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Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7R front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75

Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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
  • Released March 2023
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Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7R was manufactured 10 years before the ZV-E1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A7R grades vs the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 A7R ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1230k1037kClearer screen (+193k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7R

		

		

			
 ZV-E1 A7R 
ReleasedMarch 2023February 2014Fresher by 111 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 A7R ZV-E1 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R features physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7R vs the ZV-E1.
Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and ZV-E1 is 78 and 80 respectively.
Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R and ZV-E1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A7R to offer extra detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A7R is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
84
 you can focus manually
 resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
72
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Sony A7R Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
80
 screen tilts
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 lighter than average in class (465 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
84
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 environment proofing
 lighter than average (483 grams)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony A7R
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
62
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 weather proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery pack (340 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
72
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A7R Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography features
70
 lighter than average in class (465 grams)
 weather proof
 resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
 bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
79
 better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
 lighter than average (483 grams)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 display is selfie friendly
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A7R Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging highlights
36
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic socket
 lighter than average in class (465 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
85
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 has external microphone port
 lighter than average (483g)
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Sony A7R vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R and Sony ZV-E1
 Sony Alpha A7RSony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-13 2023-03-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 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 modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone 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 465g (1.03 lb) 483g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2746 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 570 photographs
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,898 $2,198