Sony Alpha 7R III vs Sony ZV-1 II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7R IIIZV-1 II
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7R II Sony ZV-1
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7R IV
      MSRP$3199 (body only)900
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels43.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels42.4 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40080 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      ProcessorBIONZ XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution7952 x 53045472 x 3648
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater2500 to 9900K, Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425315
      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 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length6.9 - 17.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range18 - 50 mm
      Optical Zoom2.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 4.0
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      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 Shooting10.0 fps24.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 42.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 42.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 42.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 42.4 MP for up to 76 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 24 fps for up to 189 Frames (JPEG) / 80 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesOff
      Auto
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync
      Rear Sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/100 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Manual
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 to +24 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (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)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      DxO Low Light ISO3523
      DxO Color Depth26.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.7
      DxO Overall Score100
      Video Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 100 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [16 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97 fps [6 Mbps]
      H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:0 8-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Creator's App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91")106 x 60 x 47 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)657 g (1.45 lb / 23.17 oz)292 g (0.64 lb / 10.3 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.7"5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2"
      Package Weight3.005 lb0.88 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-BX1
      Battery Life650 shots260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7R III Sony ZV-1 II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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