Sony ZV-E1 ZV-E1 Black 2024

The Sony ZV-E1 packs a 12.1MP full-frame sensor with 4K@120fps, 5-stop IBIS, and ISO up to 409600 in a lightweight 399g weather-sealed body, prioritizing video over stills. Its vari-angle touchscreen and fast Eye AF make framing and focusing effortless, while the compact build and E-mount lens ecosystem ensure travel-friendly flexibility. Best for vloggers and streamers who need excellent low-light video performance and portability, not photographers seeking high-resolution stills.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)
type mirrorless
Sensor 12.1MP full-frame
af points 759
burst fps 10
Video 4K @120fps
ibis true
weather sealed true
weight g 399
Sony ZV-E1 ZV-E1 Black 2024 camera
76 Overall Score
Price CA$3,399
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About This Camera

The Sony ZV-E1 packs a 12.1MP full-frame sensor with 4K@120fps, 5-stop IBIS, and ISO up to 409600 in a lightweight 399g weather-sealed body, prioritizing video over stills. Its vari-angle touchscreen and fast Eye AF make framing and focusing effortless, while the compact build and E-mount lens ecosystem ensure travel-friendly flexibility. Best for vloggers and streamers who need excellent low-light video performance and portability, not photographers seeking high-resolution stills.

  • Type mirrorless
  • Sensor 12.1MP full-frame
  • Af points 759
  • Burst fps 10
  • Video 4K @120fps
  • Ibis
  • Weather sealed
  • Weight g 399

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 95.8
EVF 86.4
Build 75.5
Burst 65.2
Video 87.7
Sensor 5.4
Battery 95.5
Display 84.1
User Sentiment 14.9
Connectivity 93.1
Social Proof 94.7
Stabilization 84.7

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong af (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th

Cons

  • Below average sensor (5th percentile) 5th
  • Below average user sentiment (15th percentile) 15th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 12.1
ISO Range 80
Processor BIONZ XR

Autofocus

AF Points 759
AF Type PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 627
Eye AF Yes
Animal AF Yes
Subject Detection Yes

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 10
Max Shutter 1/8000
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 4K
4K FPS 120
1080p FPS 240
10-bit Yes
Log Profile Yes
RAW Video No
Codec XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 2400000

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs
Battery Life 570

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
USB USB-C
HDMI Micro HDMI
Hot Shoe Yes

Value & Pricing

Canadacomputers Kit CA$3,399 Out of Stock
May 21, 2026 CA$3,399 Unavailable

vs Competition

Spec Sony ZV-E1 ZV-E1 Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Nikon Z9 Z9 Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 12.1MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 32.5MP full-frame 45.7MP full-frame 24.2MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 759 425 1053 1053 779 1053
Burst FPS 10 20 40 30 30 60
Video 4K @120fps 8K @60fps 6K @120fps 8K @120fps 6K @60fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 399 579 609 1160 740 499
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayUser SentimentConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony ZV-E1 ZV-E1 95.886.475.565.287.75.495.584.114.993.194.784.7
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.589.385.499.997.196.984.183.793.194.793.4
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.588.194.69389.958.696.599.193.293.194.799.5
Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare 98.589.799.2969864.797.384.197.393.185.184.7
Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare 97.388.597.49193.549.190.384.183.793.194.784.7
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.599.688.498.184.141.294.284.1077.194.799.5

Usage Scores

Overall (75.5)Video (75)Travel (82.2)Youtube (89.9)Beginner (85.1)Vlogging (92.5)Streaming (83.5)Photography (55.8)Wedding Events (64.5)Sports Wildlife (76)Product Photography (53.7)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

Other Configurations3

ZV-E1 ZV-E1WhiteCA$2,998ZV-E1 ZV-E1BlackCA$3,098ZV-E1 ZV-E1Black

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