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Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
64 Imaging
57 Features
85 Overall
68
Sony SLT-A57 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Successor is Sony A58
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony A57 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A57 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the A57 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A57 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A57 matches up against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A57 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A57

		

		

			
 ZV-1 A57 
LaunchedMay 2020September 2012More modern by 93 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony A57 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 A57 ZV-1 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A57 enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A57 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A57 versus the ZV-1.
Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A57 and ZV-1 is 64 and 88 respectively.
Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A57 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A57 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A57 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony A57 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
75
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
85
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 lighter than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony A57 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
78
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Sony A57 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
67
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse function
81
 lighter than others (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 no Timelapse function
70
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony A57 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone jack
86
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 lighter than others (294g)
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Sony A57 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A57 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony SLT-A57Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony SLT-A57 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-13 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 16000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 15 315
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 618 gr (1.36 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 550 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,000 $750