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Sony A7R V 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 V leads at 61.0 vs the ZV-E1's 12.1.
- In-body stabilisation: the A7R V leads at 8.0 stops vs the ZV-E1's 5.0.
- Weight (body): the ZV-E1 leads at 483 g vs the A7R V's 723 g.
 A7R V 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 | 35 mm full frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm), 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) | 61.0 | 12.1 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8.0 stops | 5.0 |
| ISO range | ISO 100-32000 (stills) | 80 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | 693-point phase-detection AF (35 mm full frame); Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Subject detection | Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird / Insect / Car / Train / Airplane | Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane; Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF) |
| Burst — mechanical | 10 fps (Hi+) | —, not published |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | 10 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K 24p/25p (7680 x 4320, XAVC HS) | 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94p (XAVC HS/XAVC S, 10-bit 4:2:2) |
| Codecs / sampling | XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), XAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265) | XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), XAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265) |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 9,437,184 dots | —, not published |
| EVF magnification | approx. 0.90x | —, not published |
| Rear screen | 3.15 inch (3.2-type) TFT, 2,095,104 dots, multi-angle (up approx. 98 degrees, down approx. 40 degrees, side approx. 180 degrees, rotation approx. 270 degrees), touch panel | 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT, 1,036,800 dots |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm | 121 × 71.9 × 54.3 mm |
| Weight (body) | 723 g | 483 g |
| Weather sealing | Anti-Dust System: Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism) | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 440 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) | Approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor) |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | 2 slots, each Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card | 1 (Slot for SD UHS-I/II compliant memory card) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB Type-C Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible); Multi/Micro USB Terminal | USB Type-C Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps / USB 3.2 compatible) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band); Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band) | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz band), Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4GHz band) |
| HDMI | —, not published | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,799.99 (body only, USD; listed as "Original Price" on electronics.sony.com product page) | —, 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 | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert 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
“Compensation Effect 8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.) TYPE Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)”
“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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