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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
84 Imaging
63 Features
71 Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Released December 2011
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony ZV-E1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-7 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-7 matches up against the ZV-E1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 NEX-7 ZV-E1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony NEX-7

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 NEX-7 
RevealedMarch 2023December 2011More modern by 137 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 NEX-7 ZV-E1 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-7 compared to the ZV-E1.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and ZV-E1 is 84 and 80 respectively.
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and ZV-E1.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-7 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Street photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography information
76
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography highlights
61
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good battery pack (430 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
71
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (570 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography features
70
 good battery pack (430 per charge)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
79
 great battery pack (570 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 selfie friendly screen
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony NEX-7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (430 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (570 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging info
35
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
85
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 does have mic port
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony ZV-E1
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony ZV-E1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-12-13 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 16000 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 400 gr (0.88 lb) 483 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 570 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $2,198