According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web, the Sony A6700 Camera, the successor of the Sony A6600 camera is expected to arrive in July 2023.
Sony A6700 Expected Core Specification
26.1MP APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ XR & AI Processing Unit
AI-Based Real-Time Tracking AF System
UHD 4K up to 60p (uncropped)
S-Cinetone
S-Log3, 4:2:2 10 Bit internal
5-Axis Image Stabilization
updated Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF 3.69m-dot resolution for bright, clear viewing in high detail
According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web, the Sony A7C Mark II camera will arrive this year. This isn’t the first time we are gotten rumors about the Sony A7C II camera. Check our post published almost a year ago
Upcoming Sony Cameras as per latest rumors
High-end APS-C mirrorless camera
Sony a9 III
Video camera with E-mount
Unknown E-mount camera
Back on November 2022, we published a list of upcoming Sony cameras based on Sony’s scheduled announcement timeline and we have covered most of the cameras posted here with the possible set of upgradable core specs
These are the set of expected core specs in upcoming Sony cameras, lets’s have a look.
Sony A9 III was scheduled to arrive in Q3 of 2021, but the camera was delayed due to a chip shortage. Even in 2022, the A9 III was not able to make its space on Sony’s list. And now its announcement is overdue, and we are expecting that Sony A9 III camera is expected to arrive in Q2/Q3 of 2023.
According to the latest rumors from rumor mills, Sony will soon announce a more affordable cinema camera other than the FX30. The camera’s name is Sony FX10, which is rumored to feature the same 24MP sensor as ZV-E10 and a body without IBIS. The camera will have a price range between the ZV-E10 and Sony’s FX30
Let’s compare the Sony FX 30 camera against the recently announced Sony ZV E1. Sony FX 30 camera has a bit more compact body and let’s discuss the features that we exclusively have in the FX 30
1. Sony ZV-E1 Full Frame Sensor: The biggest advantage you have with the Sony ZV-E1 camera is Sony’s A7 S III 12mp ultra-low light-sensitive sensor that produces exceptional video quality even when used in extremely low light conditions. Having a Full-frame CMOS sensor of 12MP doesn’t allow the camera to move into the oversampling mode, resulting in NO Rolling shutter effect even when uses at higher shutter speed or MAX frame rates.
2. ISO up to 409600 vs 102400: On the other side, we have the Sony FX30 camera that uses Sony’s 26-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor which is quite useful when you are working in a controlled light environment. Now, being a pro cinema camera for beginners the camera also features dual native ISO but despite having all the technological advancement in FX30, have in this camera you cannot fight with the hardware (or the very physical nature of the sensor being used inside this camera), it allows capturing method details for better details, so low light performance wise ZV-E1 is a clear winner.
In the test above we have selected the Sony A7S III camera, as we know the Sony ZV-E1 camera uses the same sensor as we have seen on the Sony A7S III. And since we don’t have the test data of the Sony FX30 camera. so I have picked up a 26MP X-Trans BSI CMOS Sensor of the X-T5 to get a good idea of what the test will look like. Be assured we will update this test once the Sony FX30 data becomes available
3. Sony ZV-E1 Dynamic Range: The other biggest advantage that we get apart from low light performance is its dynamic range. With the Sony Z1 camera, you can extract 15 plus stops of dynamic range from your camera so it’s a perfect camera for shooting uncontrol light environment. And when you want to extract the maximum dynamic range from a given scene.
4. The artificial intelligent chip inside the camera: Human poses estimation using a skeleton-based model: With its innovative AI processing unit, the ZV-E1 uses subject form data to accurately recognize movement, providing an improvement of approx. 60% in human eye recognition14. Human pose estimation technology recognizes body and head position, so you can even track a subject facing away from the camera or wearing a mask.
5. A compact, 5-axis stabilization unit and gyro sensors with optimized algorithms achieve up to 5.0-step stabilization. The in-body image stabilization of the camera provides effective stabilization with a wide range of lenses, including E-mount lenses that do not include their stabilization. Dynamic active Mode stabilization is approximately 30% more effective than what Active Mode provides. This makes it easier than ever to shoot smooth, stable footage while moving around for bold, dynamic expression.
6. The ZV-E1 also boasts a Framing Stabilizer that uses advanced AI-based subject recognition in conjunction with the camera’s Dynamic active mode image stabilization to automatically keep the subject’s position in the frame constant.
7. With the Multiple Face Recognition setting, the camera can automatically track multiple subjects within the frame. This feature helps to stabilize the framing and ensure that the subject remains in the frame. The AI processing unit can even differentiate between multiple subjects having different postures and recognition of individual faces so that tracking reliability is achieved in challenging situations such as when a subject’s face is tilted, in shadow, or backlit
8. The Product Showcase Setting includes an AF tracking switch that allows for consistent bokeh levels between the product and the subject, even when switching between different subjects.
