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Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 was brought out 5 years before the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z7 scores versus the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Sony ZV-E1

 Z7 ZV-E1 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Nikon Z7

 ZV-E1 Z7 
RevealedMarch 2023August 2018More recent by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Sony ZV-E1

 Z7 ZV-E1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z7 and the ZV-E1.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and ZV-E1 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 to deliver extra detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (483g)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (330 shots)
72
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low