Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1
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Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Launched March 2023

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S III (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

The A7S III was released 3 years before the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7S III grades vs the ZV-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S III & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S III Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony ZV-E1
A7S III | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+403k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7S III
ZV-E1 | A7S III | |||
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Launched | March 2023 | ![]() | July 2020 | More recent by 32 months |
Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony ZV-E1
A7S III | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7S III offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 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).
Contrast the Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A7S III versus the ZV-E1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S III and ZV-E1 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and ZV-E1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older A7S III will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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