Sony
ZV-E1
Vlogging-focused full-frame with AI framing and excellent 4K oversampling.
$2,199
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
12.1 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
102,400
Burst
10 fps
4K
59.94 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
483 g
Battery
570 shots
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Sensor size
Sony ZV-E1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
121 × 72 × 54 mm · 483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Good- · 10fps burst — solid for most action
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (S-Log 3) for grading latitude
- · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio
Landscape
Limited- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 483g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · IBIS for handheld low-light
Wildlife
Good- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 483g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ AI auto framing
- ✓ Full-frame vlog quality
- ✓ Compact
- ✓ Product showcase mode
Cons
- – No EVF
- – No mechanical shutter
- – Vlog ergonomics only
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony ZV-E1