Main Features

• Full-frame 12.1MP¹Exmor R sensor, optimized for 4K, sensitivity and speed
• 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with direct pixel readout, Long GOP or All Intra formats
• Create memorable imagery with ease with Cinematic Vlog Setting³
• Dedicated AI Processor and Real-time Recognition for accurate subject tracking
• 5-axis in-body image stabilization and Dynamic active Mode for stable recording
• AI-based Framing Stabilizer maintains a constant subject position within the frame
• AI-based Auto Framing¹²automatically adjusts the framing to highlight your subject
• Multiple Face Recognition¹³automatically optimizes depth of field for selfies or groups
• Picture Profile with support for imported LUT files for monitoring and recording
• Intelligent 3 Capsule internal microphone with variable directivity¹⁴
• Compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses for comprehensive creativity

Marketing Information

Expressive imagery that emphasizes the subject

Working with the ZV-E1's 12.1 MP full-frame sensor, the latest BIONZ XR™ 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.

Sony's E-mount system

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 mm²gives users outstanding creative control.

Intuitive Cinematic Vlog Setting

By using Cinematic Vlog Setting³and 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 fps⁵frame rate and the widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio (2.35:1) with black bands above and below the image.

Rely on stable camera work

A compact, precision stabilization unit and gyro sensors plus optimized algorithms achieve up to 5.0-step⁹stabilization. Dynamic active Mode¹⁰further improves stability by up to 30% compared to previously, while the Framing Stabilizer automatically maintains the subject's position in the frame, using Dynamic active Mode and AI-based subject recognition.

AI-based Auto Framing for movies

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 AF

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 recognition. Human pose estimation technology recognizes body and head position, so you can even track a subject facing away from the camera or wearing a mask.

Slow and Quick Motion

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)¹⁷, providing fresh perspectives on dynamic sports and other types of action.

Creative zoom control

Record your main subject's voice clearly, whatever the setting

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