i am using sony a7iv since from November 2022. Because i am doing both photography as well as videography. After the launch of Sony ZV-E1 and FX30 i did not feel any interest on those cameras. i remembered last year i cropped 200% on post production and the footage was still useable and sharp. Mostly i used my A7iv on Super 35 Mode for more reach. Clear Image Zoom is just digitally cropping on camera instead of post. In this Video you are talking about many those features which can be easily added by single firmware update on Sony A7iv. If you’re interested in photography, there is no question about it, the A7 IV is the better choice. It has a viewfinder, two card slots, a mechanical shutter and more physical controls. I also think it is the best choice if you’re seeking a hybrid solution, because it doesn’t compromise on the photography part while offering excellent video quality with lots of pro settings and better heat management for long recording sessions.
Oh for sure. I made sure to stress that in my video that if you do ANY photography especially if you get paid for it, the A7IV is the workhorse to get. With that being said, we had my family over for Thanksgiving and I took photos with my ZV-E1 and they turned out dam good! If you know what you're doing it is very capable. I am a prime shooter and I like to setup in the correct spot so I don't need to punch in anyway so the sharpness was more than adequate. I'm really happy with my choice as the ZV-E1 is a lot better for my needs, but I really did love that a7iv! Glad to hear you love yours.
That's awesome! What lens are you rocking with it mostly? Have you had issues with it getting too hot? A lot of people have been asking me, and while mine has never overheated, it does get pretty warm.
@@thesahdstudio I am mainly using the Viltrox 16mm 1.8. I really like that combination. Gives me 24mm on dynamic stabilization. It does get warm but it has never overheated. I did a 40min interview, outdoors in the sun at 24fps with no heat warnings or issues. A friend of mine bought one after seeing mine and he told me he did get the heat warning within 5 minutes out in the sun. I told him to switch to the high warning setting. He did that and didn't have any further issues but still seems strange to overheat withing 5 minutes at the low setting. He wasn't sure what frame rate he had it set at (he is new to video) so that only makes sense if he was in 120.
@@runningintohistory Sounds like a neat little lens! I've never tried a Viltrox yet but I have a few friend/commenters who talk about them a lot and how much value they offer. Yeah interesting about the settings on your friends camera. I do shoot 30fps so, maybe that doesn't help my cause. So far so good though. Love the camera!
Had the A7IV for a week now and LOVING the sharpness of the video and low-light capability. Active steadyshot is decent, not great, but not terrible. BUT the multi-metering face priority is not good. Tested side by side with my Sony ZV-1 (a 1 inch sensor), walking around the house, from well-lit rooms to dark, and backlit scenes, and while the A7IV destroyed the ZV-1 in terms of noise performance and sharpness, it was almost every time that the ZV1 gave me better face exposure. Shooting vlogs with the A7IV makes me sometimes feel I'm constantly "underexposed" unless I use manual ISO. I wonder if the 33MP causes this. This using a Sigma F2.8 lens, manual aperture and manual shutter, just auto ISO. My results match what I see in your test, so I'm inclined to assume this is how exposure metering works on this camera.
Did you play around with the different metering modes (center focus etc), and if so, notice any difference then? Because yeah that is very interesting... I wonder if just having SO many extra pixels is the difference? Let's face it, it's a LOT of extra pixels. But that's rad you are enjoying the sharpness. It's awesome to have a big juicy 4k monitor and play around with footage from that. You like the Sigma? I've enjoyed the Sigma on my aps-c cameras (the 16mm) but I haven't bought any of their more premium lenses. Once I spend that much I have chosen to just get the Sony lenses instead due to size mostly. It sure is fun buying and playing with gear eh?! I wish it wasn't so dang expensive 👊😆
Small correction, the ZV-E1 has a dust and weather sealed design - I'd put a bit of tape over the microphone grill at the top though! :) - fantastic video as always! - Makes me even happier that I went for the ZV-E1 over the A7 IV! - I just got a Nisi Swift filter set which includes a 1/4 pro mist filter, it's so cinematic! - Using it for my next video.
Yeah good call! The plastic feeling on the zv-e1 definitely doesn't give me confidence to go rock it outside in wet weather when compared to the a7iv anyway, but it's probably better than I think. And that filter sounds awesome... did you choose that one for a particular reason over the others? And guess what? My picture profiles have changed to yours (missing 7-9)... I'm not sure if that was with an update or what... very confusing!
Yeah to be honest, overheating is the biggest issue with the ZV-E1. MOST of the time since I shoot in short bursts, I never have an issue. But then when I shoot longer for 25+ minutes and it shuts off I roll my eyes every time. The quality is just awesome with the ZV-E1 but I'm not sure I would buy it again for that reason alone. I'm not sure what I'd buy at this stage in 2024 to be honest. I still love mine and prefer it over the ol' a7IV... and it's hard to pay the big bucks for an old A7siii.
I also have both of these cameras, and have done extensive testing. In SLOG 3, the a7iv actually has better dynamic range, and better noise performance in the shadows up to 12800 ISO. I know, the ZV-E1 has the same sensor as the "Low Light King" (a7Siii). However, I've done numerous tests at various exposures, and the results are that the a7iv's noise performance is just better. Also, the image quality, namely sharpness is also much better on the a7iv. That being said, the ZV-e1 is an awesome video camera, and I do not regret buying it, not even a little bit. It dominates the a7iv in many ways, most of which you talked about in this video. My only criticism of your comparison is that you had a lot of settings on auto, and PP Off. IMO, that falls way short of telling the whole story. But that's just my opinion. For me, I'm keeping both.
It's interesting looking back at this video... I shoot everything in log, so I'm surprised I said I used No Picture Profiles. Maybe I didn't. Yeah either way a lot of the tests I do are more so for beginners who get the cameras and don't really know how to use them. I think Pro's could make either of these cameras dance, but people with less understanding about lighting, exposure, metering, etc... I think perhaps the zv-e1 would be more forgiving in harder circumstances. Both great though! I just picked up a zv-e10 as a b-cam and while it's fine, I sure wish I could have kept the A7iv instead!
