Sony a9 III vs Sony ZV-E1

Key Differences

  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $5,999).
  • Sony a9 III has a better effective resolution (24.6 MP vs 12.1 MP).
  • Sony a9 III has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Sony a9 III has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 120p).
  • Sony ZV-E1 has a better weight (483g (1.06 lb) vs 703g (1.55 lb)).
Product
Sony a9 III
Sony
$5,999
Sony ZV-E1
Sony
$2,199
Imaging
Sensor TypeGlobal Shutter CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution24.6 MP12.1 MP
Max Image Size4K4K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)250 โ€“ 2560080 โ€“ 102400
ISO Range (Extended)125 โ€“ 5120040 โ€“ 409600
Mechanical Shutterโˆ’โˆ’
Electronic Shutter1/800001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/800001/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting120 fpsโˆ’
Buffer (RAW)192 shotsโˆ’
Video Capture
Max Resolution4K4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 240pUp 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-5 EV-6 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFYesNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDโˆ’
EVF Resolution9.44M dotsโˆ’
EVF Magnification0.9xโˆ’
Monitor
LCD Size3.2"3"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots1.44M dots
LCD Type4-Axis TiltingVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5.3v5
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$5,999$2,199
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions136.1ร—96.9ร—82.9 mm121.4ร—71.9ร—54.3 mm
Weight703g (1.55 lb)483g (1.06 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)520 shotsโˆ’
Battery Life (LCD)530 shots620 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100