I could simpilfy this since I just finished a massive obsession of my own. Sony has a lot of overlap in their models. For budget seekers that still like quality, The ZV series of cameras will get you great video, some photos, the a6700 is the best budget hybrid for more photos. Most people don't need better than that. If you only care about photos I'd say the A7iii is still pretty solid, but for more demanding photography the a6700 is faster and better autofocus, but you give up the larger sensor, not that that is bad. The a7iv is the best bang for buck when you stay in Sony land. The R6ii from canon might be more friendly to non-photographers. If you want compact then again the ZV cameras are good and will take a still, but the a6xxx cameras will take more photos faster. If you are looking at greater than $1700, the A7RV will give you the highest resolution and unlike the ZV-E1 will be good for low light photos. ZV-E1 will do low light video. This is because the noise is smaller and easier to reduce in post. If you don't want to worry about processing I'd point you to the Fuji XT5 or similar. Sony is great but does add complexity that many people like but some people might not. Then if you're really going to shoot video I'd say the FX30 is great for everyone, the FX3 is overpriced and the FX6 is a good deal. The FX6 is however very common in the rental world so maybe you get yourself a smaller camera like the FX30 and then rent the FX6. For faster action photos the A7IV does well, but the a6700 will be better at rolling shutter, an effect that warbles a fast moving image. If you want to do a little bit of everything the Canon R5mkii really does a great job of taking what sony broke the glass ceiling with and made it extra reliable. If you like the small size of the zv cameras but want even smaller and just for photos I'd actually recommend the Leica D-Lux 8 since it's just the right amount of camera that fits in a pocket. If you want to just dump cash into awesomeness I'd get the combination of the A9III and the A7RV plus the ZV-E1 and then the 24-105 OSS, the 70-200 GM OSS II and two Sigma or GM primes you like. If you are like me and totally lost, wait with me for the A1ii, the A7V, the next FX camera and watch closely the point and shoot/ compact market before the holidays.
Im now still choosing between a6600 or a7c, the price difference is $844 and $1170 in my country, photo to video ratio for me is 70:30, im not professional, use it for holiday or family photo only, what do you recommend for that situation?
Wow, this is the single most informative comment I have seen on TH-cam. You are right. It looks like the A1ii is being released later this week. With your experience or knowledge, what’s your opinion on purchasing one of these cameras used? I really would not like to overspend on a camera just because I am the first owner, but I would also not like to spend double that buying a second camera since I bought a broke used one. I’ve seen pretty insane deals on mercari, but I have never used the site before. Mpb and eBay are more reputable, but I would also be paying for that reputation. What are your thoughts?
Your point around 23:00 about wanting manufacturers to just cram everything in is actually something I REALLY agree with. They're already spent the time and resources building out these features (especially ones that are mostly software). It makes sense they go in the expensive cameras first, but now they have it, and it costs comparatively little to continue adding to their cheaper models as they get refreshed, which is only good for everyone
I get your point as well and from a consumer perspective, that makes a lot of sense. From the companies side I think it is a bit different, because they need to make their top line camera stand out, so that people buy them. Tech will trickle down, but only over time. I am however also a consumer and of course want all of the features now, for price that is as small as possible
Been using 2 a6700s to live stream for the past nine months. I’m sure there’s better out there but quality and the price are incredible. We live stream at 1080 60 FPS to TH-cam every week. I was just glad to see that you acknowledged the a6700. Makes me feel confident in the purchase. Also thanks for the video. Very informative. Makes me consider getting into full frame eventually.
Got three ZVE10s for like $500 each. Then picked up some full frame FE 1.8 lenses for podcasts. Then when I upgraded to FX3, the lenses will be great starter lenses
31:35 a9iii is $5,999.99 Also because of it's global shutter it also looks more cinematic with camera shake or strobing lights (Matti Haapoja covered this). Great video, I didn't realize how much they have in their lineup since I don't keep up with it
As a real estate photographer, I use an a7r3 for photos and a ZV-E1 for video. Yes it’s a hassle to have two bodies, but the ZV-E1 is a beast. It’s got the capabilities of an a7siii but for over 1k less. The only problem I’ve encountered was overheating from shooting at 4k 60fps. Granted it was nearly 100° out so that didn’t help. But that’s the only issue I’ve had with it so far and that was only one time. It’s a great camera.