Hard choice! I got Sony a7 IV and now I'm looking for the second angle camera (one front and one top to shoot the table for unboxing and review videos). What do you recommend - buy this one or another Sony a7 IV? I'm choosing between them because Sony Monitor & Control app supports only these two models.
To be totally honest, I would rather have two of the exact same cameras. I personally prefer the ZVE1 As a straight up video camera but the a7iv is definitely good enough... The lenses make a bigger difference at this point. It might be a bit overkill but having the same camera is huge. I was rocking this ZVE 1 and the ZVE 10 and they both have different menus and it was just a nightmare. Hope that helps!
@AlexanderShelestov It's more of the body and remembering the buttons. When you're working the camera from the front it's tricky since they have different buttons and it's important in my opinion to be able to work the camera practically with your eyes closed. Imho!
@@thesahdstudio Agree again! But the second camera will be moved permanently 1.5 meters above my head, and I hope I will never touch it again once it's set :)
@AlexanderShelestov haha. I really love the Zve1 one but I've fallen a little bit out of love lately with it due to the overheating. My little studio is pretty cool in there but if I shoot in 60 FPS which I love to do anything over 20 minutes You're risking overheating. 4k30 and 24 are better but still will get there around 30 mins.
Yeah the extra megapixel will offer more detail that's true. I ultimately chose light over detail, but a LOT of people use the A7IV and have massive channels. It's really good!
Hi great video, I have just ordered the ZVE1. Can you tell me what your video quality settings are for color and sharpness? or did you leave everything on auto? :-)
Thanks! Ohhh, exciting! You'll love it. What lens are you going to rock on it? I usually just shoot 30 fps at f1.5 1/60 shutter speed in s-log 3 and do all my tweaks in post with Resolve Studio. What editing software will you be using?
@@thesahdstudio ah okay great i use davinci too, Which video can you recommend for very good slog3 color grading - but in short steps if you want it to be very good very quickly:)
Sorry my friend, I don't know the answer! It's been a long time since I've had to do this so I'm not really sure where the best place to start is for you. @@neveoney7865
The ZV-E1 is still amazing but it does overheat! IF you shoot in 4k60fps like I do, anything over 20-25 minutes it will shut down on you which can be very annoying. I love this thing but dam it frustrates me every once in awhile. You can get the fan which helps but... it's another thing you'd have to charge etc.
You bet. I usually try to in the video or description at least but sometimes perhaps I forget. I have traded my way up to using the Sony 24mm G-Master f1.4. Not the cheapest lens but jeez it lets in so much light I can't go back to anything else. I use a Godox SL-60 which isn't anything special... I shoot at 5600k and have a 36" softbox with the crate on it to soften the light. I have a Neweer 660 as my hair light and use Govee lighting as my accent lights. I am also using a Deity D3 Pro which sounds great but you have to turn it off and on EVERY time. Annoying! Let me know if you have any further questions!
Good Comparison. Thank you. ZV-E1, in my opinion, is always the right balanced pick for videography. I'm not too fond of sharp video images, because, in the real world, our analog eyes visualize things around us in a smoother, buttery, and blurrier way for our brain to process data faster. 12MP is indeed the right choice for 4k video. Paying the extra bucks for A7IV or any high-end cameras for higher resolution doesn't make sense for videography (Photography is a different game, altogether); more data for our brain, the more processing power our brain needs. Sony's marketing team is trying to project this camera as a vloggers camera just to protect the higher-end video lines. In reality, this camera is pretty good even beyond documentaries and movie productions. Movies just need good cinematography, direction and story-line; here the higher pixels/resolutions doesnt matter. Overheating, is of course 1 downside why the prices are kept in check. It can definitely be fixed, if sony really wants to via firmware updates (I'm a thermal engineer, btw).
I feel like I'm on the right path as far as using the right gear and comments like yours reinforce that thought. Thank you for taking the time to write your comment... and I agree with you. Luckily I haven't had any issues with overheating though the camera does get quite warm when I do lots of b-roll clips.
Yeah I mean that was the point of the video right... to showcase the difference in quality between the different megapixel sensors with every setting the same.
Sorry it's the morning and maybe my brain isn't working... I'm not sure what you mean. Chaking? Not sure if you're trying to say shaking or something else!
I think for Talking head videos the A7IV should have a slight Dynamic Range advantage as it has 1/3 more DR in SLOG3. I was hoping to see a SLOG3 comparison on your video
Yeah I was a little limited by my knowledge at the time... I had a bit of a time crunches I couldn't really afford to keep both cameras for too long. But yeah I think the Sony a7iv is just fine for talking heads for most people. It's a very beloved camera for a good reason!
Nice! Yeah I still love mine. The quality for the price is just fantastic as long as you have the right expectations. It's not great for shooting long form content unless you by a fan and shoot in lower frame rates etc. But I do a lot of 4K60 and it's fine for shorter shots.
Good call 👊 I would say the downside is you need to be within reach or behind the camera to use it effectively, whereas at least in post you can do whatever you want.
Oh good, I'm so glad! I didn't expect it to steal the show so much from the a7iv but it really has. No regrets on the purchase. I think I'm going to sell my a7iv soon since I don't really use it anymore! What lens are you rocking as your main?
@@thesahdstudio I use the Sony 20mm 1.8 for on the go vlogging and love it but would also like something a little wider and lighter. I'm considering adding the 16-35mm PZ to my bag for something wider with a zoom option, but sad that it's an f4. The Tamron 17-28 seems nice with 2.8 but also larger/heavier than my 20mm.
@@MollyFitzBrown Yeah f4 :( lol. Pretty hard to go from f.1.8 to 4 but maybe that's just the amateur in me who can't get enough bokeh. I have the Tamron and it's ok. I have talked about it quite a bit on my channel. The lack of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) starts to show once you compare it to Sony lenses... you can sort of make up for it with the Dynamic Active stabe but... yeah the Sony 16-35 OSS with Dynamic turned on would just look so slick.
