Spec level
38/ 100
#72 of 95
MSRP
$2,200
New
$2,198
Used
$1,844
Sensor
12.1 MP
Full frame
Spec level
Where it sits among the others for its price, and what makes up its level.
Sony ZV-E1Other cameras
| Video | 4K top, 4K 60p, 10-bit | 6.9 of 18 | |
| Resolution | 12.1 MP | 0.1 of 14 | |
| Burst | 10 fps | 3.3 of 12 | |
| Viewfinder | no viewfinder | 0 of 10 | |
| Stabilization | in-body stabilization | 8 of 8 | |
| Card slots | single slot (SD UHS-II) | 2.8 of 8 | |
| Build and battery | weather-sealed, 570 shots (CIPA) | 6.3 of 8 | |
| Autofocus | 759 AF points | 3 of 6 | |
| Screen | 1M-dot fully articulated screen | 3.1 of 6 | |
| Shutter and ISO | ISO 102,400, 1/8,000 s electronic | 2 of 6 | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, headphone | 2.4 of 4 |
Specifications
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| Spec | Value | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | MirrorlessB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sony ZV-E1 Mirrorless CameraLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 new compact full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameraCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 12.1-megapixel full-frame mirrorless cameraDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Body typeRangefinder-style mirrorless | B&H+3 |
| Lens mount | Sony EB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | Sony ELaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 compact full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameraWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount (FF)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 compatible with Sony E-mount lensesDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Lens MountSony EPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 compatibility with over 70 Sony E-mounti lensesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 E-mount | B&H+5 |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm)B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOSLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 compact full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameraWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mmCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 full-frame 35mm CMOS image sensor (35.6
x 23.8mm)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mmPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35mm full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensorManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) | B&H+5 |
| Sensor resolution | 12.1 MPB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective: 12.1 Megapixel (4240 x 2832)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the a7S III 12MP image sensorCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 12.1-megapixel full-frame Exmor™ R CMOS sensorDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective pixels12.1 megapixelsPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 approximately 12.1 effective megapixelsManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: Approx. 12.1 megapixels max. | B&H+4 |
| In-body stabilization | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-AxisLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 built-in 5-axis image stabilization (IBIS)Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensationCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 5-axis in-body Image Stabilization to achieve up to 5 stops of anti-shake compensationDPReview · Read by agent · CIPA rating 5.0 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image stabilizationSensor-shiftPress release · Read by agent · up to 5.0-step · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 The in-body image stabilization of the camera provides effective stabilizationManufacturer · Read by agent · 5.0 stops · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image sensor-shift mechanism with five-axis compensation | B&H+5 |
| Initial release date | cined.com+1 | |
| Price | ||
| Initial release MSRP | cined.com+2 | |
| Current new price | B&H+2 | |
| Current used price | B&H+1 | |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF points | B&H+1 | |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 3″B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCDCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3 in. high-resolution (1,036,800-dot) LCDDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen size3.0″Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3 inch type 1.07 Mdot LCD ScreenManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT | B&H+3 |
| Display resolution | 1.04M dotsB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Resolution | 1,036,800 DotCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1,036,800-dotDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Screen dots1036800 dotsDisagrees: Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3 inch type 1.07 Mdot LCD ScreenDisagrees: Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1 036 800 dots | B&H+2 |
| Display articulation | Fully articulatedB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Display Type | Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Vari-angle LCD touchscreen at the back of the cameraCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3" Vari-angle LCD touchscreen monitorDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulated LCDFully articulatedPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 side-opening vari-angle, 3 inch type 1.07 Mdot LCD ScreenManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 ° | B&H+4 |
| Touchscreen | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCDLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Vari-angle LCD touchscreenCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touchscreen | YesDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touch screenYesPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 touch-sensitive monitorManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Touch Panel Yes | B&H+4 |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | cined.com+1 | |
| Viewfinder resolution | Not stated by any source | |
| Viewfinder magnification | Not stated by any source | |
| Body | ||
| Battery type | NP-FZ100B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 the camera is powered by NP-FZ100 batteriesWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Battery Model | NP-FZ100Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable batteryDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery chargerManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 | B&H+5 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | DPReview+1 | |
| Weight | 484.8 gB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1 lb / 483 g (With Battery, Recording Media)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 a weight of 483g/1,06lbsCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 weight: 17.1 oz. (with battery)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Weight (inc. batteries)483 gManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED Approx. 483 g | B&H+4 |
| Weight (body only) | B&H+1 | |
| Dimensions | 121 × 71.9 × 54.3 mmB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 4.8 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 121 x 71.9 x 54.3 mmLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 121mm wide and only 72mm high, with a depth of 54mmWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 121mm (W) x 71.9mm (H) x 54.3mm (D)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Approx. 121.0 x 71.9 x 54.3 mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR) | B&H+3 |
