Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1
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Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released April 2014
- Successor is 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
- Released March 2023

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The A7S was brought out 10 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A7S scores vs the ZV-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony ZV-E1
A7S | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7S
ZV-E1 | A7S | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 109 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony ZV-E1
A7S | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display measurements |
Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A7S and the ZV-E1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and ZV-E1 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and ZV-E1.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A7S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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