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Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A7R III versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was introduced 3 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R III grades against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A7R III ZV-1 
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A7R III

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A7R III 
RevealedMay 2020October 2017Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A7R III ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R III comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7R III versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R III vs the ZV-1.
Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and ZV-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and ZV-1.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will provide you with more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A7R III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony A7R III Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
86
 focusing manually
 fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
79
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (32,000)
85
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
89
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
71
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
74
 better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competitors (294g)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
87
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (650 shots)
 2 card slots
70
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
37
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic support
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
86
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony ZV-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Launch cost $2,800 $750