9. The Intelligent 3 Capsule Microphone captures clear audio, including the voice of your main subject. Depending on your shoot, you can set the microphone’s directivity to Front, Rear, All Directions, or Auto18. The camera also includes a Multi-Interface (MI) shoe with a digital audio interface and mic and headphone jacks offer expanded audio capabilities.
2. Sony FX30 advantages over ZV-E10
10. Devil lies in details:Why sometimes having a higher resolution APS-C sensor, is better than a lower resolution Full frame sensor. Sony FX30 does 26 MP Oversampling to produce exceptional 4k in details, so you have to understand this the Sony FX30 camera uses 26MP resolution to generate 4K files and the Sony ZV-E1 uses a 12MP sensor to generate 4K files, now if you are working in the controlled light environment the Sony FX30 4k (file will showoff more details of a given scene compared to Sony ZV-E1 12MP 4k files. But that also depends on several factors like the type of lenses used and the light environment.
Sony FX30 camera is built for professionals, in the ZV-E1 camera u do get excellent hardware inside, but the controls are simplified for beginners and you will miss a lot of features, that were maybe essential for your workflow.
11 . TIME CODE: We have TIME CODE in the Sony fx30 camera, a time code functionality that is highly important for the synchronization of multiple cameras during a professional shoot. Time code is like a special signal generated along with the video reels that help find a specific moment or two to sync two or more two different videos seamlessly without any error.. It’s called SMPTE because the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers made it.
11. You get 16 BIT RAW via Full-Size HDMI: The second thing and of course the most important is 16-bit RAW output which is not possible with the Sony ZV E1 camera which is made for content creators
12. No Overheating in Sony FX30: The next BIG thing that you may miss in ZV-E1, is the external fan. The Sony FX 30 camera features an external fan so you don’t have any overheating issues. The biggest problem is Sony has trimmed down the cooling system of the Sony A7 S3 camera and we have a very weak heat sink unit in the new ZV E1 camera so if you are living near the equator or in Asian countries with variable weather conditions summers are very hot temperature raises to 40-degree centigrade so in that situation if you shoot outdoors like you are a travel blogger or you are a wedding cinematographer like to use your camera mostly outdoor then you have to be very careful before buying the Sony zv E1 camera
CROPS
The much more significant crop comes in 120p mode, where the camera crops in to a 3840 x 2160 region of the sensor, giving a 1.62x crop.
While using 4k UHD @ 120fps in ZV-E1 you have to face 10% crop
3. Sony ZV-E1 vs Sony FX30 – The Main Differences
Sony ZV-E1
Sony FX30
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 12.9 Megapixel (4240 x 2832)
Yes, with Autofocus Support
Sensor Type
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Actual: 27 Megapixel
Effective: 26 Megapixel (6192 x 4128)
Image Stabilization
Digital, 5-Axis
23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C) CMOS
Built-In ND Filter
None
None
1. Exposure Control
Sony ZV-E1
Sony FX30
Shutter Type
Electronic Shutter
Electronic Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 Second
1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode
1/8000 to 30 Seconds in Photo Mode
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Video Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo
80 to 102,400 (Extended: 80 to 409,600)
100 to 32,000 (Extended: 50 to 102,400)
Metering Method
14+ Stops
14 Stops
Video Mode | Frame Rates | Recording options
Sony ZV-E1
Sony FX30
Internal Recording Modes
RawXAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mb/s] RawXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s] RawXAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [140 Mb/s] RawXAVC S 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mb/s] RawXAVC S 10-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s] RawXAVC S-I 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 59.94 fps [600 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps [222 Mb/s]
XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
1920 x 1080p from 1 to 240 fps XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
1920 x 1080p from 1 to 240 fps XAVC Proxy
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
External Recording Modes
None
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps ProResRAW 16-Bit via HDMI
4672 x 2628 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
2 x XLR / 1/4″ TRS Combo Microphone (+48 V Phantom Power) Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O
1 x USB-C Input
1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O
1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Timecode) 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
Wireless
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Control
Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible
Yes *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
No *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
None
None
3. Focus
Sony ZV-E1
Sony FX30
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
Autofocus Points
Photo
Phase Detection: 759 Video
Phase Detection: 627
Video
Phase Detection: 495
Autofocus Sensitivity
6 to +20 EV
-3 to +20 EV
Verdict: Sony ZV-E1 camera and FX30 orientation are completely different, If you create a vlog or shoot solo content then undoubtedly the best camera is Sony ZV-E1. But, at the same time, u have to deal with overheating issues if ur using your camera outside overheats quickly as per the latest reports we have from its reviewers. Sony FX30 is made for professionals under budget, if ur thinking about starting your carrier in cinematography, or short films, then with FX30, u will have the basic training high to handle cinema cameras.
