Sony a7 IV vs Sony ZV-E1

Key Differences

  • Sony a7 IV has a better effective resolution (33 MP vs 12.1 MP).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -4 EV).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better lcd resolution (1.44M dots vs 1.04M dots).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better weight (483g (1.06 lb) vs 658g (1.45 lb)).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $2,499).
Product
Sony a7 IV
Sony
$2,499
Sony ZV-E1
Sony
$2,199
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution33 MP12.1 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 5120080 โ€“ 102400
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 20480040 โ€“ 409600
Mechanical Shutter1/8000โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/80001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting10 fpsโˆ’
Buffer (RAW)828 shotsโˆ’
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesNo
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759759
Contrast Detect Points425โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDโˆ’
EVF Resolution3.69M dotsโˆ’
EVF Magnification0.78xโˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots1.44M dots
LCD TypeVari-AngleVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$2,199
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions131.3ร—96.4ร—79.8 mm121.4ร—71.9ร—54.3 mm
Weight658g (1.45 lb)483g (1.06 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shotsโˆ’
Battery Life (LCD)580 shots620 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100