabric may not be available during some production periods.