Sony finally announced the V-E1 camera, the camera features the same sensor as we have seen in the Sony A7S III camera. However, we do have some limitations like 4k 60p video limited to 30 m, no limit in 4k 30p mode. The New Auotframin is being used inside the camera. Let’s talk some basic specs, ISO 80-102,400 with an extended ISO 80-409,600 range, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and a beautiful, cinematic bokeh for photo stills and video. The SOny ZV-E1 ISO 80-102,400 with an extended ISO 80-409,600 range, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and a beautiful, cinematic bokeh for photo stills and video..
Sony ZV-E1 B&H Store | Sony V-E1 Available from May 2023
Sony ZV-E1 Major features
12-megapixel APS-C sensor that captures stunning images with incredible detail and clarity
Real-time Eye autofocus for both humans and animals for perfect portrait and action shots
Powerful autofocus system for fast and accurate focusing, even in low-light conditions
Fully articulating touchscreen that allows you to shoot at any angle, whether you’re taking photos or videos
Simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to adjust settings and access features
Dedicated movie recording button that makes it easy to switch between photo and video modes
Advanced audio capabilities that include a directional 3-capsule microphone, a detachable windscreen
Built-in electronic image stabilization that reduces camera shake for smooth and stable footage
Compatibility with a wide range of Sony E-mount lenses to suit your shooting needs
Compact and lightweight design that makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for easy sharing and remote control from your smartphone or tablet
Long battery life that allows you to shoot for extended periods without interruption.
Sony ZV-E1 vs Others
Sony ZV-E1
Sony FX3
Sony a7S III
MSRP
$2300
$3899*
$3499
Sensor
12MP BSI CMOS
12MP BSI CMOS
12MP BSI CMOS
IBIS rating
5.0EV
5.5EV
5.5EV
Mech. shutter?
No
Yes
Yes
Viewfinder
No
No
9.44M dots
0.9x magnification
Max video res/rate
4K/60
1080/120
(4K/120, 1080/240 via f/w)
4K/120
1080/240
4K/120
1080/240
Recording time,
(8-bit, 25°C,
therm. limit high)
4K/60 – 30 min
1080/60 – 90 min
4K/60 – 90 min
1080/60 – 120 min
4K/60 – 90 min
1080/60 – 120 min
Built-in fan
No
Yes
No
Raw video out?
No
Yes
Yes
XLR audio inputs?
Optional
Yes
Optional
Dials
Rear shoulder
Rear face
Front
Rear shoulder
Rear face
Front
Rear shoulder
Rear face
Media
Single UHS-II SD slot
Twin UHS-II /
CFe Type A slots
Twin UHS-II /
CFe Type A slots
HDMI port
Type D (Micro)
Type A (Full)
Type A (Full)
Dimensions
121 x 72 x 54mm
(4.7 x 2.8 x 2.1″)
130 x 78 x 85mm
(5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3″)
129 x 97 x 81mm
(5.1 x 3.8 x 3.2″)
Weight
483g (17oz)
1015g (35.8 oz) w/XLR handle
715g (25.2 oz) without
Canon R50 vs Sony A6400 – Before we begin I must clarify with you guys one thing Canon R50 is much more affordable than Sony A6400. The perfect competitor based on the price range of the Sony A6400 is the Canon R1 camera. But since I am getting a lot of user requests to compare the two (Canon R50 versus Sony A6400) So I am doing this comparison. But again price wise we do have a good difference between the two for entry-level users.
Body design – Sony A6400
Sony A6400 camera features a compact weather-sealed Mirrorless body and a bit smaller handgrip than what you might see in the Carbon R50 camera. The EVF placement of the Sony A6400 camera is also on the extreme left side rather than in the center as we see on Canon and even in Sony’s professional range of cameras.
The other main issue a photographer or vlogger may face with the Sony A6400 camera is the older menu system and a display screen with limited movements. None of these issues can be found in the Canon R50 camera. We have a full touchable menu design and very easy to use it also, other than that we have a vari-angle display screen.
Lens Mount
Canon R50
Sony A6400
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Actual: 25 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Sensor Type
22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) CMOS
Crop Factor
1.6x
1.5x
Image Stabilization
None
None
Built-In ND Filter
None
None
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Stills & Video
Both cameras use FSI Sensors (Front side illuminated sensors), so the tech both cameras using not that new BSI or Stacked etc., and to be noted that the resolution of both the camera is exactly the same.
