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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A7S II versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7S II was introduced 5 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7S II matches up vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony ZV-1

 A7S II ZV-1 
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A7S II

 ZV-1 A7S II 
AnnouncedMay 2020October 2015More modern by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony ZV-1

 A7S II ZV-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S II has exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Sony A7S II versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A7S II vs the ZV-1.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and ZV-1 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7S II is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
73
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7S II
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (370 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7S II
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
49
weather sealing
terrible battery power (370 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
81
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (370 shots)
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
86
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S II Sony ZV-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 409600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 169 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 627 gr (1.38 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2993 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,767 $750