@@thesahdstudio right, f4 feels like such a compromise… but I have seen some great reviews on it. Great with the Dynamic Stabe and it’s so crisp! But f4… My dream lens would be a 16mm (even 18mm) f2.8 pancake lens from Sony! I might hold out a little longer haha
Well I think that's why I was surprised too because I realized 12 megapixel is still extremely sharp. It's not as great as bigger megapixel cameras because you can't punch in as much but when you frame it right it's still plenty!
I’ve been researching and researching since ZVE1 came out to determine whether it was worthwhile upgrading from my Nikon Z30 (which is the best camera for the money). They just dropped the price of ZVE1 by £420 in the U.K. (indicating overpriced) but you are basically getting a £3500 camera sensor in a body for half the price. Your video is excellent- can’t believe how much better on video the ZVE1 is - the bit where you walk out of the house and the colour/ white balance. It also takes excellent photos although the A7iv is undoubtedly the winner on photos. My attitude is very similar to yours- I do RUclips and put my photos on Facebook etc. Great review. My ZVE1 and 24mm F2.8 come tomorrow 👍 Keep up the good work on the channel and great hair👨🦲’brother’ .
Thank you for the positive comment. It is appreciated. I am still in the honeymoon phase with this camera and after putting together this video I am happier with it than I thought I would be! I would say this is an absolutely worthy upgrade and if you can afford it you should get it. Everyone recommends the 20mm f1.8 which I know is a great little lens... but I splurged on the 24mm f1.4 and have no regrets :) And like you said, I'm sure it still takes great photos.... maybe not for birding, but for the family or pup, or even just walking around it'll be just great.
Great question and the answer I am still confident in my choice of buying the zv-e1. I was waiting for the Ac7ii but once I realized exactly how I was going to use the camera it wasn't even a contest. I'm working on that video and will release it tomorrow in case you're curious!
Actually i am thinking to buy a camera for youtube,reels and also for family photoshoot sometime,Im confused which camera should i buy..mostly purpose is videos
@@SandeepSonii Well right now I just bought the ZV-E1 and it's incredible. There isn't anything that touches it for the money. If you want the best (for an amateur) get that with the 20mm f1.8 or 24mm f1.4 like I have. If it's too much, any of the Sony full-frame stuff will do just fine! I am team full-frame so if you want someone to convince you to get an aps-c you need to go somewhere else lol!
Yes. Big time winner and low light based on my experience. I can't talk about the overall dynamic range... I don't really know how much the resolution impacts that in extreme conditions. But has someone who primarily shoots indoors if not a lot of light the Zv-e1 one is far superior for my needs.
Now that I have both and have tested them a bit; a7iv in 1/25 even at f2.8 and iso5000 will work in nightime shots on slog3 if you shoot on 24-25fps 1/25 is ok and you dont really need to do 180rule, in fact to me 1/25 in nighttime looks better, more fluid. Zve1 on the other hand at same settings has more noise because its 2nd base iso is 12800 not 3200 as in a7iv. Also a7iv has sharper image Zve1 has insane 1080p Its pros and cons and you cant miss with either of those cameras
Yeah that was my takeaway too. I was just using the camera mostly out of the box without really getting into the deep settings like you are talking about with the dual base iso etc. But you could definitely grow your RUclips channel as big as you want if you slightly know what you're doing with either of these cameras, with good lights, and a decent lens.
Please do more photo comparison !!! I haven't seen a video providing a direct comparison for ZVE1 vs A7IV on the same lens , setting and same object/subject being shot. Would be good to provide zoom-in / resolution comparisons too please!!
Haha, unfortunately I don't have the A7IV anymore. And I'm a video guy! Photos aren't really my thing right now but in the future I will keep this in mind 👊 I do enjoy photography, I just don't know as much about it as I do video for now. Are you considering the A7IV or ZV-E1? What camera do you have now?
My purchase of A7iv was declined by the store.... So Im again in the abyss, between the two, since the promo isnt there anymore. But, with this video, im going more and more to the zv-e1 side of the force 😂
Hahaha, I thought you might! To be honest I wasn't sure myself until I did this video. It sure is incredible for handheld. My ONLY reservation recommending it for you would be if you are doing a wedding in the heat and shooting for long times... a lot of people says it overheats. But dam it looks good eh?!
@@thesahdstudio soooooo gooooood! I'm gona cry when I see my videos with this image quality!! For the weddings I don't worry because, when I get a wedding to film, I'm usually with teammates and they have FX30 or A7S3, so, they can assume the long term format and I go with burst gimbal shots.
It's that good eh!? Wow. I've seen a few people talking about and gushing over it. I would love to. I recently moved to a smaller town (not THAT small), I wonder if I could rent it. The autofocus is finally decent? p.s sell your old gear while you can for top $$$ lol
@@thesahdstudio V-Log is really good but what I love from the S5 IIx is the exposure tools (vectorscope, waveform, luminance spot meter... ) the easy way to set the white balance, shutter angle, open gate recording, hdd recording, anamorphic support... They went all the way to maximize the features available in that camera while keeping the price low.
@@thesahdstudio and the autofocus is good enough for me. I've heard that it might get crazy when using human/eye detection and there is more than one face in frame but I didn't experience it myself yet. For me the biggest con of this camera is that it can generate moire in some situations because the lack of low pass filter. I don't think I'd sell my other cameras, though. It's just a hobby for me and I enjoy playing around with different gear 😅
@@RamonLinares Amazing. Yeah everything I've seen or read about it looks just fantastic. I wonder if it is enough to get people to convert or if it will take a number of cameras this good... how is the lens selection?
I like to shoot stills, and I get that when I started shooting in 1972. Pentax, Canon, Nikon were all great cameras. Got lots of great pictures from my travels in the U.S. Air Force. Now I still like to shoot stills. Videos are OK, but have little use for them, mostly for gags. But I am serious by stills. And that is where my A7R3 is my choice of big camera. Shortly the A7R4 came out, drats. But the camera that really change for me is the a6700. And that was the reason I sold my A74. Yes, bye, bye A74. It was good, but it was not great. The a6700 is so much better even with the smaller sensor. I also have a ZV-E10 to fool around with, great for chasing my grandson around the house. So I can see for video use, the ZV-E1 is the only choice in the FF body. The examples showed the 11mp sensor looked sharper and clearer than the A74. Looking at your daughter's eyes, it was clear the E1 was on target, the eyes were absolutely sharp. Not so on the A74. That AI chip really makes a difference.
