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Sony ZV-1F vs Sony ZV-E1

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SonyZV-1FSonyZV-E1
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022April 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 recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range125–1280080–102400
Sensor detail1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 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 only, with Extra Fine, Fine and Standard quality; sRGB or Adobe RGB; XAVC S moviesJPEG, HEIF and RAW (Sony ARW 4.0); 14-bit RAW; RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF
ISO detailStandard still range ISO 125–12800; expanded ISO 80 and 100; Auto ISO 125–6400Standard 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 lens20 mm equivalent–
Maximum aperturef/2–
StabilisationElectronic onlySensor shift
Maximum continuous burst16 fps10 fps
Lens detailZEISS Tessar T* fixed lens; actual focal length 7.6 mm; six elements in six groups; seven-blade aperture; 40.5 mm filter thread; minimum focus approximately 5 cm from the lens; no built-in ND filterSony E-mount; compatible full-frame and APS-C lenses
Autofocus425-point contrast-detection AF; AF-S, AF-C and manual focus; tracking; human and animal Eye AF for stills, human Eye AF for moviesFast 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
ShutterElectronic shutter only; maker specification gives 1/4–1/32000 second in P/A/S/M modes; PhotographyBlog's 30-second long-exposure statement conflicts with the maker and is not usedElectronic shutter only; stills 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; flash sync 1/30 second full-frame or 1/60 second APS-C
Burst detailSpeed Priority Continuous shooting reaches approximately 16 fps at maximum image size; ordinary continuous shooting approximately 3.5 fps. The maker warns that shooting speed slows during a sequence and depends on the shooting modeFull-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 detailElectronic Active Mode for movies, with a crop; unavailable for 120p/100p movies and corresponding S&Q frame rates; no optical stabilisationFive-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 or supported external flash mode in the maker specifications; the accessory shoe is for mounting accessories, not a Multi Interface ShoeNo built-in flash; compatible external flashes through the Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and automatic still, movie and S&Q modes; ±3 EV compensation in 1/3 steps; Dynamic Range Optimizer; 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 picture profiles; 1280 × 720 proxy recordingLaunch 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
AudioBuilt-in directional three-capsule microphone; supplied windscreen; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; adjustable recording levelIntelligent 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°; screen dots count colour subpixelsSide-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)360 photographs570 photographs
Body weight229 g399 g
Release detailSony's UK announcement states October 2022 availability; Japan specifies 28 October. Month precision preserves the earlier UK retail window without borrowing a review's exact dateSony'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
PortsUSB-C with USB 2.0, Micro HDMI and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; PhotographyBlog's references to Micro USB, powered shoe accessories and flash support conflict with the maker and are not usedUSB-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; 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 360 still photographs, or 540 with automatic monitor-off set to two seconds; approximately 60 minutes actual or 90 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 supported during shooting and playbackUSB charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery; battery must be installed for USB power
DimensionsApproximately 105.5 × 60.0 × 46.4 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 121.0 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm (width × height × depth, grip to monitor)
Weight detailApproximately 229 g body only; 256 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, USB-C cable, windscreen, windscreen adaptor, lens cap and documentation (Japan)NP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, windscreen, windscreen adapter, body cap and accessory shoe cap

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