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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
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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).

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony ZV-E1

 A7S II ZV-E1 
Display resolution1229k1037kSharper display (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7S II

 ZV-E1 A7S II 
RevealedMarch 2023October 2015More modern by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
68
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than others (483 grams)
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7S II
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (570 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proofing
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
great battery (570 shots)
lighter than others (483g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (570 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7S II
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with mic port
lighter than others (483g)
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Sony A7S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony ZV-E1
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony ZV-E1
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