Very useful chart! I've already come back to this a couple times as reference to help select the right camera for my wife so we can shoot photos together 😃
to see the A7CR in the "point and shoot" category hurts my brain. Those camera are not point and shoot camera, they are full frame ILC in a smaller package, that's not the same thing. Point and shoot camera have traditionally been camera that you have in your pocket / bag / purse which are wasy to use, are cheap and have a fixed lens, and last but not least, a flash. By that definition, the only point and shoot camera Sony makes is the RX100VII. The ZV1 and ZV1F could be considered that, but they lack the flash, and point and shoot cameras are dinstinctively acamera made for stills first, and the ZV line is video first. So the ZV1, ZV1ii and ZV1F are all compact video cameras. Also, why do you classify both the A7IV and A7RV as "hybrid photo" but the A7CII and A7CR which are basically the same cameras in a smaller package are "point and shoot video" and "point and shoot photo"? Also if the A7CII/R are in the "point and shoot category", why the A6700 isn't? It's an even smaller package than those two. Anyway, I won't write a book about your chart, but there is a lot wrong with it. So here goes one that I would consider correct : Sony has several types of camera bodies : the big pro video bodies, the lighter, cheaper and smaller but less featured video centric bodies, and then the hybrids, which take different forms. Starting with the point and shoot and compact camera, Sony has 3 : The ZV1F which is the cheapest, the ZV1ii which is a video focused rather premium compact, and the RX100VII which is a premium point and shoot made for travel photography. Let's continue with hybrid cameras. In the APS-C lineup, Sony still sells their previous generation A6x00 bodies, which qualify as the cheaper hybrid bodies : cameras that can do a bit of everything but don't have a clear and strong focus : A6100 (budget), A6400 (entry level), A6600 (mid range) and A6700 (higher end). Then, in the full frame line, we need to separate the "pro like" bodies with large grips, lots of buttons, dual card slots etc to the others. The A7IV (pro) and A7CII (compact) are the two "real hybrids" where there is as much focus on video as there is on stills. Then come the high resolution A7RV (pro) / A7CR (compact) which are specialized in stills but are really lacking in the video department (not because of the specs, but because the sensot is way too slow). The Video focused hybrid is teh A7SIII, and has a "pro" body with no compact equivalent (as of yet, in hybrid form) Then we have the sports / action camera hybrid in the form of the A9III (which is extremely fast, both for photo and video, at the cost of reduced image quality), and finally the flagship A1 which has both excellent video and uncompromised stills quality in the same camera. And that's about it for the hybrids. Then, we have the video line. I already talked about the ZV1F and ZV1ii but imho they deserve their own category. So basically you have : casual use :ZV-E10ii, which is the affordable entry level video body, then you have the ZV-E1 which is the higher end video centric body, both those cameras have a similar design and set of features, but the ZV-E1 costs more because of the larger sensor (identical to A7SIII), IBIS ect. pro use : FX30, which is a profesionnal version of the ZV-E10ii, and then the FX3, which is a profesionnal version of the ZV-E1. Both those cameras have the same body, same feature set, same tech but ony vary in the sensor used and price tag. Those camera are NOT HYBRIDS. They don't have mechanical shutters. They can take photos but they were never MEANT FOR THIS. That's why they're video centric and almost never used for photography unless there is no other option available. Each of those cameras have an hybrid equivalent that has all the features that a stills camera needs (A6700 for th ZV-E10ii / FX30, A7S3 for the FX3 and ZV-E1), including a viewfinder, mechanical shutter and not video centric button layout. You could also sort out those camera based on the sensor they use. Nice thing about Sony is that besides releasing a bazillion cameras each year, they have only a couple of sensors in their cameras and it's easy to sort them out this way : 1" 10MP BSI : ZV1F (video) 1" 20MP BSI stacked : RX100VII (photo), ZV1ii (video) APS-C 24MP FSI : A6100 (hybrid), A6400 (hybrid), A6600 (hybrid), ZV-E10 (video) APS-C 26MP BSI : A6700 (hybrid), ZV-E10ii (video), FX30 (video pro) Full Frame 33MP BSI : A7IV (hybrid pro), A7CII (hybrid compact) Full Frame 12MP BSI : A7SIII (hybrid pro), ZV-E1 (video), FX3 (pro video) Full frame 51MP BSI : A7RV (photo pro), A7CR (photo compact) Full Frame 24MP BSI Global Shutter : A9III (pro sports / action hybrid) Full Frame 50MP BSI Stacked : A1 (pro hybrid flagship)
Im now still choosing between a6600 or a7c, the price difference is $844 and $1170 in my country, photo to video ratio for me is 70:30, im not professional, use it for holiday or family photo only, what do you recommend for that situation?
