Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-E1

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A7R III versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The A7R III was announced 6 years before the ZV-E1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A7R III grades against the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Sony A7R III versus Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R III compared to the ZV-E1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and ZV-E1 is 63 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and ZV-E1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A7R III to produce extra detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A7R III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.