Sony a7C II vs Sony ZV-E1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7C II and Sony ZV-E1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Sony a7C II

Sony ZV-E1

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

These two camera models were both released 2023.

Camera	Released
Sony a7C II	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 a7C II	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 a7C II has a 33 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 a7C II	33 MP 32741376 pixels 7008 x 4672
Sony ZV-E1	12 MP 12007680 pixels 4240 x 2832

Sony a7C II has a 173 % 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 a7C II. Sony ZV-E1 has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Sony a7C II has 100 to 51200.

Camera	ISO Range
Sony a7C II	100-51200
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 a7C II
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 a7C II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony ZV-E1 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7C II	10
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 a7C II 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 a7C II weighs 514 gr (equal to 1.13 lb) which is 6% heavier than Sony ZV-E1 and its 483 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Camera	Weight
Sony a7C II	514 gr 1.13 lb
Sony ZV-E1	483 gr 1.06 lb