Sony ZV-E1 vs Canon EOS 760D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony ZV-E1 and Canon EOS 760D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony ZV-E1 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 760D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sony ZV-E1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 760D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony ZV-E1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 760D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Sony ZV-E1 has a 12 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 760D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 760D has a 100 % 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 Canon EOS 760D. Sony ZV-E1 has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Canon EOS 760D has 100 to 12800.

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 ZV-E1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 760D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony ZV-E1 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 760D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Sony ZV-E1 and Canon EOS 760D 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.

Canon EOS 760D weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 17% heavier than Sony ZV-E1 and its 483 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Sony ZV-E1 vs Canon EOS 760D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony ZV-E1 and Canon EOS 760D, 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 ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Name	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Manufacturer	Sony	Canon
Release Date and Price	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Release Year	2023	2015
Release Date	2023-03-29	2015-02-06
MSRP	2199 USD	849 USD
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Camera Type	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	4240 x 2832 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	12 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ XR	DIGIC 6
Image	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
ISO Range	80 - 102400	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	7	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
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	759	19
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1036800	1040000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	No Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage		95%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	0
Photography features	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Frames per second	1 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-In (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	Yes (wireless or smartphone)	Yes (wired or via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony ZV-E1	Canon EOS 760D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	570 shots	440 shots
Width	121 mm	132 mm
Height	72 mm	111 mm
Depth	54 mm	78 mm
Weight	483 gram	565 gram