Sony a7CR vs Sony ZV-E1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7CR and Sony ZV-E1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

These two camera models were both released 2023.

Camera Released
Sony a7CR 2023
Sony ZV-E1 2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony Full Frame") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a7CR 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Sony ZV-E1 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Sony a7CR has a 60 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony ZV-E1 has 12 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a7CR 60 MP
60217344 pixels
9504 x 6336
Sony ZV-E1 12 MP
12007680 pixels
4240 x 2832

Sony a7CR has a 401 % larger resolution than Sony ZV-E1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony ZV-E1 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a7CR. Sony ZV-E1 has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Sony a7CR has 100 to 32000.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a7CR 100-32000
Sony ZV-E1 80-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7CR
Lens compatibility chart for Sony ZV-E1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7CR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony ZV-E1 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7CR 8
Sony ZV-E1 1

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a7CR and Sony ZV-E1 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7CR weighs 515 gr (equal to 1.14 lb) which is 7% heavier than Sony ZV-E1 and its 483 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a7CR 515 gr
1.14 lb
Sony ZV-E1 483 gr
1.06 lb

Sony a7CR vs Sony ZV-E1 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7CR and Sony ZV-E1, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Name Sony a7CR Sony ZV-E1
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Release Year 2023 2023
Release Date 2023-08-29 2023-03-29
MSRP 2999 USD 2199 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 9504 x 6336 pixels 4240 x 2832 pixels
Megapixels 60 MP 12 MP
Image Processor BIONZ XR BIONZ XR
Image
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
ISO Range 100 - 32000 80 - 102400
White Balance Presets 9 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 693 759
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1030000 1036800
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359296 0
Photography features
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Frames per second 8 fps 1 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-HS
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (wireless or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a7CR
Sony ZV-E1
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 520 shots 570 shots
Width 124 mm 121 mm
Height 71 mm 72 mm
Depth 63 mm 54 mm
Weight 515 gram 483 gram