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Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
61
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
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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).

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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.

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

 A7S III ZV-E1 
Display resolution1440k1037kCrisper display (+403k dot)

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

 ZV-E1 A7S III 
LaunchedMarch 2023July 2020More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony ZV-E1

 A7S III ZV-E1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7S III
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition (483g)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S III Sports photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
71
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low