Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1

In this article, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-7 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-7 matches up against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-7 versus the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and ZV-1 is 84 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and ZV-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-7 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.