| Weatherproofing | YesB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 a dust and moisture resistant housingCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 dust- and moisture-resistant designDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Environmentally sealedYesPress release · Read by agent · Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 dust and moisture resistant design | B&H+3 |
| Photo | ||
| Max ISO (native) | 102,400B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native: 80 to 102,400 (80 to 409,600 Extended)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Manually, it can be set between 80 and 102,400DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native ISO (maximum)102400Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 The standard ISO range extends from 80 to 102400 for both stills and moviesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: ISO 80–102400 | B&H+3 |
| Max ISO (with expansion) | 409,600B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Native: 80 to 102,400 (80 to 409,600 Extended)Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 maximum ISO of 409,600Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 as low as ISO 40, or as high as 409,600DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Boosted ISO (maximum)409600Press release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 The expanded range for stills is 40 to 409600Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 expandable to ISO 40–409600 | B&H+4 |
| Max still resolution | 4240 × 2832B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Effective: 12.1 Megapixel (4240 x 2832)Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Highest Resolution | 4240 x 2832DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Max resolution4240 × 2832 pxManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 L: 4240 x 2832 (12 M) | B&H+3 |
| Fastest shutter (mechanical) | B&H+1 | |
| Fastest shutter (electronic) | 1/8000 sManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s | Sony |
| Slowest shutter | 30 sB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1/8000 to 30 SecondWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Shutter Speed Min | 30DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Minimum shutter speed30/1 secManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s | B&H+3 |
| Max burst | B&H+2 | |
| RAW bit depth | 14-bitManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 14bit RAW Yes | Sony |
| Still file formats | RAW 5JPEG 5HEIF 4B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, RawWex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 File Formats | JPEG, RAWCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 records in JPEG, HEIF, and RAW formatsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 File formatJPEG (Exif v2.32), HEIF, Raw (ARW 4.0)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 JPEG ..., HEIF ..., RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) | B&H+4 |
| Video | ||
| Movie capture formats | UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p 4Full HD (1920×1080) @ 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p/100p/120p 4B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (60 to 200 Mb/s VBR)<br>1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fpsCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 4K recording at 24, 30, and 60 fps ... 1080p Full HD recording up to 120 fpsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 × 2160 @ 60p, H.265, XAVCHS... 1920 × 1080 @ 120p, H.264, XAVCSManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 ... 59.94p ... 50p ... 29.97p ... 25p ... 23.98p ... 1920 x 1080 ... 119.88p ..., 100p | B&H+3 |
| Max movie resolution | UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 60pB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (60 to 200 Mb/s VBR)<br>1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fpsCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 4K recording at 24, 30, and 60 fps ... 1080p Full HD recording up to 120 fpsDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 × 2160 @ 60p, H.265, XAVCHS... 1920 × 1080 @ 120p, H.264, XAVCSManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 ... 59.94p ... 50p ... 29.97p ... 25p ... 23.98p ... 1920 x 1080 ... 119.88p ..., 100p | B&H+3 |
| Recording formats | H.264 2H.265 2XAVC S 4XAVC HS 4XAVC S-I 4B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit...XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit...XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-BitCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC HS 4K ... XAVC S 4K ... XAVC S-IDPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 FormatMPEG4, XAVCS, XAVCHS, XAVCSI, H.264, H.265Press release · Read by agent · also XAVC S-I 4K or HD · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC HSxxxiii format recording using the MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 codecManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 | B&H+3 |
| Video bit depth | 10-bitB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-BitLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 4K60P in 10-bit 4:2:2 All-IntraCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 4:2:2 10-bitPress release · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 10-bit 4:2:2 video internallyManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit) | B&H+3 |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | SD UHS-IIB&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)DPReview · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Storage typesUHS-II SD slotManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory cardDisagrees: Crutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 accepts SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory
Cards (UHS-I and UHS-II compatible) | B&H+2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 4.2Launch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 built-in wireless connectivity (WiFi 2.4 and 5GHz)Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth, WiFiCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wi-Fi
(802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac [2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band] | B&H+4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.2B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 4.2Wex · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth, WiFiCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Bluetooth (ver. 4.2)Manufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 [2.4 GHz band]) | B&H+3 |
| GPS (built-in) | B&H+2 | |
| Ports | USB-C 5HDMI (Full) 1HDMI (Micro) 4Microphone 3.5 mm 5Headphone 3.5 mm 5B&H · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 1x Micro-HDMI Output...Headphone Output...Microphone Input...1x USB-C InputLaunch news · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 a 3.5mm audio input and a headphone jack, a USB-C port that supports power delivery, an SDHC/SDXC card slot, and a micro HDMI output portCrutchfield · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 USB-C port ... 3.5mm mic input and 3.5mm headphone jack ... micro HDMI-D (micro) outputDPReview · Read by agent · USB connector type and HDMI size not stated · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 USBUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/sec)... HDMIYes... Microphone portYes... Headphone portYesManufacturer · Read by agent · page · scraped Nov 5, 2026 HDMI micro connector (Type-D) ... Mic Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack) ... Headphone Terminal Yes ... USB TYPE-C TERMINAL Yes | B&H+4 |
| UVC/UAC webcam | Crutchfield+1 | |
| UVC/UAC max resolution | UHD 4K (3840×2160) @ 30p 2 | Crutchfield+1 |
Sources
Every page read for this camera, and when it was scraped.