Sony A7 II vs Sony ZV-E1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and ZV-E1 is 69 and 80 respectively.

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.