# Sony ZV-E1

Vlogging camera · 12MP full-frame back-illuminated CMOS · profile confidence: **high** · source: sony.com — ZV-E1 specifications

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 | 16:9 | Full-width readout |
| 4K | 100, 120 | 16:9 | Added by firmware update; slight crop |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **SteadyShot Off** (strength 0/3)
- **SteadyShot Standard (IBIS)** (strength 2/3)
- **SteadyShot Active** (strength 2/3) — crops the image
- **Dynamic Active** (strength 3/3) — crops the image — Strongest mode — noticeable crop.

## Color profiles

- **Standard** — 10-bit
- **S-Cinetone** — 10-bit
- **S-Log3** — 10-bit, log (for grading)

## Field of view

Lens-dependent (interchangeable-lens body).

## Exposure

- ISO range: 80–102400 (recommended ceilings — bright: 800, normal: 6400, low light: 25600)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: variable (lens-dependent)
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **Exceptional low-light sensitivity** — A 12MP full-frame sensor means very large pixels — usable footage where most cameras give up.
- **Auto Framing** — Crops and follows you automatically, like having a camera operator.
- **Dynamic Active stabilization** — Gimbal-like smoothing while walking and talking.

Strengths: Outstanding low light; Full-frame look; Strong digital stabilization; 10-bit S-Log3.
Weaknesses: Only 12MP for stills; Overheating on long takes; Expensive once you add lenses.

> Verification note: High-frame-rate 4K arrived via firmware — confirm your body is updated before relying on 4K/120.

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