Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Introduced September 2020
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A7c (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A7c was launched 4 months later than the ZV-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A7c scores vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony ZV-1
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A7c
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Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony ZV-1
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Revealed | September 2020 | May 2020 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7c provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7c compared to the ZV-1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7c and ZV-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.
Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and ZV-1.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7c due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7c will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Sony A7c vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7c | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7c | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2020-09-14 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 122 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 509g (1.12 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 740 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,800 | $750 |