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A7 II vs ZV-1F
Quick take: The A7 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; only the A7 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 II — Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7 IISony · 2014 | ZV-1FSony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549Best | £549Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p 60fps | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None (digital Active SteadyShot only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 3.5fps (continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA)Best | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 256g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused) |
| Memory Cards | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A7 II
ZV-1F
Portrait
6.8/10
3.6/10
Street
5.9/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
3.6/10
Documentary
5.7/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
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Landscape
5.8/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
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Casual
3.8/10
7.1/10
Food
6.0/10
6.2/10
Macro
5.5/10
4.2/10
Architecture
5.7/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
6.4/10
3.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.4/10
Filmmaking
—
3.8/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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