This was such a great video... Specially for someone like me who is just starting to understand what to look for in my next camera. I hope you keep doing such guides for Fuji, Nikon, and Canon 🙏🏼
This is fantastic! Love the detail and the insights from Sony engineers you’ve spoken to. This has really helped to differentiate the models - it’s invaluable! 😊
I remember when I recommended that you watch Peter McKinnons video on speed ramping… not long after you got to meet him… that was so cool! Love to see how far you’ve come! Cheers 🥂
1st, Congratulation on the little one. Looks like you and John are loving being parents. ❤ Thanks for the video. We do look at these videos even after we make our purchases for validation. I feel good now!😁 Being a budget minded, photo centric amateur and liking the smaller form factors the A6700 is my main camera and the ZV-1 is my point & shoot. They are upgrades from my A6500 & RX100Va. Like many I also have some specialized cameras. Insta360 Go3S, Insta 360 X3 & DJI pocket 2. Each has its uses. Thanks again from a long time viewer.
I bought the a7cR for my professional work. I already got used to the EVF. Boy is just a monster of a camera. I love it in every way. Just make sure to buy a good Sd card. This as my photofirst camera goes really well with my a73. When I shoot video, I still use the a73,
What people need to understand is that «a feature» isn’t «one thing». Some features need almost no processing power, while another feature might need extra processing power. Even though the ZV-E1 is *cheaper* it came later than the A7S3, and it has *additional chips* that the A7S3 don’t have, since it came out before the ZV-E1. So a feature that can be easily added to a newer camera with more/newer chips can’t necessarily be added to an older camera that doesn’t have those new chips. And just because they added *some* new features to the A7S3 doesn’t mean mean they can add *whatever else* to the A7S3, since some features just need a little cpu power, while others, like luts, do real time image manipulation, which the A7S3 wasn’t built to do. A never camera will have other and never chips, some being more powerful than a more expensive older camera, and capable of doing more, even though it’s cheaper.
As someone who was thinking about the ZVE10, then eagerly waiting for the mark ii, seeing this video gives me a different perspective I'll definitely think about where I'm at and where my priorities lie a little more. Getting the FX30/6700 sensor in a cheaper tier sounded just awesome and could see longer use than the first zve10 because of that. But as you laid out there's a lot more to consider
I shoot on the Fuji XT5 but I shot on the A6700 yesterday and I’m sold. Selling my XT5. Buying an A6700. I shoot headshots and portraits. Gonna go A6700 with a few primes. It’s fabulous for the price!
Hey, great video!!! I have two of the old ZV-1 for walk and talks (seldom do any more) and two A7Siii for everything else. I've got to have a good EVF! The A7Siii spoiled me. I'd also like to see global shutter in the A7Siii update. That would be amazing. Congrats on the new addition to the family.
Resolution also helps you take a lens or two out of your bag. Rather than taking a zoom or a longer prime with you, the hi-res does let you get more reach via cropping in-body or in post, and you’re still left with more pixels than with most other cameras. An incredible advantage that people tend to overlook or not realize…lighten my kit and let me change lenses less often? Sign me up.
Great video! It’s been lovely!!! As a uni animation student I’ve been slowly growing my full-frame lens collection which I use with my aps-c 6100, but I hope to buy a full frame Sony camera once my finances allow it.
