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Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(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
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
  • Released March 2023
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony ZV-E1

 A7S ZV-E1 
Display resolution1230k1037kClearer display (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A7S

 ZV-E1 A7S 
ReleasedMarch 2023April 2014More recent by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony ZV-E1

 A7S ZV-E1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (489g)
above average ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (483g)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography information
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low