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Sony A7R III vs Sony ZV-E1
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Resolution (MP): the A7R III leads at 42.4 vs the ZV-E1's 12.1.
- Weight (body): the ZV-E1 leads at 483 g vs the A7R III's 657 g.
- In-body stabilisation: the A7R III leads at 5.5 vs the ZV-E1's 5.0.
 A7R III Sony E |  ZV-E1 Sony E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame | Full-frame |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 35mm full frame (35.9x24.0mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | Full-frame | Full-frame |
| Resolution (MP) | 42.4 | 12.1 |
| In-body stabilisation | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| ISO range | 100 | 80 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Subject detection | 35mm full frame: 399 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Eye AF (Human/Animal) | Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane; Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF) |
| Burst — mechanical | 10 | —, not published |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | 10 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p | 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94p (XAVC HS/XAVC S, 10-bit 4:2:2) |
| Codecs / sampling | XAVC S, AVCHD | XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), XAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 3,686,400 dots | —, not published |
| EVF magnification | approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1) | —, not published |
| Rear screen | 7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT, 1,440,000 dots | 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT, 1,036,800 dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm | 121 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm |
| Weight (body) | 657 g | 483 g |
| Weather sealing | Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimise entry of dust and moisture (not guaranteed 100% dust and moisture proof) | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) | Approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | 2 (SLOT1: SD UHS-I/II compliant; SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD UHS-I compliant) | 1 (Slot for SD UHS-I/II compliant memory card) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatible), Multi/Micro USB Terminal | USB Type-C Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps / USB 3.2 compatible) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band) | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz band), Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4GHz band) |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 9 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“Number Of Pixels (Effective): Approx. 42.4 megapixels. Focus Point: 35mm full frame: 399 points (phase-detection AF)... / 425 points (contrast-detection AF). Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.): Continuous shooting: Hi+: max. 10 fps. Compensation Effect: 5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)”
“NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE): Still images: Approx. 12.1 megapixels max. FOCUS POINT: Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF). COMPENSATION EFFECT (STILL IMAGES): 5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted.) SPEED (APPROX. MAX.): Hi+: 10 fps”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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