Thanks for this kind of video! As a ZV-E10 first gen owner, I honestly don't even see much to upgrade in with the Mark II because they started on a great foot with the original. If anything I've added a Nikon Z30 to replace my ZV-1 to have more variety with shooting, especially with Nikon's colors (and they have an adapter for E mount lens!). Honestly at this point, I'd be riding my APS-C cameras out until they no longer serve me and that point I'd transition to full frame. Whether it's something like an A7C or even a Lumix S9 since I'd still want something in a smaller body, or maybe options are even more vast by then. Finally curbing some of my G.A.S. 😂
Very cool! I like simple when it comes to making content lol. So, using a legit camera like the ones shown in the video can be very intimidating! However, you simplified the process very nicely! You should definitely make more vids like this! Like a beginners guide to using these types of cameras or something.
I gravitate towards the ZV line because they "just work" for quick TH-cam content creation. This video and chart was super helpful in keeping me from making bad financial choices..😬 thank you!
35:00 I like the idea of a 1" sensor video focused camera. 👍 I'd like to see Sony make ZV and FX cameras with a global shutter. Though I'm guessing they will keep that a premium thing for a few years. 😢 I would have thought removing the mechanical shutter from the ZV-E10ii would have made it cheaper but the opposite happened. 🤣
This is an amazing video Sara. Extremely detailed and very accurate. A perfect guide for anyone looking to get a camera. I've had the A7IV for the last two years and use it for client work & TH-cam videos. I've just purchased the ZV-E1 as my new main video camera. It records for around 50 mins continuously in a studio setting at 4K 30fps. I also got the Tilta cage and fan for $200 which solves the overheating issue and is $1500 cheaper than an FX3.... Side question what's you're wishlist for the FX3 II?
This video was incredibly helpful and the chart was amazingly informative. As someone looking to move into shooting Sony I’m still up in the air about whether to go the a6700 or go the more pricey a9 III for wildlife shots. Don’t know if I want to sink so much money in at the start. But this video definitely helped clarify the pros and cons of the models.
I don't use SONY in anything but... I got a ZV-1F to run as a POV camera for my sports photography videos and really enjoyed it but very limiting and clunky menu system. Back to a insta 360 or gopro for this academic year.
Happy 30th Birthday Sara. Welcome to the 30-year-young club its and elusive club that more an more people are joining these day and its and awesome club to be part of. I wish everyone the best of birthday's and also, I believe that no matter what age we turn in 2024 that everyone should celebrate it in any way that they can and do it the best that they want to with friends and family. It should be celebrated in an awesome way.
This video is GOLD!. Can we have a follow-up with the same chart, but including YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS for each quadrant but contemplating not just Sony but also a few others (Nikon, Canon, Fuji maybe?). I know it's a lot... but I can wait until Baby Girl is older for you to focus on such a video :) :P Thanks Sara!
I'm upgrading my kit from a Canon EOS M50 Mk. II (with a handful of lenses from both Canon and Sigma) to the Sony A7IV and a Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 lens (with a Sigma 56mm f/1.4 to be added in the future). The M50 was doing dual duty as my photo camera and my webcam, quick has been a bit of a pain to constantly take off and put back on its mount, even with the quick-release setup I have. So I'm looking for a decent webcam replacement that can double as an occasional point-and-shoot in a pinch. I think I'm going to settle on an OG ZV-E10 simply because of the price and the fact that it's an E-mount camera, which will help to integrate my entire kit. The chart is super helpful though! Now that I'm pretty much fully in the Sony E-mount system with an FX30 at work and an A7IV at home, I think I'll be referring back to this video fairly regularly.
I very much appreciate this video. I currently have a BMPCC4K and an EOS M with the ML firmware. I know my next camera is going to be a Sony. This was so so helpful!
Great video, and great helpful chart. You basically confirmed my choice of getting an a6700 in the APS-C lineup. Liked & subscribed. But one question: how can you talk non-stop like that? That should be a superhero skill 😂
thank you for this video It really helped me to get closer to what I want but I have to ask Im travelling around the world solo in my jeep I have my phone, a osmo pocket 3 , insta 360x3 and a dji mini 4 drone but I would like a camera to get some good zoom shots and video. Im new to interchangeable lenses but still little confused in which way to go? what would I go with? Sony A6700 or ZV-E1 or A 7 IV????? I still don't know!
