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Sony A7S III vs ZV-1F

The Sony Alpha 7S III and the Sony ZV-1F are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in July 2020 and October 2022. The A7S III is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the ZV-1F is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (A7S III) and an one-inch (ZV-1F) sensor. The A7S III has a resolution of 12 megapixels, whereas the ZV-1F provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Sony A7S III
versus
Sony ZV-1F
Sony A7S III   Sony ZV-1F
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Sony E mount lenses 20mm f/2.0
12 MP – Full Frame sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
4K/120p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 80-102,400 (40 - 409,600) ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
Electronic viewfinder (9440k dots) No viewfinder, LCD framing
3.0" LCD – 1440k dots 3.0" LCD – 922k dots
Swivel touchscreen Swivel touchscreen
10 shutter flaps per second 16 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationno shake reduction
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
600 shots per battery charge360 shots per battery charge
127 x 97 x 81 mm, 699 g 106 x 60 x 46 mm, 256 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Sony Alpha 7S III and the Sony ZV-1F? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Sony A7S III and the Sony ZV-1F are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-1F
Compare A7S III versus ZV-1F top
Comparison A7S III or ZV-1F rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony ZV-1F is considerably smaller (48 percent) than the Sony A7S III. It is worth mentioning in this context that the A7S III is splash and dust resistant, while the ZV-1F does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the ZV-1F has a lens built in, whereas the A7S III is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the A7S III and their specifications in the Sony FE Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the A7S III gets 600 shots out of its Sony NP-FZ100 battery, while the ZV-1F can take 360 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-BX1 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Sony A7S III 127 mm 97 mm 81 mm 699 g 600 Y Jul 2020 EUR 4 199 amazon.com
2.
 
Sony ZV-1F 106 mm 60 mm 46 mm 256 g 360 n Oct 2022 EUR 649 amazon.com
3.
 
Sony A1 129 mm 97 mm 81 mm 737 g 530 Y Jan 2021 EUR 7 299 amazon.com
4.
 
Sony A7 IV 131 mm 96 mm 80 mm 659 g 580 Y Oct 2021 EUR 2 799 amazon.com
5.
 
Sony A7R II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 625 g 290 Y Jun 2015 EUR 3 499ebay.com
6.
 
Sony A7R III 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 Y Oct 2017 EUR 3 499ebay.com
7.
 
Sony A7R IIIA 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 650 Y Apr 2021 EUR 3 499 amazon.com
8.
 
Sony A7R IV 129 mm 96 mm 78 mm 665 g 670 Y Jul 2019 EUR 3 999ebay.com
9.
 
Sony A7R IVA 129 mm 96 mm 78 mm 665 g 670 Y Apr 2021 EUR 3 999 amazon.com
10.
 
Sony A7R V 131 mm 97 mm 82 mm 723 g 530 Y Oct 2022 EUR 4 499 amazon.com
11.
 
Sony A7S II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 627 g 370 Y Sep 2015 EUR 3 399ebay.com
12.
 
Sony A9 II 129 mm 96 mm 76 mm 678 g 690 Y Oct 2019 EUR 5 399 amazon.com
13.
 
Sony HX90V 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 245 g 360 n Apr 2015 EUR 469ebay.com
14.
 
Sony HX95 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 n Aug 2018 EUR 499ebay.com
15.
 
Sony HX99 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 n Aug 2018 EUR 519ebay.com
16.
 
Sony RX100 V 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 299 g 220 n Oct 2016 EUR 1 199ebay.com
17.
 
Sony ZV-1 II 106 mm 60 mm 47 mm 292 g 290 n May 2023 EUR 999 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The ZV-1F was launched at a lower price than the A7S III, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Sony A7S III features a full frame sensor and the Sony ZV-1F an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the ZV-1F is 86 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.7. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

In terms of chip-set technology, the A7S III uses a more advanced image processing engine (BIONZ XR) than the ZV-1F (BIONZ X), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Sony A7S III and Sony ZV-1F sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the ZV-1F offers a higher resolution of 20 megapixels, compared with 12 MP of the A7S III. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 2.41μm versus 8.40μm for the A7S III). However, it should be noted that the ZV-1F is much more recent (by 2 years and 2 months) than the A7S III, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the Sony ZV-1F implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the ZV-1F for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Sony A7S III are 21.2 x 14.2 inches or 53.8 x 36 cm for good quality, 17 x 11.3 inches or 43.1 x 28.8 cm for very good quality, and 14.1 x 9.4 inches or 35.9 x 24 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A7S III has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Sony Alpha 7S III has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 102400, which can be extended to ISO 40-409600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony ZV-1F are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with BSI-CMOS (Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

A7S III versus ZV-1F MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
1.
 
Sony A7S III Full Frame 12.0 4240 28324K/120p23.713.9252086
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Sony ZV-1F 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.312.890467
3.
 