So what else was it about the a6700 that you fell in love with over the a74 and even your A7R3... is it the size? Because those other two are very capable stills cameras, so I'm curious if the size was the real factor (and maybe some of the new tech?). I guess you already had some glass for it since you also have the zv-e10. It sounds like you've been in the camera world for a long time... why and when did you switch to Sony, and what did you have before? A loaded question I know, but I love talking this stuff!
@@thesahdstudio I trust you were doing it all right and correct. I have honestly never noticed the rolling shutter like that so will play around my self.
I did not use any filters. And to be honest I have very little experience using filters... I feel like that's something I'd love to get into one day, but since I do most of my shooting indoors at the moment I haven't had the need. Do you use them?
@@thesahdstudio I find them to affect image quality signifacantly so i rather wait for conditions to shoot then shooting with filters. Thanks for your response!
Fun question! Do you mean between the 2 cameras in this video? Tough call. To be honest, probably (and always :) the zv-e1. Even when I take photos I never use the viewfinder... and I just love the extra low-light capabilities. With that being said... I would consider selling my a7iv to get the a7cii, I think that's just a fun, inspiring camera (love that silver design). What about you?
@@ramblr5900 to be honest my man, I don't have experience with astro at all. If you already have a lineup of aps-c lenses I could see you wanting to stay in that ecosystem... but since you threw vlogging and traveling, it's hard to suggest anything other than new new a7cii coming out.
I think 12 megapixel vs 33 megapixel is a pretty insane difference and worth talking about! But yeah no worries if you don't agree. Appreciate you watching.
@@OmniVisionElite I also have a number of different screens around the house from old LED's to newer OLED ones and I gotta say, the colors look really different on each one.
It's simple, are you a video shooter? ZV-E1 is better for you. Hybrid shooter photo/video? a7iv is better for you. Do some paid jobs and then get the Sony a7rv, best hybrid camera out there right now. Good video!
Thanks! I think the problem was for me when I started is (and why I create these videos) I didn't know WHAT I was yet, you know? A lot of people out there are kind of dipping their toes in the RUclips world but they sort of want something capable in case that doesn't pan out... but yeah, your advice is solid advice and I usually echo that in my videos.
Hi buddy, the ZV-E1 sure is a nice camera, it's going to replace my ZV-E10 for video but I'll keep the A74 too. For video but also photography, the A74 can't be beat for the price, but the ZV-E1 does have a nice grain to it, like A7S3, they do have their own look, maybe it's the bigger pixels.
My first test was that studio shot where I thought the zv-e1 was better, I was like Nice! Then I did the upstairs stuff with the kiddos and thought the a7iv was actually pretty dam good.... but once I started moving around with the camera did I truly notice the difference. Like you said, for photography and just as a general Hybrid camera the Sony a7iv is hard to beat given the ecosystem. When are you going to pick up the zv-e1?
Lol. Well I can easily change that in post. I know a lot of people just click record out of the box so in a way was trying to emulate that. Not the most scientific tests but I think the results are still fair. White balance doesn't affect exposure which was the real goal.
It makes no sense use auto settings when comparing two cameras images because the result will be random. Its not necessarily the case that you reveil any special characteristics by that because the results will differ.
@@videoout1849 How do you mean random? I had the shutter speed, ISO and aperture set. I adjusted the white balance in post since that doesn't matter to the exposure, so I'm not sure what you think is so random about it.
Your test is soooo... good. It's practical and technical at the same time. Best I've seen on youtube.
Really appreciate you saying 👊 thanks for the comment!
this video just sealed the deal for me for my new youtube camera. thanks mate. fantastic video
Appreciate it 👊 And you're gonna love it! What body/lens combo have you been rocking until now?
@@thesahdstudio canon 90d + sigma 18-35 1.8
Picked up the camera and Sony 20mm 1.8 today!
@@UncleJessy Beauty!! Can't wait to check it out!
i am using sony a7iv since from November 2022. Because i am doing both photography as well as videography. After the launch of Sony ZV-E1 and FX30 i did not feel any interest on those cameras. i remembered last year i cropped 200% on post production and the footage was still useable and sharp. Mostly i used my A7iv on Super 35 Mode for more reach. Clear Image Zoom is just digitally cropping on camera instead of post. In this Video you are talking about many those features which can be easily added by single firmware update on Sony A7iv. If you’re interested in photography, there is no question about it, the A7 IV is the better choice. It has a viewfinder, two card slots, a mechanical shutter and more physical controls. I also think it is the best choice if you’re seeking a hybrid solution, because it doesn’t compromise on the photography part while offering excellent video quality with lots of pro settings and better heat management for long recording sessions.
Oh for sure. I made sure to stress that in my video that if you do ANY photography especially if you get paid for it, the A7IV is the workhorse to get. With that being said, we had my family over for Thanksgiving and I took photos with my ZV-E1 and they turned out dam good! If you know what you're doing it is very capable. I am a prime shooter and I like to setup in the correct spot so I don't need to punch in anyway so the sharpness was more than adequate.
I'm really happy with my choice as the ZV-E1 is a lot better for my needs, but I really did love that a7iv! Glad to hear you love yours.
Been loving my zv-e1. Used it on my last 3 videos taking it on hikes, mini docs, etc. Like a Swiss Army camera.
That's awesome! What lens are you rocking with it mostly? Have you had issues with it getting too hot? A lot of people have been asking me, and while mine has never overheated, it does get pretty warm.
@@thesahdstudio I am mainly using the Viltrox 16mm 1.8. I really like that combination. Gives me 24mm on dynamic stabilization. It does get warm but it has never overheated. I did a 40min interview, outdoors in the sun at 24fps with no heat warnings or issues. A friend of mine bought one after seeing mine and he told me he did get the heat warning within 5 minutes out in the sun. I told him to switch to the high warning setting. He did that and didn't have any further issues but still seems strange to overheat withing 5 minutes at the low setting. He wasn't sure what frame rate he had it set at (he is new to video) so that only makes sense if he was in 120.
