Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.