Sony announces ZV-E1 vlogging camera with full-frame sensor

29 March 2023
Features the same basic sensor and quality as the A7S III and FX3 at a lower price.

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Qimchi, 06 Apr 2023Same XAVC video codecs and formats. Same frame rates 4K120 ... moreFor now it's limited to 4K/60 - 1080/120, who knows when and if the fw update will really come.
And I already told you, no mechanical shutter means it's almost useless for fast moving photography + all the disadvantages of an electronic shutter concerning dynamic range and noise, no viewfinder means it sucks to frame on sunny days (and the display is low res), the IBIS is rated 0,5 stops lower than other sony cameras (not a big deal but it's there), single SD slot (a big sucker here), NO RAW video output, only 2 dials, MICRO hdmi (another big sucker), shorter recording times...
This is a joke at over 2200 euros, it makes no sense that you are trying so hard to defend it.
Under 1200/1300 we can start to talk about it

    SigmaR, 06 Apr 2023Not at all, the video codecs and formats are not the same. ... moreSame XAVC video codecs and formats. Same frame rates 4K120 and 1080p240 comes in an update. What are you on about.

      Qimchi, 05 Apr 2023Same sensor, same processor + new AI autofocus system. The ... moreNot at all, the video codecs and formats are not the same. And neither are the available frame rates

        SigmaR, 04 Apr 2023the sensor is just one of the parts. and the sensor does no... moreSame sensor, same processor + new AI autofocus system. The ZV-E1 having the better AF compared to the FX3 and A7Siii but otherwise, same image from all three.

          Qimchi, 04 Apr 2023SAME SENSOR. The camera body is different but what makes an... morethe sensor is just one of the parts. and the sensor does not make the image, at least not alone

            SigmaR, 04 Apr 2023No, it isn't. The A7S III has a viewfinder, a mechanic... moreSAME SENSOR. The camera body is different but what makes and process the image is THE SAME.

              Qimchi, 03 Apr 2023The ZV-E1 doesn't need to dream. It's literally a... moreNo, it isn't. The A7S III has a viewfinder, a mechanical shutter, more output options, better I/O and a much better ergonomy, The Fx3 is on another level compared to the ZV-E1. I repeat, at over 2000 $/€ it's simply ridiculous

                Samath N8 808 owner, 03 Apr 2023I think it depends. There was once a prototype 2MP full fra... moreNope. Not accurate. Well, at least for the Sony Alpha family because DPreviews TV compared the A7S to the A7R. Conclusion? The higher MP is better for photos because it's sharper. A7S is better for videos or lighter, faster situations. Difference in noise? Negligible but the A7S has bigger blocks of noise at a larger print size.

                  SigmaR, 03 Apr 2023I don't see that much rolling shutter in the videos of... moreThe ZV-E1 doesn't need to dream. It's literally a price cut A7Siii and a sibling to the FX3.

                    Samath N8 808 owner, 03 Apr 2023I think it depends. There was once a prototype 2MP full fra... moreThe typical 61Mpx FF sensor would give you the same noise (or at least very very close to it) when you downscale it at 12Mpx, with the advantage of a much sharper picture.

                      Qimchi, 30 Mar 2023That's not the point. The point is you don't need... moreI don't see that much rolling shutter in the videos of the Canon R5. I would gladly pay the price difference, considering it also gives you a viewfinder, a much better ergonomy, and many more perks the ZV-E1 can only dream about. And the R5 is just an example. This Sony is heavily lacking at the price they ask. It should be well under 1500$/€

                        Qimchi, 02 Apr 2023It doesn't matter what size of sensor they use. If the... moreI think it depends. There was once a prototype 2MP full frame sensor that could record day like videos in moonlight/ dark rooms. It never launched though.

                        You see, FF sensor with 12 megapixels means individual pixel sites are big, which means less noise at higher ISO.
                        Its good for those photographers who want excellent pics in the darker scenes. Their ISOs go in thousands and lakhs. ISO 102400 for example.
                        Not to mention, you're always ready for slow motion 4K as well. Who knows what your client will demand and when?

                        The typical 61MP FF would give higher noise at this ISO(although it won't support it out of the box), though I've heard the modern cameras handle higher ISO's far better than older ones with BSI sensors and other advancements.
                        But yes, instead of ZV, they could go for the AIIIS altogether.

                          mawlki, 02 Apr 2023When people buy a FF camera its not for social media.It doesn't matter what size of sensor they use. If they are going to share those pics or videos online there's a high chance of it being compressed. Also speak for yourself there's a ton of users on IG using a Mirrorless camera from a point and shoot all the way to Medium format size. If they are going to be a professional photographer for a paying company they shouldn't be looking at the ZV line.

                            Qimchi, 01 Apr 2023You missed the part where I said "Unless of course you... moreWhen people buy a FF camera its not for social media.

                              mawlki, 31 Mar 20234K monitors tv's everywhere. a crop from 12MP that has... moreYou missed the part where I said "Unless of course you're printing..... or really anything above 11x17". 4K TVs and monitors exist yes I know. But what are the viewers going to see the pictures through? If its the general most used social media platforms it's definitely not going to be full res anyway unless its Reddit.

                                Qimchi, 31 Mar 202312MP for photo is good enough for most people (through Soci... more4K monitors tv's everywhere. a crop from 12MP that has 5 MP or so doesnt look good on these full screen. Its not about billboards, this happens right here at home. For among this reason i switched from a otherwise perfectly fine Canon 40D (10 MP) to a 7DII and am very happy with 20MP. 12MP is almost ok but you do need the full res shots. crop is dissapointment. Totall not needed nowadays. Heck theres even 33 and 40MP apsc sensors now.

                                Social media is good for phone pics

                                  First reaction: a small full-frame camera that also records excellent video. I might just sell my S23 and but this along with a feature phone.

                                  After seeing the price: alt+f4

                                    Qimchi, 31 Mar 2023Indeed but the chances of Sony releasing a compact version ... moreWell, I got a camera and phone without viewfinder, but I also shoot most of time in the angles I wouldn't use eye on it. So hard to imagine.
                                    I also don't expect sony to do impossible, I guess A7cII with 33Mp is most likely, which is still better than it staying the same.

                                      vrvly, 31 Mar 2023Interesting, A7RV got still better contrast and sharpness, ... moreIndeed but the chances of Sony releasing a compact version of their R cameras are maybe not impossible but rather very low considering the how odd it would be to not have a proper viewfinder on a stills camera compact or not. Unless, they do an A7Rc which would Definitely sacrifice that awesome screen mechanism.

                                        Qimchi, 31 Mar 2023Phones got a whole nother disadvantage to them with how the... moreInteresting, A7RV got still better contrast and sharpness, not to mention grip and battery and extra features like hi res stack, eye af. Missing AF with AI would hurt probably the most.

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