Drop an ARW RAW file from your Sony ZV-E2 and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Sony ZV-E2 is Sony's 2023 APS-C mirrorless vlogging camera, featuring a 12.1 MP BSI Exmor R CMOS sensor, 4K 60p video with full-pixel readout (no crop), and AI-based subject recognition autofocus. Sharing its sensor and core imaging pipeline with the A6100 family, the ZV-E2 is built for hybrid shooters and content creators who want interchangeable lenses in a compact body.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony ZV-E2 (ILCE-ZV-E2) | 2023 | 12.1 MP APS-C BSI | ~150,000 | ARW |
The Sony ZV-E2 stores the shutter count encrypted in MakerNote tag 0x9050 of every ARW RAW file. ShutterCount decrypts and reads it automatically.
When evaluating a used ZV-E2, keep in mind that vlogging-oriented owners often shoot in burst or run the camera extensively for video, which can mean higher-than-average mechanical counts even on "lightly used" bodies:
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 15,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 15,000 – 45,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — plenty of life remaining |
| 45,000 – 90,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for active shooters |
| 90,000 – 130,000 | 60 – 87 % | High use — negotiate price; shutter service may be needed soon |
| 130,000 + | 87 %+ | Near or past estimated life — budget for shutter replacement |
Sony stores the shutter count in ARW files in an encrypted form within MakerNote tag 0x9050. The encryption is a cubic residue cipher modulo 249: each byte is cubed modulo 249 to produce the decrypted value. After decryption, ShutterCount reads the 32-bit count from byte offset 0x003a within the decrypted block — the same offset used by the ZV-E1, A6700, A7 IV, and other current E-mount bodies.
No. Sony does not expose the shutter count in any menu on the ZV-E2. Reading from an ARW file via shuttercount.app is the standard method for consumer Sony cameras.
Shoot a still ARW RAW file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from MakerNote tag 0x9050 entirely in your browser.
Sony does not publish an official figure. The estimated lifespan is ~150,000 actuations, matching similar APS-C Sony bodies.
No. Sony does not embed the encrypted shutter count in JPEG files. You must use an .ARW RAW file. If you normally shoot JPEG only, switch to RAW for one frame, then switch back.
No. The ZV-E2's silent shooting (electronic shutter) uses sensor readout without engaging the mechanical curtain. Those exposures are not counted. Only mechanical and EFCS exposures increment the counter.
Both the ZV-E2 and ZV-E10 use APS-C sensors and ARW format. The ZV-E2 has a newer sensor with 4K/60p full-pixel readout. Both store shutter count in tag 0x9050, and both are readable by shuttercount.app.