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A7C II vs ZV-E1
Quick take: The A7C II has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A7C II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
ZV-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7C IISony · 2023 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,799 | £1,779Best |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 33.0MPBest | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min videoBest |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 483g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
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
A7C II
ZV-E1
Portrait
8.3/10
7.0/10
Street
7.9/10
6.9/10
Travel
7.2/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.8/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
7.3/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.9/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.0/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.9/10
5.9/10
Food
8.0/10
7.1/10
Macro
7.7/10
6.7/10
Architecture
7.0/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.2/10
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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