Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2021
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Sony a1 versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe a1 was released 9 months after the ZV-1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the a1 grades against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony ZV-1
a1 | ZV-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | May 2020 | More modern by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 922k | Clearer display (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony a1
ZV-1 | a1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony ZV-1
a1 | ZV-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony a1 has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Sony a1 versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the a1 versus the ZV-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a1 and ZV-1 is 61 and 88 respectively.
Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and ZV-1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The a1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern a1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a1 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a1 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2021-01-26 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 50MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8640 x 5760 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 133 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,440 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,437 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.9x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/400s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) | 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 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 737 grams (1.62 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 530 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $6,498 | $750 |