12MP full-frame CMOS sensor with no mechanical shutter; UHD 4K video at up to 60p without crop; Full HD (1080) footage at up to 120p; 10-bit 4:2:2 capture (All-I or LongGOP); 4K/120p and 1080/240 will be added later (a paid upgrade in some regions); 5-axis image stabilization; UVC 4K/30p video stream when plugged in as USB device; Unlimited 4K/30p, 30 minutes 4K/60p (at 25°C); Single UHS-II SD slot; Micro HDMI slot; 483g including battery;

12MP full-frame CMOS sensor with no mechanical shutter; UHD 4K video at up to 60p without crop; Full HD (1080) footage at up to 120p; 10-bit 4:2:2 capture (All-I or LongGOP); 4K/120p and 1080/240 will be added later (a paid upgrade in some regions); 5-axis image stabilization; UVC 4K/30p video stream when plugged in as USB device; Unlimited 4K/30p, 30 minutes 4K/60p (at 25°C); Single UHS-II SD slot; Micro HDMI slot; 483g including battery;

Superb video quality; Beginner-friendly features; Much-improved touchscreen UI;

Some useful features trimmed out; Photography feels like an afterthought;

Introduction; Photography; Design and function; Touchscreen interface; Vlogging; Audio; Live cropping; Video performance; Who is it for?;

Introduction; Photography; Design and function; Touchscreen interface; Vlogging; Audio; Live cropping; Video performance; Who is it for?;

Sony's flagship ZV camera combines the power and capabilities of a full-frame Alpha camera with the portability and features from its creator range to great effect.

Compact and portable design, Fantastic autofocus performance, Great battery life and convenient charging, Much more user-friendly than Alpha cameras

It's expensive, Only one SD card slot

The tiny Sony ZV-E1 is the most capable ‘vlogging’ camera available, and is overkill for most content creators, but it will likely surface on more serious video productions too, thanks to its clean 4K video image quality in any light, plus superb in-body image stabilization and autofocus.

Cheapest way to get the Sony A7S III sensor, Makes high-quality vlogging as simple as possible, Great for handheld videos

Single SD card slot restricts video capabilities, Not a camera for heavy video use, Smart AI features are buried in menus

The ZV-E1 becomes Sony’s most powerful consumer camera aimed at video content creators, delivering the quality and frame rates of the A7S III in a smaller, more affordable body with the benefits of genuinely improved stabilisation, a better quality built-in mic, and a bunch of cunning modes to make...

Updated: June 28, 2023 First introduced in March 2023 , Sony ZV-E1 is a 12.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Sony E lens mount.

Auto Framing Mode in Video, Product Showcase Mode, Gyroscopic Stabilization, Lens Breathing Correction, Real-time LUT Applied Shooting, Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Photo/Video Mode Switch, Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, NFC Connectivity, 5-axis Image...

No Mechanical Shutter, No Built-in Viewfinder, No External Viewfinder Option, Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

The Sony ZV-E1 is a very good vlogging camera, particularly for those who tend to shoot in less controlled lighting conditions or in low light and can benefit from its full-frame sensor. That said, it's a strange proposition for most vloggers.

Very compact for a full-frame camera., Fully articulated screen., 4k at 120 fps (with Creators' Cloud upgrade)., Amazing AI-powered autofocus.

Overheats quickly in 4k., Ergonomics aren't the best.

The Sony ZV-E1 is excellent for vlogging and will impress anyone who wants to create great looking videos. Cinematic image quality, options aplenty and killer autofocus and stabilisation make it a stunning all-round movie machine – and a compact one at that.

Superb all-round video quality, Good stabilisation and autofocus, Compact and weatherproof body, You want a small but mighty video machine : Squeezing a full-frame sensor into such a small body is no mean feat, and while concessions have been made, none feel like deal breakers.

No viewfinder, No cooling system, No mechanical shutter, You want a true hybrid camera: With still photography less important than video here, a model like the A7S III – which has a viewfinder and mechanical shutter – might suit hybrid content creators better.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present