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Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
69 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
Photography Glossary

Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A7 II versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7 II was announced 9 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7 II matches up versus the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 A7 II ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1230k1037kClearer screen (+193k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7 II

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 A7 II 
AnnouncedMarch 2023November 2014Fresher by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 A7 II ZV-E1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 II has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A7 II versus Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7 II and the ZV-E1.
Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and ZV-E1 is 69 and 80 respectively.
Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 II and ZV-E1.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A7 II to render greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older A7 II will be behind in sensor innovation.

            Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Sony A7 II Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography advice
80
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
84
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (483g)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
73
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
71
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery power (570 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E1
61
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 low battery pack (350 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
79
 great battery power (570 shots)
 lighter than competitors (483g)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography advice
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery power (570 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging advice
36
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
85
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 includes mic port
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
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Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony ZV-E1
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 II Sony ZV-E1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-11-20 2023-03-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 599 grams (1.32 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 570 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,456 $2,198