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Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The A6100 was released 4 years before the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A6100 scores vs the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony ZV-E1

 A6100 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A6100

 ZV-E1 A6100 
IntroducedMarch 2023August 2019Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony ZV-E1

 A6100 ZV-E1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6100 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A6100 versus the ZV-E1.

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and ZV-E1 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6100 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A6100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6100
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
74
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed