Sony ZV-E1 Officially Announced - Compact Full Frame Camera for Vloggers

New compact full-frame E-mount mirrorless camera Sony ZV-E1 officially announced. The new flagship vlogging camera is the company’s first full-frame ZV-series model. Sony ZV-E1 will be available in May 2023 at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers, for an estimated retail price of $2,199.99 USD and $2,999.99 CAN. Preorders in US available at B&Hphoto, Amazon, Adorama.

The Sony ZV series is designed from the ground up to provide features and performance for video content creators. The new ZV-E1 promises the highest-quality video thanks to its 12.1-megapixel full-frame image sensor. Sony ZV-E1 is able to record footage internally in 4K at 60p in 4:2:2 10-bit all-intra onto SDHC/SDXC memory cards, which is especially interesting for filmmakers and content creators. In addition, a future free firmware update will unleash this little beast’s full 4K120p and HD240p capabilities.

Sony ZV-E1 Key Features and Specs

E-mount interchangeable lens camera designed for vlogging and video content creation
World’s smallest and lightest full-frame ILC
12.1-megapixel full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor
ISO up to 409,600
15+ stops of dynamic range
Bionz XR image processing engine
Dedicated AI processing unit
AI-based Auto Framing
AI-based Dynamic Active Mode stabilization
AI-based autofocus
Cinematic Vlog setting
S-Cinetone
User LUT handling
Full-frame 4K video at up to 120p (with firmware update post-launch)
FHD video at up to 240p
Multiple Face Recognition
Product Showcase setting
In-camera timelapse
Intelligent 3-capsule mic with AI audio
Vari-angle LCD
Tally lamp, video-friendly control layout, and self-timer
Dust and moisture-resistant
UVC/UAC USB streaming up to 4K/30p
Price $2,199at B&Hphoto, Amazon, Adorama.