@@runningintohistory Sounds like a neat little lens! I've never tried a Viltrox yet but I have a few friend/commenters who talk about them a lot and how much value they offer.
Yeah interesting about the settings on your friends camera. I do shoot 30fps so, maybe that doesn't help my cause. So far so good though. Love the camera!
Had the A7IV for a week now and LOVING the sharpness of the video and low-light capability. Active steadyshot is decent, not great, but not terrible. BUT the multi-metering face priority is not good. Tested side by side with my Sony ZV-1 (a 1 inch sensor), walking around the house, from well-lit rooms to dark, and backlit scenes, and while the A7IV destroyed the ZV-1 in terms of noise performance and sharpness, it was almost every time that the ZV1 gave me better face exposure. Shooting vlogs with the A7IV makes me sometimes feel I'm constantly "underexposed" unless I use manual ISO. I wonder if the 33MP causes this. This using a Sigma F2.8 lens, manual aperture and manual shutter, just auto ISO. My results match what I see in your test, so I'm inclined to assume this is how exposure metering works on this camera.
Did you play around with the different metering modes (center focus etc), and if so, notice any difference then? Because yeah that is very interesting... I wonder if just having SO many extra pixels is the difference? Let's face it, it's a LOT of extra pixels. But that's rad you are enjoying the sharpness. It's awesome to have a big juicy 4k monitor and play around with footage from that. You like the Sigma?
I've enjoyed the Sigma on my aps-c cameras (the 16mm) but I haven't bought any of their more premium lenses. Once I spend that much I have chosen to just get the Sony lenses instead due to size mostly.
It sure is fun buying and playing with gear eh?! I wish it wasn't so dang expensive 👊😆
I cant believe how good the active stabilization was on the zve1! I expected it to be good but holy moly!
Right?!!? Me too. Who needs a gimbal? It was that good. I can't wait to play around with it more! 👊
Small correction, the ZV-E1 has a dust and weather sealed design - I'd put a bit of tape over the microphone grill at the top though! :) - fantastic video as always! - Makes me even happier that I went for the ZV-E1 over the A7 IV! - I just got a Nisi Swift filter set which includes a 1/4 pro mist filter, it's so cinematic! - Using it for my next video.
Yeah good call! The plastic feeling on the zv-e1 definitely doesn't give me confidence to go rock it outside in wet weather when compared to the a7iv anyway, but it's probably better than I think. And that filter sounds awesome... did you choose that one for a particular reason over the others? And guess what? My picture profiles have changed to yours (missing 7-9)... I'm not sure if that was with an update or what... very confusing!
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Aw thanks for saying 👊 I really appreciate it!
Very nice video comparison! What about overheating? That's my main issue...
Yeah to be honest, overheating is the biggest issue with the ZV-E1. MOST of the time since I shoot in short bursts, I never have an issue. But then when I shoot longer for 25+ minutes and it shuts off I roll my eyes every time.
The quality is just awesome with the ZV-E1 but I'm not sure I would buy it again for that reason alone. I'm not sure what I'd buy at this stage in 2024 to be honest. I still love mine and prefer it over the ol' a7IV... and it's hard to pay the big bucks for an old A7siii.
I also have both of these cameras, and have done extensive testing. In SLOG 3, the a7iv actually has better dynamic range, and better noise performance in the shadows up to 12800 ISO. I know, the ZV-E1 has the same sensor as the "Low Light King" (a7Siii). However, I've done numerous tests at various exposures, and the results are that the a7iv's noise performance is just better. Also, the image quality, namely sharpness is also much better on the a7iv. That being said, the ZV-e1 is an awesome video camera, and I do not regret buying it, not even a little bit. It dominates the a7iv in many ways, most of which you talked about in this video. My only criticism of your comparison is that you had a lot of settings on auto, and PP Off. IMO, that falls way short of telling the whole story. But that's just my opinion. For me, I'm keeping both.
It's interesting looking back at this video... I shoot everything in log, so I'm surprised I said I used No Picture Profiles. Maybe I didn't. Yeah either way a lot of the tests I do are more so for beginners who get the cameras and don't really know how to use them. I think Pro's could make either of these cameras dance, but people with less understanding about lighting, exposure, metering, etc... I think perhaps the zv-e1 would be more forgiving in harder circumstances.
Both great though! I just picked up a zv-e10 as a b-cam and while it's fine, I sure wish I could have kept the A7iv instead!
Hard choice!
I got Sony a7 IV and now I'm looking for the second angle camera (one front and one top to shoot the table for unboxing and review videos). What do you recommend - buy this one or another Sony a7 IV?
I'm choosing between them because Sony Monitor & Control app supports only these two models.
To be totally honest, I would rather have two of the exact same cameras. I personally prefer the ZVE1 As a straight up video camera but the a7iv is definitely good enough... The lenses make a bigger difference at this point. It might be a bit overkill but having the same camera is huge. I was rocking this ZVE 1 and the ZVE 10 and they both have different menus and it was just a nightmare. Hope that helps!
@@thesahdstudio Agree. They have the same menu, though :)
@AlexanderShelestov It's more of the body and remembering the buttons. When you're working the camera from the front it's tricky since they have different buttons and it's important in my opinion to be able to work the camera practically with your eyes closed. Imho!
@@thesahdstudio Agree again! But the second camera will be moved permanently 1.5 meters above my head, and I hope I will never touch it again once it's set :)
@AlexanderShelestov haha. I really love the Zve1 one but I've fallen a little bit out of love lately with it due to the overheating. My little studio is pretty cool in there but if I shoot in 60 FPS which I love to do anything over 20 minutes You're risking overheating. 4k30 and 24 are better but still will get there around 30 mins.
Interestingly, I noticed the shot with just ambient light the a7 had more detail in your face
Yeah the extra megapixel will offer more detail that's true. I ultimately chose light over detail, but a LOT of people use the A7IV and have massive channels. It's really good!
