Sony Alpha ZV-E1 Full-Frame Interchangeable-Lens Mirrorless Vlog Camera

The ZV-E1 features a 12.1MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine.
Its AI processing unit provides enhanced subject recognition, autofocus and Real-time Tracking for creators.
Advanced stabilisation features, Auto Framing and Framing Stabiliser help create smooth and consistent vlog footage.
The camera also includes Cinematic Vlog Setting, Product Showcase Setting and an intelligent 3-Capsule Microphone.

Product Highlights

• 12.1MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
• Advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine
• AI processing unit for enhanced subject recognition
• Dynamic Active Mode image stabilisation
• AI-based Auto Framing for movies
• Real-time Tracking
• Real-time Eye AF and subject recognition
• Cinematic Vlog Setting
• Product Showcase Setting
• Multiple Face Recognition
• Breathing Compensation
• Slow and Quick Motion
• Intelligent 3-Capsule Microphone
• Creative zoom control
• Intuitive touch operations
• Easy smartphone connectivity
• E-mount compatibility

Features

Expressive imagery that emphasises your subject

The full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor provides wide latitude, low noise, full-frame bokeh and high sensitivity. The BIONZ XR image processing engine supports fast real-time processing and 4K recording.

Choose from a variety of lenses to express yourself

The ZV-E1 features Sony's E-mount, allowing it to be used with E-mount lenses, including the G Master series. A wide range of focal lengths provides creative control.

Natural skin tones, Soft Skin Effect and background bokeh

The camera renders human skin and foliage with consistent colours and textures. Soft Skin Effect smooths small wrinkles and blemishes, while the Bokeh Switch creates full-frame background bokeh.

Framing Stabiliser maintains a constant subject position

Framing Stabiliser automatically keeps the subject's position in the frame consistent. AI-based subject recognition works with Dynamic Active Mode image stabilisation during handheld shooting.

Create memorable imagery with Cinematic Vlog Setting

Cinematic Vlog Setting provides Look, Mood and AF transition speed options for creating cinematic vlog footage. It also supports a 24 fps frame rate and widescreen Cinemascope aspect ratio.

Dynamic active Mode stabilisation

Dynamic Active Mode combines the camera's stabilisation unit, gyro sensors and image stabilisation algorithms with 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation for smoother vlog footage while moving.

AI-based Auto Framing for movies

AI-based Auto Framing automatically crops the frame to keep the subject in a prominent position during movie recording. Subjects can also be selected for tracking through the camera monitor or Creators' App.

Tenacious Real-time Tracking

AI-based Real-time Tracking recognises and tracks subjects in real time. It can detect and track people, animals and other specified subjects in a range of shooting situations.

AI plus leading technology achieves precision focus

The AI processing unit recognises subjects including people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, supporting precise autofocus and Real-time Tracking.

Multiple Face Recognition

Multiple Face Recognition automatically adjusts bokeh and focus for multiple recognised faces in group shots, helping maintain focus on faces positioned at different distances.

Product Showcase Setting for product review videos

Product Showcase Setting smoothly switches focus between your face and a product held in front of the lens, making it suitable for product review videos.

Suppress image shifts while focusing

Breathing Compensation minimises changes in angle of view caused by focus changes during movie recording. Clear Image Zoom helps maintain a consistent angle of view while focusing.

Slow and Quick Motion

S&Q modes allow slow-motion and quick-motion recording, including up to 240fps capture in Full HD for slower playback.

Intelligent 3-Capsule Microphone

The high-performance 3-capsule microphone features variable directivity and is designed to capture clear audio in outdoor situations. Directivity can be set to Front, Rear, All Directions or Auto.

Creative zoom control

The zoom lever controls compatible powered zoom lenses and supports Clear Image Zoom with unpowered zoom and prime lenses. Real-time Recognition AF and Real-time Tracking remain active while zooming.

Intuitive touch operations

Touch operations provide access to shooting mode, Cinematic Vlog Setting and other functions. The Fn menu can also be displayed by swiping up on the monitor.

Easy, stable smartphone connectivity

The Creators' App supports improved connection stability when transferring images from the camera to a smartphone, including background transfers while the smartphone display is asleep or another app is being used.