Sony A9 II vs Sony ZV-E1

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A9 II versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The A9 II was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A9 II grades vs the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A9 II has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A9 II compared to the ZV-E1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and ZV-E1 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and ZV-E1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A9 II to deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A9 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.