Sony A1 Full Frame 49.8 8640 57608k/30p25.914.5316398
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Sony A7 IV Full Frame 32.7 7008 46724K/60p25.414.7337997
5.
 
Sony A7R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.013.9343498
6.
 
Sony A7R III Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
7.
 
Sony A7R IIIA Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.014.73523100
8.
 
Sony A7R IV Full Frame 60.2 9504 63364K/30p26.014.8334499
9.
 
Sony A7R IVA Full Frame 60.2 9504 63364K/30p26.014.8334499
10.
 
Sony A7R V Full Frame 60.2 9504 63368k/24p26.514.83187100
11.
 
Sony A7S II Full Frame 12.0 4240 28324K/30p23.613.3299385
12.
 
Sony A9 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.014.0343493
13.
 
Sony HX90V 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36721080/60p20.211.673847
14.
 
Sony HX95 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105751
15.
 
Sony HX99 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105851
16.
 
Sony RX100 V 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.458670
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Sony ZV-1 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.312.996567
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the A7S III provides a higher frame rate than the ZV-1F. It can shoot video footage at 4K/120p, while the ZV-1F is limited to 4K/30p.

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Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the A7S III has an electronic viewfinder (9440k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the ZV-1F relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Sony A7S III and Sony ZV-1F along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Core Features
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Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Sony A7S III9440 n3.0 / 1440 swivel Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
2.
 
Sony ZV-1Fnone n3.0 / 922 swivel Y 1/2000s 16.0/s n n
3.
 
Sony A19437 n3.0 / 1440 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
4.
 
Sony A7 IV3686 n3.0 / 1037 swivel Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
5.
 
Sony A7R II2400 n3.0 / 1229 tilting n 1/8000s 5.0/s n Y
6.
 
Sony A7R III3686 n3.0 / 1440 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
7.
 
Sony A7R IIIA3686 n3.0 / 2340 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
8.
 
Sony A7R IV5760 n3.0 / 1440 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
9.
 
Sony A7R IVA5760 n3.0 / 2340 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
10.
 
Sony A7R V9440 n3.2 / 2100 full-flex Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n Y
11.
 
Sony A7S II2400 n3.0 / 1229 tilting n 1/8000s 5.0/s n Y
12.
 
Sony A9 II3686 n3.0 / 1440 tilting Y 1/8000s 20.0/s n Y
13.
 
Sony HX90V638 n3.0 / 921 tilting n 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
14.
 
Sony HX95638 n3.0 / 922 tilting n 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
15.
 
Sony HX99638 n3.0 / 922 tilting Y 1/2000s 10.0/s Y Y
16.
 
Sony RX100 V2359 n3.0 / 1229 tilting n 1/2000s 24.0/s Y Y
17.
 
Sony ZV-1 IInone n3.0 / 922 swivel Y 1/2000s 24.0/s n n
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Sony ZV-1F has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The A7S III writes its imaging data to CFexpress (type A) or SDXC cards, while the ZV-1F uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The A7S III features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the ZV-1F only has one slot. The A7S III supports UHS-II cards (on both slots), while the ZV-1F can use UHS-I cards.

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Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Sony Alpha 7S III and Sony ZV-1F and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Sony A7S IIIYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
2.
 
Sony ZV-1F-stereo / monoY--3.0Y-Y
3.
 
Sony A1Ystereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
4.
 
Sony A7 IVYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
5.
 
Sony A7R IIYstereo / monoYYmicro2.0YY-
6.
 
Sony A7R IIIYstereo / monoYYmicro3.1YYY
7.
 
Sony A7R IIIAYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2YYY
8.
 
Sony A7R IVYstereo / monoYYmicro3.1YYY
9.
 
Sony A7R IVAYstereo / monoYYmicro3.2YYY
10.
 
Sony A7R VYstereo / monoYYfull3.2Y-Y
11.
 
Sony A7S IIYstereo / monoYYmicro2.0YY-
12.
 
Sony A9 IIYstereo / monoYYmicro3.1YYY
13.
 
Sony HX90V-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY-
14.
 
Sony HX95-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY
15.
 
Sony HX99-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY
16.
 
Sony RX100 V-stereo / mono--micro2.0YY-
17.
 
Sony ZV-1 IIYstereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y

It is notable that the A7S III has a hotshoe, while the ZV-1F does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the A7S III and the ZV-1F are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The A7S III replaced the earlier Sony A7S II, while the ZV-1F does not have a direct predecessor. Further information on the features and operation of the A7S III and ZV-1F can be found, respectively, in the Sony A7S III Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony ZV-1F Manual.

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Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Sony A7S III better than the Sony ZV-1F or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.