As you can see we do have a slight difference in the image quality, with Sony A6400 preserving slightly more details. So, you can manage it with bright lenses or with the help of external light. (Reason we have used Canon R10 here is Canon R10 and Canon R50 share the same sensor and the Canon R50 same not available yet)
Exposure Control
Canon R50
Sony A6400
Shutter Type
Electronic Shutter
Electronic Shutter
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/8000 Up to 30 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/4000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode, Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo/Video
100 to 32,000 (Extended: 51,200)
Photo
100 to 32,000 (Extended: 100 to 102,400) Video
100 to 32,000
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Electronic Shutter
Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw) Electronic Shutter
Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording
Yes
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
2/5/10-Second Delay
EFCS vs Electronic vs Mechanical Shutter
Since both of the cameras use FSI APS-C CMOS sensors, the sensor readout speed isn’t as great as that of BSI Stacked or Stacked CMOS sensors we see in professional-level cameras, and stacked CMOS sensors have very high readout speed that rolling shutter effect almost nonvisible.
But, the readout speed isn’t that fast, in Canon R50 or in Sony A6400. So, it’s highly recommended to use EFCS (Electronic first or front curtain shutter). So, the Maximum shooting speed we recommend for Canon R50 is 12 FPS (with EFCS) to avoid a rolling shutter and with Sony A6400 u don’t have such issues so you can freely use top mechanical shutter speed up to 11 FPS. Since with Mech shutter, we don’t have such issues.
Internal Recording Modes
H.264/H.265/MPEG-4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/ fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone Type
Stereo
Stereo
Gamma Curve
None
Slog 2, slog3 HLG
Recording Limit
None
None
Which one is better for Recording video, Sony A6400 or Canon R50?
If we compare the video capturing ability of both cameras, then for sure I will prefer Canon R50 more due to its 10BIT Video capturing ability. Although the 10 BIT video is limited HDRPQ mode, as you know when ur using an 8-bit camera we are bounded into limitations even if you are allowed to have access to log profiles.
A 10-bit image can display up to 1.07 billion colors, while an 8-bit photo can only display 16.7 million. So, if u have the option when u can have a camera with 10 BIT output, you must grab it without having a second thought in your brain.
Sony vs Canon Lenses 2023
If you are able to find your usable lenses in Canon RF Mount is completely ok, you can go with it. We already discussed the published Best Lenses for Canon R50 Camera here you can check it out. At Sony, we do have a massive range of lenses from third-party lens makers too.
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Photo
Phase Detection: 4503 Video
Phase Detection: 3713
Phase Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity
-4 to +20 EV
-2 to +20 EV
Without a doubt, we have to say the AF system of Canon is better compared to Sony since Sony A6400 is a 4+ years old announcement and lacks eye AF in 4K video mode as well as dedicated 3D AF object tracking mode is also missing.
For general-purpose work, both Camera AF system is completely ok. But, when ur about to shoot sports or record video it’s more important to use a Canon R50 camera instead of the Sony A6400.
Battery Type
1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh
Tripod Mounting Thread
1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)
1 x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7″ / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm
4.7 x 2.6 x 2.4″ / 120 x 66.9 x 59.7 mm
Weight
13.2 oz / 375 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
11.6 oz / 328 g (Body Only)
14.22 oz / 403 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Verdict: Despite of being a 4-year-old announcement Sony A6400 is an amazing option even in 2023 with balanced core specification and an open lens mount. If u like to buy a Canon R50 camera, kindly find out the lenses available for Canon R50 before you make the decision. If the lenses you need are available then you can go with them. For sports and wildlife shooters it’s more recommended to have a higher-end model like Canon R10.
Sony ZV-E1 Official Teaser posted by Sony USA (official youtube channel). We already know what’s coming next. Its the Sony ZV-E1 camera made for professional vloggers with almost similar core specs we have seen in the Sony FX3, take a look at the set of information we already have related to the Sony ZV-E1 camera
Sony ZV-E1 Full Specification
Based on α7S III
Similar body to α7C (but not successor to α7C)
The same 12-megapixel sensor as the α7S III
4K 60p & 4K 120p (no crop)
4K 120p supported by a firmware update in future
no pixel binning
ISO 409000
Same AF as the A7IV (according to another source, it is also said to be the AF system of the A7R V)
AF of α7R V, but even better detection power
Overheating
Innovative with many new AI functions
Price is $2000-2500
The same style as the ZV-E10, but the size is α7C, and there are some elements of FX3
March 29th at 3 pm London time
Stay tuned we will post all the updates related to the Sony ZV-E1 camera.
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