"...some people get angry at Sony...why are you putting more professional features in these cheaper cameras but then the A7SII doesn't get it..." Is that a Kasey reference right there? LOL! This is a really great comparison video Sara!! Don't know if I'll ever be able to afford a Sony, but still a great reference to use in case! BTW, I have an X-T3 that is more than enough camera for me and it's been great. Thanks again for the info. Love seeing the baby shots. So beautiful!! Have a rockin' day!!!
Interesting chart. The last point about the Osmo Pocket competitor has me wondering about what options there are in that space, bc i truly see those everywhere, i think half of the travel channels i watch record on those cameras
I believe you should have the RX10 IV on there. I believe it to be the best value for most people. I'm a bit disappointed Sony does not update it because it starts to show its age but it is still a great camera to buy in 2024.
Hey Sara, quick question: The notes on your macbook is it being projected somewhere behind the camera as well? I'm impressed on how detailed you were on this video, and never see you looking at the mac screen.
Super helpful. Why hasn't Sony had such a great overview. One point is that for streamers, the USBC video is NOT as good as HDMI using a Camlink 4K. I have my ZVE10 on all day long via a Camlink.
I was attempting to wrap my head around all the sony cameras just this week! Been trying to figure out my next steps with purchasing. Thank you! Think I'll move on from my R6 and go A7RV! Love the full frame sigma options! Canon is pathetic for gatekeeping lens manufacturers...
Nice work Sara👌🏽 I do wonder though what would you recommend as top 3 camera and lens combination for a sit down video podcast, similar to most of your videos, for someone who’s currently just using an iPhone? Like good, better, best? This video reset my thoughts on what to buy as a first dedicated camera and I’m back to square one 😂 For reference from another video I decided on the Sony ZV-E10 or A6700 with a Sony E 15 mm F1.4 G | APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens (SEL15F14G) but I know nothing about them and the lens is more than the E10. 😂 I’m just sick of the amount of times my iPhone decided to stop recording and I didn’t know as I can’t see the screen 🙄
Video calls as a use case - Your regular reminder that your zoom calls probably don't go over 320p unless you have a paid account. Even with a paid account it probably won't go over 680p very often (and you have to raise a support ticket to get 720p or higher). Teams usually caps out below 600p. And the compression means that 10 bit colour will be neither here or there. If that's your main use case, save your money. Use your phone. Or buy a sony a5000 (modify the firmware for clean HDMI) or 5100 body, used sigma 16mm and well reviewed capture card. You'll pay less than half the cost of a zv e1, and can take the lens with you if you upgrade your body. You can also get interesting higher end webcams these days - I don't think they're a good value for me but they might be for other folks. Facecam mark 2 or Razer Kiyo pro (or pro ultra).
This was great and a lot of work. I will say the A93 is the best Hybrid camera actually, as the video features are much better than even the A1 ( except for the 8K of course). The A93 has zero rolling shutter of course, better autofocus, all the latest stabilization modes ( and better stabilization in general), beautiful image in all modes including 4k 120. Better screen image and design, and every non cinema line video feature Sony has released in its non FX cameras to date.
I can highly recommend the Sony A7RIII (42 megapixels) which is cheaper than the Sony A7IV (33 megapixels), I can also highly recommend the Sony A7RIVA and the Sony A7RV. Sony should make a high end "A7000" Camera with their 40 megapixels APSC sensor with sits in several Fuji cameras. The Sony A7CII and A7CR should be upgraded with larger EVF with higher resolution and magnification, also a joystick.
I still enjoy using the Panasonic DMC FZ70. As long as there is enough light the camera works fine for most situations. Trying to photograph an airplane flying three or so thousand feet in the air can work or can be frustrating. Also trying to photograph birds that are flying close by can sometimes be a challenge because it can be difficult to point the camera in the correct direction. Besides that my Panasonic camera works fairly well and is much cheaper.
This was super helpful for sure! I’m looking to switch to Sony soon so knowing what works for what is clutch! Thank you as always and soooo dope baby peach had her first camera camp! 🔥🔥🔥
I would love for Sony to add open gate as well as actually usable scopes or parade or anything to help with video. I can’t believe that they don’t have any of this already. Drives me crazy
A1 for me and I can just never go back to anything else. Doing dogs and action, I have a autofocus hit rate with the GM lenses like 98%. It's pretty amazing actually.