Hi great video, I have just ordered the ZVE1. Can you tell me what your video quality settings are for color and sharpness? or did you leave everything on auto? :-)
Thanks! Ohhh, exciting! You'll love it. What lens are you going to rock on it?
I usually just shoot 30 fps at f1.5 1/60 shutter speed in s-log 3 and do all my tweaks in post with Resolve Studio. What editing software will you be using?
@@thesahdstudio ah okay great i use davinci too, Which video can you recommend for very good slog3 color grading - but in short steps if you want it to be very good very quickly:)
@neveoney7865 do you mean a video tutorial on how to grade slog3? I do not know my friend! Perhaps I'll have to make one soon.
Sorry my friend, I don't know the answer! It's been a long time since I've had to do this so I'm not really sure where the best place to start is for you. @@neveoney7865
I felt the sharpness was good on the zve1 thanks for the comparison zve1 it is ❤❤
The ZV-E1 is still amazing but it does overheat! IF you shoot in 4k60fps like I do, anything over 20-25 minutes it will shut down on you which can be very annoying. I love this thing but dam it frustrates me every once in awhile. You can get the fan which helps but... it's another thing you'd have to charge etc.
@@thesahdstudio damn it i am confused again. 😝
Amazing stuff.
What gear did u use to shoot ur current video?
Tell us about lens and lights and camera
You bet. I usually try to in the video or description at least but sometimes perhaps I forget. I have traded my way up to using the Sony 24mm G-Master f1.4. Not the cheapest lens but jeez it lets in so much light I can't go back to anything else. I use a Godox SL-60 which isn't anything special... I shoot at 5600k and have a 36" softbox with the crate on it to soften the light. I have a Neweer 660 as my hair light and use Govee lighting as my accent lights. I am also using a Deity D3 Pro which sounds great but you have to turn it off and on EVERY time. Annoying! Let me know if you have any further questions!
@@thesahdstudio very helpful cheers
Awesome video! You really helped me with my current situation (Your intro). God bless you sir!
Glad you found the video, so glad I could help! Appreciate the comment 👊
Good Comparison. Thank you. ZV-E1, in my opinion, is always the right balanced pick for videography. I'm not too fond of sharp video images, because, in the real world, our analog eyes visualize things around us in a smoother, buttery, and blurrier way for our brain to process data faster. 12MP is indeed the right choice for 4k video. Paying the extra bucks for A7IV or any high-end cameras for higher resolution doesn't make sense for videography (Photography is a different game, altogether); more data for our brain, the more processing power our brain needs. Sony's marketing team is trying to project this camera as a vloggers camera just to protect the higher-end video lines. In reality, this camera is pretty good even beyond documentaries and movie productions. Movies just need good cinematography, direction and story-line; here the higher pixels/resolutions doesnt matter. Overheating, is of course 1 downside why the prices are kept in check. It can definitely be fixed, if sony really wants to via firmware updates (I'm a thermal engineer, btw).
I feel like I'm on the right path as far as using the right gear and comments like yours reinforce that thought. Thank you for taking the time to write your comment... and I agree with you. Luckily I haven't had any issues with overheating though the camera does get quite warm when I do lots of b-roll clips.
Do you realize that for most of the shots, the exposure are not even matching...
Yeah I mean that was the point of the video right... to showcase the difference in quality between the different megapixel sensors with every setting the same.
you can resolve the a7iv chaking issue by making the shutter speed higher
Sorry it's the morning and maybe my brain isn't working... I'm not sure what you mean. Chaking? Not sure if you're trying to say shaking or something else!
I think for Talking head videos the A7IV should have a slight Dynamic Range advantage as it has 1/3 more DR in SLOG3. I was hoping to see a SLOG3 comparison on your video
Yeah I was a little limited by my knowledge at the time... I had a bit of a time crunches I couldn't really afford to keep both cameras for too long. But yeah I think the Sony a7iv is just fine for talking heads for most people. It's a very beloved camera for a good reason!
Great video! This allowed me to make my decision. Sony zv-e1
Nice! Yeah I still love mine. The quality for the price is just fantastic as long as you have the right expectations. It's not great for shooting long form content unless you by a fan and shoot in lower frame rates etc. But I do a lot of 4K60 and it's fine for shorter shots.
Thanks for the video brother, great video
Thanks for the comment my friend. Really appreciate it! 👊
nice review👍🏻～
Thanks for watching! 👊
clear image zoom retains far more detail than zooming in post
Good call 👊 I would say the downside is you need to be within reach or behind the camera to use it effectively, whereas at least in post you can do whatever you want.
I sold my a7iv and got the zv-e1, so happy with my decision! This video helped confirm that for me 😊
Oh good, I'm so glad! I didn't expect it to steal the show so much from the a7iv but it really has. No regrets on the purchase. I think I'm going to sell my a7iv soon since I don't really use it anymore! What lens are you rocking as your main?
@@thesahdstudio I use the Sony 20mm 1.8 for on the go vlogging and love it but would also like something a little wider and lighter. I'm considering adding the 16-35mm PZ to my bag for something wider with a zoom option, but sad that it's an f4. The Tamron 17-28 seems nice with 2.8 but also larger/heavier than my 20mm.
@@MollyFitzBrown Yeah f4 :( lol. Pretty hard to go from f.1.8 to 4 but maybe that's just the amateur in me who can't get enough bokeh. I have the Tamron and it's ok. I have talked about it quite a bit on my channel. The lack of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) starts to show once you compare it to Sony lenses... you can sort of make up for it with the Dynamic Active stabe but... yeah the Sony 16-35 OSS with Dynamic turned on would just look so slick.
@@thesahdstudio right, f4 feels like such a compromise… but I have seen some great reviews on it. Great with the Dynamic Stabe and it’s so crisp! But f4… My dream lens would be a 16mm (even 18mm) f2.8 pancake lens from Sony! I might hold out a little longer haha
i did the exact same thing, only thing i wish it had was a front dial
How come the ZVE1 looks sharper on your face? It doesnt suppose to have 12mp?
