Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was manufactured 21 months before the ZV-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 scores vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 vs the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and ZV-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Z7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.