Sony ZV-E1

28 - 60 mm, 12.10 Mpx, Full frame
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Product details

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 the new frame stabilisation and built-in image stabilisation, shots remain extremely stable.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Aperture
f/4 - 5.6
Image sensor format
Full frame
Autofocus type
Contrast-based, 
Hybrid, 
Phase-based
Item number
24894855

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
Cameras
Manufacturer no.
ZVE1LBDI.EU
Release date
17.4.2023

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Children, 
Landscape, 
Night, 
Panorama, 
Portrait, 
Seashore, 
Snow, 
Sports, 
Sunset
Scope of application
Everyday life, 
Portable, 
Professional use

Camera properties

Country code
CH
Camera type
Mirrorless Camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
TTL
White balance
Automatic, 
Daylight, 
Flash, 
Tungsten, 
umbra
Exposure type
Aperture priority AE, 
Aperture priority AE, 
Auto, 
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 5EV in 1/2 steps, 
± 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"

Sensor properties

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
Supported page ratios
3:2
Min. ISO sensitivity
80
Max. ISO Sensitivity
102400

Camera lens properties

Min. aperture opening
f/22
Max. aperture
f/4
Aperture
f/4 - 5.6
Focal length
28 - 60 mm
Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
60 mm
Lens equipment
Metal bayonet
Filter thread
40.50 mm

Objective 2 properties

Min. aperture opening
f/32
Focal length
28 - 60 mm
Min. focal length
42 mm
Max. focal length
90 mm
Filter thread
40.50 mm

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
1036800 Pixels
Display functions
Tilt and swivel, 
Touch screen

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
No viewfinder

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Autofocus type
Contrast-based, 
Hybrid, 
Phase-based
Autofocus areas
759 x

Performance

Shutter speed
1/8000 - 30 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/8000 s
Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
4240 x 2832 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Max. refresh rate
120p
Max. frame rate
4k (60fps), 
Full HD (120fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
HEIF, 
JPEG file interchange format, 
RAW
Video file formats
H.264, 
H.265, 
MPEG-4, 
XAVC S

Durability

Durability
Dustproof, 
Weather resistant
Waterproof
Not waterproof

Connections

Connections
3.5mm headphones, 
3.5mm jack, 
Micro HDMI (Type D), 
USB-C

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
body cap, 
Lens cap, 
Multi interface shoe cap, 
Rear lens cap, 
Rechargeable battery, 
Shoulder strap, 
Windbreak, 
Windscreen adapter

Product dimensions

Width
121 mm
Length
71.90 mm
Height
54.30 mm
Weight
483 g

Package dimensions

Length
21.90 cm
Width
15.40 cm
Height
10.90 cm
Weight
1 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Nikon
  • 2.Sony
  • 3.Canon
  • 4.Fujifilm
  • 4.RICOH

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Kodak
  • 5.Nikon
  • 5.Sony
  • 7.RICOH
  • 8.Panasonic

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Easypix
  • 6.Fujifilm
  • 7.Sony
  • 8.Nikon
  • 9.Olympus
Source: Galaxus

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