Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony ZV-1

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7ZV-1
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II Sony ZV-1 II
      MSRP$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)$800/£700/€800
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels25 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      ProcessorBIONZ XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardExtra fine, fine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points117315
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length9.4 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps24.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 24 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Rear Sync
      Flash Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/100 sec
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      DxO Low Light ISO2248
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/ fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
      AVCHD/MP4
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP StreamingMJPEG
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight0.94 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life340 shots260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7 Sony ZV-1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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