Sony a1 vs Sony ZV-E1
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony a1: 2021 ; Sony ZV-E1: 2023
- Weight: Sony a1: 737 g ; Sony ZV-E1: 483 g
- Sensor size: Sony a1: 35.9 x 24 mm ; Sony ZV-E1: 35.6 x 23.8 mm
- Sensor resolution: Sony a1: 8669 x 5779 ; Sony ZV-E1: 4260 x 2840
- Max. video mode: Sony a1: 8K 30p (7680 x 4320) ; Sony ZV-E1: 3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Sony a1 | Sony ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | a1 | ZV-E1 |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8 mm | 121 x 71.9 x 54.3 mm |
| Weight | 737 g | 483 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 8669 x 5779 | 4260 x 2840 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.01 |
| Total megapixels | 50.5 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 12.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 50.1 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 8640 x 5760 | 4240 x 2832 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-32000 (extends to 50-102400) | Auto, 80-102400 (extends to 40-409600) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Average, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | — |
| AF phase-detection points | 759 | — |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 30 fps | — |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 10 fps | — |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | — |
| Rated stops | 5.5 stops | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 8K 30p (7680 x 4320) | 3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,440,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 430 shots | — |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 530 shots | — |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |