Sony ZV-E1

Sony ZV-E1 is Sony's Pro Mirrorless camera first released on March of 2023. The camera includes a 12MP, BSI-CMOS Full frame size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4240 x 2832.

The ZV-E1 comes in at #41 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all round #87 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to look at our Advanced camera filter to find camera ratings based on your personalized factors.

Here is a chart of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

You can view the ZV-E1 from various angles in the gallery below.

Here is a list of advantages and disadvantages of the Sony ZV-E1 based on factors which are usually viewed as useful in a camera.

The sensor spec on the Sony ZV-E1 is 35.6mm x 23.8mm (Full frame). The 847 mm² sensor can resolve 4240 x 2832 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Sensor stabilization is superior than digital stabilization since the latter might lead to cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 12MP and features a native ISO range of 80 to 102400. The ISO can be increased digitally to 40 to 409600. RAW photos are supported so the user has more margin for error.

The image underneath displays the ZV-E1's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The ZV-E1 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is showcased in green.

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To get an understanding of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Sony ZV-E1 is 1.06 lb (483 gr / 17.04 oz) & has outer proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1"). The weight of normal Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr and the Sony ZV-E1 is lighter compared to various competitors.

Photography Glossary

Here is a image of the Sony ZV-E1 next to a soft drink to help you to get a sense of its size.

The top view underneath will show the button design on the ZV-E1.

The ZV-E1 uses the Sony E mount and has 170 lenses currently available. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the ZV-E1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

7artisans 35mm F1.235mmf/1.2150g

7artisans 12mm F2.812mmf/2.8295g

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Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE35mmf/1.8210g

Sony E 20mm F2.820mmf/2.8 69g

7artisans 35mm F235mmf/2320g

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.885mmf/1.8 475g

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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS70-200mmf/4.0 840g

The ZV-E1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• NFC Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that come with NFC or Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You are able to transfer photos and in some cases adjust settings without the hassle of connecting straight with the camera.

Several apps also enable a Liveview and click the shutter when you aren't near the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it could be attached to an external screen. A lot of cameras enable you to recharge the battery using the USB socket.

The maximum video quality on the Sony ZV-E1 is 3840 x 1920 and you can save in MPEG-4, XAVC S and H.264 format. 1920p offers a outstanding quality for video recording. You are able to downsample to Full HD to get cleaner results. Beware of the huge file sizes and make sure you own high quality SD cards with good write speed. The camera does include both headphone and mic jack making it really useful while recording audio.

Sony ZV-E1 comes with environment sealing which makes it a good candidate for use for rough places. This can be especially useful if you are unsure about the conditions you might encounter for outdoor photography.

The Sony ZV-E1 includes a 3.00 inch fully articulated screen with a resolution of 1,037 thousand dots.

It includes a selfie friendly display for self portraits and even group photos if needed. Moreover the screen is touch friendly so you are able to adjust focus points as well as adjust settings by using your finger.

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The ViewFinder details for Sony ZV-E1 are below:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are really useful for sunny outdoor conditions which might make the camera display washed out and very difficult to see.

Sony ZV-E1 can shoot continuously at 10.0 fps. The camera also provides silent electronic shutter of 1/8000 seconds. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter might result in "rolling shutter" in some circumstances.

Sony ZV-E1 features external flash ability but is lacking integrated flash.

Sony ZV-E1 features both Phase Detect AF plus Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more quicker & exact compared to Contrast Detect focusing. The camera includes Face detect making it helpful for taking photos of people.

The Sensor includes 759 focus points to pick from. Sony ZV-E1 has tap to focus. You can easily use your fingers to shift focus points. It also features Tracking AF for things on the move. Sony ZV-E1 boasts manual focus in case it is required for low light or you require more exact control on focus.

The battery (NP-FZ100) in the Sony ZV-E1 is built to last for 570 photos as per the CIPA specifications making it higher than average in comparison to its class. The general Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X offers the highest possible (870) battery life for this type of cameras.

Below is a collection of Pro Mirrorless cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
ZV-E1 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
ZV-E1 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
ZV-E1 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
ZV-E1 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
ZV-E1 vs M11700 yesnono

The following graph displays a analysis of the Sony ZV-E1 for varying types of photography. To find out more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Sony ZV-E1 receives a score of 72 which is nice, meaning that it is a good choice for portrait photography. Photographing portraits favors heavily to sensor dimension, RAW support along with the option to utilize off-camera flash.

With a great points total of 84, the Sony ZV-E1 is a great pick to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera has a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A above average sports photography score of 72 suggests the Sony ZV-E1 is a respectable option for shooting sports. A camera needs very good tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is extremely critical in choosing a camera for travel. Overall, the Sony ZV-E1 gets a awesome 79 for a travelling camera which makes it a brilliant option to purchase for your trips.

If you find yourself planning to buy a camera for landscape photos, the most important aspect is going to be image quality. The Sony ZV-E1 and it's excellent grade of 79 for a landscape camera is a excellent fit in the current market.

A camera for vlogging really should posses a articulating display, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Considering all the details, the Sony ZV-E1 is a awesome option as a vlog camera as it delivers a superb score of 85.

If you want replacements to the ZV-E1, below is a selection of the top ranked cameras that fall within the category of Pro Mirrorless.

The line graph followed below will give you a bird's eye view of the ZV-E1 compared to it's top ranked rivals mentioned above.

Following are additional cameras you may consider as alternative options. To read through a comprehensive comparison, visit the "compare" link.