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ZV-E1

The Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame vlogging camera — the world's first. It puts Sony's 12MP full-frame sensor (from the A7S III) inside a compact ZV-style body with a fully articulating screen, AI-powered cinematography modes, and excellent low-light video performance. For video creators who want full-frame quality without a traditional camera.

Typical Price
£1999–£2299
Average price across retailers: ~£2149
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Released
2023
Sensor
12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R
Resolution
12.1 MP
Mount
Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm
Weight
483g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation
IBIS — Active Mode for video
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video
Features
Video
4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Viewfinder
None — screen only
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe

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Suitability Score by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
4.0
✅ Great For
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Vlogging & Video Purpose-built — articulating screen, full-frame low-light, and AI cinematography tools.
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Low Light Full-frame 12MP sensor handles low light better than almost any camera at this price.
✈️
Travel Compact full-frame performance for travel video and documentary work.
🏙️
Street 12MP limits cropping but the full-frame look and compact size work well for street.
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Portrait Full-frame sensor gives beautiful subject separation. Limited by 12MP for large prints.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Landscape 12MP is insufficient for landscape photography that demands fine detail.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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Sony ZV-E1
The world's first full-frame vlogging camera.
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