The Sony ZV-E1 with unique features for cinematic content and demanding filmmakers. This compact camera features a large and powerful full-frame sensor for 4K 60p shooting, a unique AI-based autofocus function with multiple object detection and professional audio quality. It also includes Sony's special Vlog features that make content creation even easier, such as Product Presentation Mode and the camera solution for live streaming in 4K. Adventures can be captured in cinematic quality thanks to a variety of settings for cinematic vlogs and the S-Cinetone professional picture profile. And with frame stabilisation and built-in image stabilisation, shots remain extremely stable.
Continuous shooting mode | 10 FPS |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Memory card type | SD |
Item number | 24873467 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Scene mode | Children, Landscape, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Seashore, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
Scope of application | Everyday life, Portable, Professional use |
Country code | CH |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Flash equipment | TTL |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, umbra |
Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
Exposure compensation | ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Sony E |
Closure type | Electric |
Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s, 5 s |
Connection | 1/4" |
Image sensor resolution | 12.10 Mpx |
Image resolution | 4240 x 2832 pixels |
Image sensor type | Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
Image sensor format | Full frame |
Image sensor size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
Crop factor | 1 |
Supported page ratios | 3:2 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 40 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 409600 |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | TFT |
Resolution | 1036800 Pixels |
Display functions | Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | No viewfinder |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Autofocus type | Contrast-based, Hybrid, Phase-based |
Autofocus areas | 759 x |
Shutter speed | 1/8000 - 30 s |
Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
Continuous shooting mode | 10 FPS |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Max. refresh rate | 120 fps |
Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps), Full HD (120fps) |
Memory card type | SD |
Number of storage compartments | 1 |
Image file formats | HEIF, JPEG file interchange format, RAW |
Video file formats | H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, XAVC S |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Waterproof | Splash-proof |
Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Power capacity | 100 Wh |
Country of origin | Thailand |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Sony fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Multi interface shoe cap, Rechargeable battery, Shoulder strap, Windbreak, Windscreen adapter |
Width | 121 mm |
Length | 54.30 mm |
Height | 71.90 mm |
Weight | 483 g |
Length | 15.60 cm |
Width | 13.70 cm |
Height | 12.10 cm |
Weight | 760 g |
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As a vlog camera, the ZV-E1 with its full-frame sensor is a speciality. It makes it easy to produce high-quality photos and videos for social media, even in poor lighting conditions. However, if your focus is clearly on photography, you should look at another camera, such as the Sony Alpha 7C II...
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