Sony ZV-E1 ZV-E1 White 2024
The 12.1MP full-frame sensor records 4K 120fps 10-bit video with 5 stops of IBIS for stable, detailed handheld footage. Weighing just 399g with a fully articulating touchscreen, it remains exceptionally portable for a full-frame camera. Best for vloggers and live streamers who prioritize cinematic motion and reliable tracking AF over high-resolution stills.
About This Camera
The 12.1MP full-frame sensor records 4K 120fps 10-bit video with 5 stops of IBIS for stable, detailed handheld footage. Weighing just 399g with a fully articulating touchscreen, it remains exceptionally portable for a full-frame camera. Best for vloggers and live streamers who prioritize cinematic motion and reliable tracking AF over high-resolution stills.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 12.1MP full-frame
- Af points 759
- Burst fps 10
- Video 4K @60fps
- Ibis
- Weight g 399
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average sensor (5th percentile) 5th
- Below average build (17th percentile) 17th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 12.1 |
| ISO Range | 80 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 759 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| 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
Price History
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 @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 399 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZV-E1 ZV-E1 | 95.8 | 36.3 | 17.4 | 65.2 | 80.2 | 5.4 | 95.5 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 65.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