Well I think that's why I was surprised too because I realized 12 megapixel is still extremely sharp. It's not as great as bigger megapixel cameras because you can't punch in as much but when you frame it right it's still plenty!
The shutter speed has to be higher in Dynamic Active for it to be even more stable. If shutter speed is twice that of normal than stab is better.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing. I didn't really notice since I had so many other things going on but I will dive further into that soon. 👊
I’ve been researching and researching since ZVE1 came out to determine whether it was worthwhile upgrading from my Nikon Z30 (which is the best camera for the money).
They just dropped the price of ZVE1 by £420 in the U.K. (indicating overpriced) but you are basically getting a £3500 camera sensor in a body for half the price.
Your video is excellent- can’t believe how much better on video the ZVE1 is - the bit where you walk out of the house and the colour/ white balance. It also takes excellent photos although the A7iv is undoubtedly the winner on photos.
My attitude is very similar to yours- I do RUclips and put my photos on Facebook etc.
Great review. My ZVE1 and 24mm F2.8 come tomorrow 👍
Keep up the good work on the channel and great hair👨🦲’brother’ .
Thank you for the positive comment. It is appreciated. I am still in the honeymoon phase with this camera and after putting together this video I am happier with it than I thought I would be! I would say this is an absolutely worthy upgrade and if you can afford it you should get it. Everyone recommends the 20mm f1.8 which I know is a great little lens... but I splurged on the 24mm f1.4 and have no regrets :) And like you said, I'm sure it still takes great photos.... maybe not for birding, but for the family or pup, or even just walking around it'll be just great.
Thats a kind interesting vid❤
Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it 👊
Are you still considering this zve1 over the new announced 7cii ?
Great question and the answer I am still confident in my choice of buying the zv-e1. I was waiting for the Ac7ii but once I realized exactly how I was going to use the camera it wasn't even a contest. I'm working on that video and will release it tomorrow in case you're curious!
really nice video
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it 👊
Thank you for this Video ❤🎉
Oh I'm so glad you found it! 👊
You camera shopping!? :)
@@thesahdstudio Yes! Im trying to upgrade from Action Camera to Prof Camera for a better quality video/images ❤️
Great video👌
Plz make a comparison between fx30 vs zve1
That'd be fun! If I can get my hands on one, I will! 👊
Thanks sir
Actually i am thinking to buy a camera for youtube,reels and also for family photoshoot sometime,Im confused which camera should i buy..mostly purpose is videos
@@SandeepSonii Well right now I just bought the ZV-E1 and it's incredible. There isn't anything that touches it for the money. If you want the best (for an amateur) get that with the 20mm f1.8 or 24mm f1.4 like I have. If it's too much, any of the Sony full-frame stuff will do just fine! I am team full-frame so if you want someone to convince you to get an aps-c you need to go somewhere else lol!
@@thesahdstudio Thanks for you precious suggestions.
Can i vlog with 20mm?
You mean zv-e1 is winner in low light? Dynamic range is better than aiv?
Yes. Big time winner and low light based on my experience. I can't talk about the overall dynamic range... I don't really know how much the resolution impacts that in extreme conditions. But has someone who primarily shoots indoors if not a lot of light the Zv-e1 one is far superior for my needs.
Excellent ! I'm thinking.... Keep both.. : )
Right?! I mean they're both so good... hehe. Buut if you sell one then you can buy other goodies / lenses / gear.
Now that I have both and have tested them a bit; a7iv in 1/25 even at f2.8 and iso5000 will work in nightime shots on slog3 if you shoot on 24-25fps 1/25 is ok and you dont really need to do 180rule, in fact to me 1/25 in nighttime looks better, more fluid. Zve1 on the other hand at same settings has more noise because its 2nd base iso is 12800 not 3200 as in a7iv.
Also a7iv has sharper image
Zve1 has insane 1080p
Its pros and cons and you cant miss with either of those cameras
Yeah that was my takeaway too. I was just using the camera mostly out of the box without really getting into the deep settings like you are talking about with the dual base iso etc.
But you could definitely grow your RUclips channel as big as you want if you slightly know what you're doing with either of these cameras, with good lights, and a decent lens.
Please do more photo comparison !!! I haven't seen a video providing a direct comparison for ZVE1 vs A7IV on the same lens , setting and same object/subject being shot.
Would be good to provide zoom-in / resolution comparisons too please!!
Haha, unfortunately I don't have the A7IV anymore. And I'm a video guy! Photos aren't really my thing right now but in the future I will keep this in mind 👊 I do enjoy photography, I just don't know as much about it as I do video for now. Are you considering the A7IV or ZV-E1? What camera do you have now?
My purchase of A7iv was declined by the store.... So Im again in the abyss, between the two, since the promo isnt there anymore. But, with this video, im going more and more to the zv-e1 side of the force 😂
Hahaha, I thought you might! To be honest I wasn't sure myself until I did this video. It sure is incredible for handheld. My ONLY reservation recommending it for you would be if you are doing a wedding in the heat and shooting for long times... a lot of people says it overheats. But dam it looks good eh?!
@@thesahdstudio soooooo gooooood! I'm gona cry when I see my videos with this image quality!! For the weddings I don't worry because, when I get a wedding to film, I'm usually with teammates and they have FX30 or A7S3, so, they can assume the long term format and I go with burst gimbal shots.
If you have the chance you can test the Panasonic S5 II or the S5 IIx. My Canon R6 and Sony A7 IV are basically collecting dust now 😅
It's that good eh!? Wow. I've seen a few people talking about and gushing over it. I would love to. I recently moved to a smaller town (not THAT small), I wonder if I could rent it. The autofocus is finally decent?
p.s sell your old gear while you can for top $$$ lol
@@thesahdstudio V-Log is really good but what I love from the S5 IIx is the exposure tools (vectorscope, waveform, luminance spot meter... ) the easy way to set the white balance, shutter angle, open gate recording, hdd recording, anamorphic support... They went all the way to maximize the features available in that camera while keeping the price low.
@@thesahdstudio and the autofocus is good enough for me. I've heard that it might get crazy when using human/eye detection and there is more than one face in frame but I didn't experience it myself yet. For me the biggest con of this camera is that it can generate moire in some situations because the lack of low pass filter.
