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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
84 Imaging
63 Features
71 Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony NEX-7

		

		

			
 ZV-1 NEX-7 
LaunchedMay 2020December 2011Newer by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 NEX-7 ZV-1 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and ZV-1 is 84 and 88 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
76
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
61
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery (430 shots)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
70
 great battery (430 per charge)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
81
 lighter than average in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
72
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (430 shots)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
70
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony NEX-7 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
35
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony ZV-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-13 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 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 16000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mount type 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 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 400g (0.88 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1016 not tested
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $699 $750