Sony ZV-E1

The ultimate full-frame vlogging camera

Sony ZV-E1
80/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 13
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model ZV-E1

Key Features

SENSOR 12.1MP Full-Frame Exmor R CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ XR processor with dedicated AI processing unit
AUTOFOCUS 759-point phase-detection AF with real-time subject recognition
PHASE DETECTION Covers approximately 92% of the image area
VIDEO 4K 60p/120p 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization with Dynamic Active Mode
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone jacks
MEMORY CARD Single UHS-II SD card slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 570 shots (CIPA) using NP-FZ100 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony ZV-E1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu/touch
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Customizable via Fn
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Front dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Sony ZV-E1

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Sony ZV-E1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Sony ZV-E1

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