Sony ZV-E1 Auto Framing Mode
The feature that impressed me the most on the new Sony ZV-E1 is the AI-based Auto Framing mode. This is how Sony explains this new feature:
Using AI-based subject recognition technology, the Auto Framing feature automatically crops the frame to keep the subject in a prominent position when shooting movies. Even though the camera is mounted on a tripod, framing is continually adjusted so that recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by an experienced camera operator.
This mode has some restrictions though: It is only available for movies and framing is cropped from 4K images so the final resolution is less than 4K.
Here is a showcase video for the Auto Framing feature:
I wonder if Sony is ever going to add this feature to an existing camera with a firmware update. The only potential camera that I guess is capable of this feature is the Sony Alpha A7R V since it is the only Sony camera with similar AI-based capabilities. The 8K video resolution on the A7R V could make this feature even more useful as the final footage can have higher resolution compared to ZV-E1 which starts with 4K.
Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
- Announcement Date: 2023-03-29
- 12MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 80 - 102400 ( expands to 40 - 409600)
- Sony E Mount
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization( Up to 5.0-stops)
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- 10.0fps continuous shooting
- 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 1920 video resolution
- 120fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 483g. 121.0 x 72 x 54 mm
- Weather-sealed Body
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- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Sony ZV-E1 vs A7R V Specs and Feature Comparison Table
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony ZV-E1 | Sony Alpha A7R V |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.0 MP | 61.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2023-03-29 | 2022-10-26 |
| Camera Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 102400( expands to 40 - 409600) | ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102800) |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 5.0 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | |
| Weight | 483g | 723g |
| Dimensions | 121.0 x 72 x 54mm | 131 x 97 x 82mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Focus Points | 759 | 693 |
| Min AF Detecting Range | -6eV | -4eV |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | |
| Focus Bracket | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 3840 x 1920 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Video fps at Max | 60p,30p,25p,24p | 25p, 23.98p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| High Speed Video | 120fps | 120fps |
| Max Video Mbps | 500 | 600 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 1 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Battery Life | 570 | 600 |
| Battery Model | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| RAW Video | | |
| Webcam | | |
| Anti Flicker | | |
| Microphone Port | | |
| Headphone Port | | |
| Wifi | | |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Timelapse | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.20" |
| Screen dots | 1036800 | 2360000 |
| Touch Screen | | |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Electronic |
| NFC | | |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | |
| AF Joystick | | |
| Bluetooth | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | |
| Gyro data Stabilization | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |