Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1
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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched October 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Revealed March 2023

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Sony A7S II versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

The A7S II was brought out 8 years before the ZV-E1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7S II grades vs the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony ZV-E1
A7S II | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7S II
ZV-E1 | A7S II | |||
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Revealed | March 2023 | ![]() | October 2015 | More modern by 90 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony ZV-E1
A7S II | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display size |
Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7S II provides outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A7S II versus Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A7S II versus the ZV-E1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and ZV-E1 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and ZV-E1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A7S II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony ZV-E1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-10-12 | 2023-03-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 409600 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 169 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 @ 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 627 grams (1.38 lb) | 483 grams (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 570 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $2,767 | $2,198 |