Sony α7R vs Sony ZV-E1

Key Differences

  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better phase detect points (759 vs 0).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -1 EV).
  • Sony α7R has a better effective resolution (36.4 MP vs 12.1 MP).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better battery life (lcd) (620 shots vs 270 shots).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
Product
Sony α7R
Sony
$2,299
Sony ZV-E1
Sony
$2,199
Imaging
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution36.4 MP12.1 MP
Max Image Size1080p4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 – 2560080 – 102400
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 2560040 – 409600
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting4 fps
Buffer (RAW)12 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution1080p4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalNoYes
Recording Limit29 minNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackNoNo
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points0759
Contrast Detect Points25
Low Light AF-1 EV-6 EV
Eye AFNoYes
Animal AFNoYes
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots
EVF Magnification0.71x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution0.92M dots1.44M dots
LCD TypeTiltingVari-Angle
Touch ScreenNoYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBMicro USB 2.0USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,299$2,199
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions126.9×94.4×48.2 mm121.4×71.9×54.3 mm
Weight465g (1.03 lb)483g (1.06 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationNoYes
Battery Life (EVF)250 shots
Battery Life (LCD)270 shots620 shots
Battery TypeNP-FW50NP-FZ100