Sony A7 IV vs Sony ZV-E1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A7 IV versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7 IV (33MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7 IV was launched 17 months prior to the ZV-E1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7 IV scores versus the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 IV and Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 IV Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 IV features physical dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 IV versus Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A7 IV against the ZV-E1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 IV and ZV-E1 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 IV and ZV-E1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7 IV to result in more detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A7 IV will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.