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Sony ZV-1 vs Sony ZV-E1

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SonyZV-1SonyZV-E1
Overview
ReleasedJune 2020April 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactMirrorless
Sensor format1.0-typeFull frame
Sensor typeExmor RS CMOSExmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions13.2 × 8.8 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution20.1 MP12.1 MP
Largest image5472 × 36484240 × 2832
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–1280080–102400
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; 13.2 × 8.8 mm; approximately 21 million total photositesBack-illuminated full-frame sensor; approximately 10.1 million effective pixels for movies; optical low-pass filter and anti-dust function
Image formatsJPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3) and RAW+JPEG; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S and AVCHD moviesJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 4.0); 14-bit RAW; RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF
ISO detailStandard ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; multi-frame noise reduction up to ISO 25600Standard ISO 80–102400; Sony's current specification lists expanded ISO 40–409600 for stills and movies, while its launch announcement gave the movie expansion as ISO 80–409600
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ XR with a dedicated AI processing unit for subject recognition
Lens and shooting
Lens mount–Sony E
Built-in lens24–70 mm equivalent–
Maximum aperturef/1.8–2.8–
Optical zoom2.7×–
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst24 fps10 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 9.4–25.7 mm; ten elements in nine groups, including nine aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; built-in three-stop ND filter; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 30 cm telephotoSony E-mount; compatible full-frame and APS-C lenses
Autofocus315 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for movies; AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focusFast Hybrid AF; up to 759 phase-detection points for stills and 627 for movies; EV −6 to 20 at ISO 100 with an F2 lens; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and airplane recognition with Real-time Tracking
ShutterMechanical shutter up to 1/2000 second; electronic shutter up to 1/32000 second; up to 30 seconds in P/A/S/M, with Bulb in mechanical manual mode; available speeds depend on aperture and shooting modeElectronic shutter only; stills 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; flash sync 1/30 second full-frame or 1/60 second APS-C
Burst detailContinuous Hi up to approximately 24 fps at maximum image size; Mid 10 fps and Low 3 fps. Rates depend on shooting mode and shutter conditions, and slow during a sequenceFull-resolution Hi+ up to approximately 10 fps; over 1000 JPEG or compressed RAW images under Sony's test conditions; 85 uncompressed RAW or 57 uncompressed RAW+JPEG images
Stabilisation detailOptical correction for stills; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction with an additional cropFive-axis sensor-shift mechanism; up to five stops for stills, CIPA pitch/yaw test with FE 50 mm F1.2 GM. Movie Standard, Active and Dynamic active modes; Dynamic active narrows the angle of view more than Active
FlashNo built-in flash; external accessories connect through the Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; compatible external flashes through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M, automatic, scene, panorama and memory recall modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer and Auto HDR; Product Showcase and Background Defocus controls1200-zone evaluative metering; ±5 EV compensation; Product Showcase, Background Defocus, Creative Looks, Cinematic Vlog, Auto Framing and Framing Stabiliser
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 119.88 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K at 30/24 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL, up to 100 Mbit/s; Full HD up to 120 fps NTSC or 100 fps PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG profiles. HFR modes read reduced sensor resolutions at 240/480/960 fps and upscale to Full HD; these are not full-resolution continuous video frame ratesLaunch recording up to 59.94 fps NTSC or 50 fps PAL at 3840 × 2160. Free installed 4K 120p licence available from 28 June 2023 adds 119.88/100 fps XAVC S/HS 4K, including 4:2:2 10-bit at 280 Mbit/s, with approximately 10% image crop and regional restrictions. All-Intra 4K up to 59.94 fps at 600 Mbit/s; no RAW video output. Upgraded Full HD 240 fps S&Q reads 1420 × 804 sensor pixels, so it is not native Full HD detail
AudioDirectional three-capsule microphone, supplied windscreen and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; mono playback speakerIntelligent three-capsule stereo microphone with Auto, Front, All Directions and Rear directivity; windscreen; microphone and headphone sockets; digital audio through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,6001,036,800
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailSide-hinged LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; dots count colour subpixels; touch operation includes focus and trackingSide-opening LCD opens approximately 176° and rotates approximately 270°; full touch controls; dots count colour subpixels
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)260 photographs570 photographs
Body weight267 g399 g
Release detailSony Hong Kong specifies 5 June 2020 retail availability; Sony Japan specifies 19 June. June month precision preserves the first retail month read without presenting the later Japanese date as global availabilitySony's UK announcement specifies April 2023 availability; month precision retained
Recording mediaSD/SDHC/SDXC and supported Memory Stick media; 100 Mbit/s XAVC S requires UHS-I U3 or faster SDHC/SDXCSingle SD memory-card slot with UHS-I and UHS-II support; V90 card required for XAVC S-I
PortsMulti/Micro USB with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe; no dedicated headphone socketUSB-C with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbit/s, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, and Multi Interface Shoe; USB webcam streaming up to 4K 30 fps
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.1; no NFCWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz, subject to regional restrictions; Bluetooth 4.2; smartphone remote control and PC Remote
Battery life detailNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 260 photographs, or 410 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 45 minutes actual or 75 minutes continuous movie operationNP-FZ100; CIPA claim approximately 570 photographs, 95 minutes actual movie operation or 140 minutes continuous recording using the LCD
ChargingUSB charging and power supply during shooting and playbackUSB charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; battery must be installed for USB power
DimensionsApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 121.0 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor)
Weight detailApproximately 267 g body only; 294 g including NP-BX1 battery and memory cardApproximately 399 g body only; 483 g including battery and memory card
Materials–Dust and moisture resistant design; Sony does not guarantee complete dust or moisture protection
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, Micro USB cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor and documentation; GP-VPT2BT shooting grip and a second battery only in the ZV-1G kit (Japan)NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, windscreen, windscreen adapter, body cap and accessory shoe cap

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