Advantages of the Sony Alpha 7S III:

  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (BIONZ XR vs BIONZ X).
  • Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (4K/120p versus 4K/30p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1440k vs 922k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (600 versus 360) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • More solid recording: Has a full-sized HDMI port for a sturdy connection to an external recorder.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2020).


Arguments in favor of the Sony ZV-1F:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20 vs 12MP), which boosts linear resolution by 29%.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (16 vs 10 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the A7S III necessitates an extra lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (106x60mm vs 127x97mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the A7S III).
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 2 months of technical progress since the A7S III launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the A7S III is the clear winner of the match-up (20 : 8 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

A7S III 20:08 ZV-1F

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Sony A7S III and the Sony ZV-1F place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the A7S III and the ZV-1F in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
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 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
 score 
 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
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Sony A7S III4.5/5+ +5/591/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2020 EUR 4 199 amazon.com
2.
 
Sony ZV-1F....4/578/100..4/5 Oct 2022 EUR 649 amazon.com
3.
 
Sony A15/5o4.5/593/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2021 EUR 7 299 amazon.com
4.
 
Sony A7 IV5/5+ +4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2021 EUR 2 799 amazon.com
5.
 
Sony A7R II5/5+ +5/590/1005/55/5 Jun 2015 EUR 3 499ebay.com
6.
 
Sony A7R III..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2017 EUR 3 499ebay.com
7.
 
Sony A7R IIIA..+ +4/590/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2021 EUR 3 499 amazon.com
8.
 
Sony A7R IV5/5+4.5/591/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2019 EUR 3 999ebay.com
9.
 
Sony A7R IVA5/5+4.5/591/1004.5/55/5 Apr 2021 EUR 3 999 amazon.com
10.
 
Sony A7R V5/5+ +4.5/592/100.... Oct 2022 EUR 4 499 amazon.com
11.
 
Sony A7S II5/5+....4.5/55/5 Sep 2015 EUR 3 399ebay.com
12.
 
Sony A9 II....5/590/1005/55/5 Oct 2019 EUR 5 399 amazon.com
13.
 
Sony HX90V4/5+ +....4/54.5/5 Apr 2015 EUR 469ebay.com
14.
 
Sony HX95............ Aug 2018 EUR 499ebay.com
15.
 
Sony HX99........4/54.5/5 Aug 2018 EUR 519ebay.com
16.
 
Sony RX100 V4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Oct 2016 EUR 1 199ebay.com
17.
 
Sony ZV-1 II4.5/5..3.5/583/1003.5/54.5/5 May 2023 EUR 999 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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    Specifications: Sony A7S III vs Sony ZV-1F

    Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

    Camera Specifications
    Camera Model Sony A7S III Sony ZV-1F
    Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens Sony E mount lenses 20mm f/2.0
    Launch Date July 2020 October 2022
    Launch Price USD 3,499 USD 499
    Sensor Specs Sony A7S III Sony ZV-1F
    Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1" Sensor
    Sensor Size 35.6 x 23.8 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
    Sensor Area 847.28 mm2 116.16 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 42.8 mm 15.9 mm
    Crop Factor 1.0x 2.7x
    Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 8.40 μm 2.41 μm
    Pixel Density 1.42 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
    Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
    Movie Capability 4K/120p Video 4K/30p Video
    ISO Setting 80 - 102,400 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
    ISO Boost 40 - 409,600 ISO 80 - 25,600 ISO
    Image Processor BIONZ XR BIONZ X
    DXO Sensor Quality (score) 86 ..
    DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.7 ..
    DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 13.9 ..
    DXO Low Light (ISO) 2520 ..
    Screen Specs Sony A7S III Sony ZV-1F
    Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder no viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.91x
    Viewfinder Resolution 9440k dots
    LCD Framing Live View Live View
    Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
    LCD Resolution 1440k dots 922k dots
    LCD Attachment Swivel screen Swivel screen
    Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
    Shooting Specs Sony A7S III Sony ZV-1F
    Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Contrast-detect AF
    Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
    Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 10 shutter flaps/s 16 shutter flaps/s
    Electronic ShutterYESup to 1/32000s
    Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
    Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationno handshake reduction
    Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
    Storage Medium CFexA or SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
    UHS card support Dual UHS-II UHS-I
    Connectivity Specs Sony A7S III Sony ZV-1F
    External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 3.2 USB 3.0
    HDMI Port full HDMI no HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
    Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
    Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in Bluetooth built-in
    Body Specs Sony A7S III Sony ZV-1F
    Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
    Battery Type Sony NP-FZ100 Sony NP-BX1
    Battery Life (CIPA)600 shots per charge360 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 127 x 97 x 81 mm
    (5.0 x 3.8 x 3.2 in)
    106 x 60 x 46 mm
    (4.2 x 2.4 x 1.8 in)
    Camera Weight 699 g (24.7 oz) 256 g (9.0 oz)
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