I don't think I'd sell my other cameras, though. It's just a hobby for me and I enjoy playing around with different gear 😅
@@RamonLinares Amazing. Yeah everything I've seen or read about it looks just fantastic. I wonder if it is enough to get people to convert or if it will take a number of cameras this good... how is the lens selection?
@@RamonLinares how is the low light performance compared to the other cameras? Have you had a chance to compare that at all?
I like to shoot stills, and I get that when I started shooting in 1972. Pentax, Canon, Nikon were all great cameras. Got lots of great pictures from my travels in the U.S. Air Force. Now I still like to shoot stills. Videos are OK, but have little use for them, mostly for gags. But I am serious by stills. And that is where my A7R3 is my choice of big camera. Shortly the A7R4 came out, drats. But the camera that really change for me is the a6700. And that was the reason I sold my A74. Yes, bye, bye A74. It was good, but it was not great. The a6700 is so much better even with the smaller sensor. I also have a ZV-E10 to fool around with, great for chasing my grandson around the house. So I can see for video use, the ZV-E1 is the only choice in the FF body. The examples showed the 11mp sensor looked sharper and clearer than the A74. Looking at your daughter's eyes, it was clear the E1 was on target, the eyes were absolutely sharp. Not so on the A74. That AI chip really makes a difference.
So what else was it about the a6700 that you fell in love with over the a74 and even your A7R3... is it the size? Because those other two are very capable stills cameras, so I'm curious if the size was the real factor (and maybe some of the new tech?). I guess you already had some glass for it since you also have the zv-e10.
It sounds like you've been in the camera world for a long time... why and when did you switch to Sony, and what did you have before? A loaded question I know, but I love talking this stuff!
Jeepers talk about comparing Apples to Apples. 🤣 ZV-E1 definitely wins by a nose.
Haha right? Welllll I don't know about a NOSE... did you see the stabilization test?? And the rolling shutter???
@@thesahdstudio I trust you were doing it all right and correct. I have honestly never noticed the rolling shutter like that so will play around my self.
Hi! Did you use any nd filters shootings this video? Thanks!
I did not use any filters. And to be honest I have very little experience using filters... I feel like that's something I'd love to get into one day, but since I do most of my shooting indoors at the moment I haven't had the need.
Do you use them?
@@thesahdstudio I find them to affect image quality signifacantly so i rather wait for conditions to shoot then shooting with filters. Thanks for your response!
Playing devils avocate what sony camera do you bring to vacation minus your phone?
Fun question! Do you mean between the 2 cameras in this video? Tough call. To be honest, probably (and always :) the zv-e1. Even when I take photos I never use the viewfinder... and I just love the extra low-light capabilities. With that being said... I would consider selling my a7iv to get the a7cii, I think that's just a fun, inspiring camera (love that silver design). What about you?
@@thesahdstudio looking to upgrade from a6000 , i like astro and Timelapse pics besides the vlog and photos from vacation. What do you recommend?
@@ramblr5900 to be honest my man, I don't have experience with astro at all. If you already have a lineup of aps-c lenses I could see you wanting to stay in that ecosystem... but since you threw vlogging and traveling, it's hard to suggest anything other than new new a7cii coming out.
@@thesahdstudio thanks I have ever travel with that a7 iv with you before? Does the extra weight/size matter for travel?
@@ramblr5900 to be honest, I haven't. It's so big with my lenses I don't want to take it with me 🤣
I dunno man...think you are kinda reaching. These sensors are almost identical.
I think 12 megapixel vs 33 megapixel is a pretty insane difference and worth talking about! But yeah no worries if you don't agree. Appreciate you watching.
@@thesahdstudio Yeah not to say there isnt a difference between the pixel count, but the color science is nearly identical IMO
@@OmniVisionElite I also have a number of different screens around the house from old LED's to newer OLED ones and I gotta say, the colors look really different on each one.
It's simple, are you a video shooter? ZV-E1 is better for you. Hybrid shooter photo/video? a7iv is better for you. Do some paid jobs and then get the Sony a7rv, best hybrid camera out there right now. Good video!
Thanks! I think the problem was for me when I started is (and why I create these videos) I didn't know WHAT I was yet, you know? A lot of people out there are kind of dipping their toes in the RUclips world but they sort of want something capable in case that doesn't pan out... but yeah, your advice is solid advice and I usually echo that in my videos.
Its that sensor!
It's so bonkers in the low light. I hate using anything else lol!
Hi buddy, the ZV-E1 sure is a nice camera, it's going to replace my ZV-E10 for video but I'll keep the A74 too. For video but also photography, the A74 can't be beat for the price, but the ZV-E1 does have a nice grain to it, like A7S3, they do have their own look, maybe it's the bigger pixels.
My first test was that studio shot where I thought the zv-e1 was better, I was like Nice! Then I did the upstairs stuff with the kiddos and thought the a7iv was actually pretty dam good.... but once I started moving around with the camera did I truly notice the difference. Like you said, for photography and just as a general Hybrid camera the Sony a7iv is hard to beat given the ecosystem. When are you going to pick up the zv-e1?
@@thesahdstudio Haha, no rush, when I have time to pick it up in Macao, which depends on uncontrollable things
Awesome camra
Right? It's super sick! Can't wait to start using it more and playing around with it. Sony is just rocking right now.
Super super ❤
Thanks for the comment 👊🫶
Let's go!
Aw yeah!😂👊
Guy: I want a sensor with less pixels to have better colour results. Same Guy: *Sets white balance to auto*
Lol. Well I can easily change that in post. I know a lot of people just click record out of the box so in a way was trying to emulate that. Not the most scientific tests but I think the results are still fair. White balance doesn't affect exposure which was the real goal.
It makes no sense use auto settings when comparing two cameras images because the result will be random. Its not necessarily the case that you reveil any special characteristics by that because the results will differ.
@@videoout1849 How do you mean random? I had the shutter speed, ISO and aperture set. I adjusted the white balance in post since that doesn't matter to the exposure, so I'm not sure what you think is so random about it.