A7 Vvs ZV-1 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 V (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £649 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7 V | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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