Hi Sara, really liked your video. I'm a hybrid shooter, 60/40 photo to video. I have a Sony A7C that's going strong and an A6000 as my secondary. I want to get a new primary camera as the 8-bit on the A7C ain't doing it. What do you recommend to buy at this precise moment with a $2500 (flexible) budget.
If you can wait for a little longer the new a7v probably coming in the next 6-12 months. Otherwise, I'd personally go for the a7c ii, coz it's such a perfect lil camera for travel. And some better features as well, surprisingly.
oh so much sadness. When I saw the price you listed the A9 III at I immediately paused the video and opened B&H fully ready to buy it asap. Unfortunately they don't have a 50% off sale on it though. 😭🤣
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That chart is actually extremely helpful and satisfying
Why qualify that statement with the worthless word “actually”?
You like Sony?
Please give me a camera 👉👈
I could simpilfy this since I just finished a massive obsession of my own. Sony has a lot of overlap in their models. For budget seekers that still like quality, The ZV series of cameras will get you great video, some photos, the a6700 is the best budget hybrid for more photos. Most people don't need better than that. If you only care about photos I'd say the A7iii is still pretty solid, but for more demanding photography the a6700 is faster and better autofocus, but you give up the larger sensor, not that that is bad. The a7iv is the best bang for buck when you stay in Sony land. The R6ii from canon might be more friendly to non-photographers. If you want compact then again the ZV cameras are good and will take a still, but the a6xxx cameras will take more photos faster. If you are looking at greater than $1700, the A7RV will give you the highest resolution and unlike the ZV-E1 will be good for low light photos. ZV-E1 will do low light video. This is because the noise is smaller and easier to reduce in post. If you don't want to worry about processing I'd point you to the Fuji XT5 or similar. Sony is great but does add complexity that many people like but some people might not. Then if you're really going to shoot video I'd say the FX30 is great for everyone, the FX3 is overpriced and the FX6 is a good deal. The FX6 is however very common in the rental world so maybe you get yourself a smaller camera like the FX30 and then rent the FX6. For faster action photos the A7IV does well, but the a6700 will be better at rolling shutter, an effect that warbles a fast moving image. If you want to do a little bit of everything the Canon R5mkii really does a great job of taking what sony broke the glass ceiling with and made it extra reliable. If you like the small size of the zv cameras but want even smaller and just for photos I'd actually recommend the Leica D-Lux 8 since it's just the right amount of camera that fits in a pocket. If you want to just dump cash into awesomeness I'd get the combination of the A9III and the A7RV plus the ZV-E1 and then the 24-105 OSS, the 70-200 GM OSS II and two Sigma or GM primes you like. If you are like me and totally lost, wait with me for the A1ii, the A7V, the next FX camera and watch closely the point and shoot/ compact market before the holidays.
Im now still choosing between a6600 or a7c, the price difference is $844 and $1170 in my country, photo to video ratio for me is 70:30, im not professional, use it for holiday or family photo only, what do you recommend for that situation?
Wow, this is the single most informative comment I have seen on TH-cam. You are right. It looks like the A1ii is being released later this week.
With your experience or knowledge, what’s your opinion on purchasing one of these cameras used? I really would not like to overspend on a camera just because I am the first owner, but I would also not like to spend double that buying a second camera since I bought a broke used one. I’ve seen pretty insane deals on mercari, but I have never used the site before. Mpb and eBay are more reputable, but I would also be paying for that reputation. What are your thoughts?
Your point around 23:00 about wanting manufacturers to just cram everything in is actually something I REALLY agree with. They're already spent the time and resources building out these features (especially ones that are mostly software). It makes sense they go in the expensive cameras first, but now they have it, and it costs comparatively little to continue adding to their cheaper models as they get refreshed, which is only good for everyone
I get your point as well and from a consumer perspective, that makes a lot of sense. From the companies side I think it is a bit different, because they need to make their top line camera stand out, so that people buy them. Tech will trickle down, but only over time. I am however also a consumer and of course want all of the features now, for price that is as small as possible
Been using 2 a6700s to live stream for the past nine months. I’m sure there’s better out there but quality and the price are incredible. We live stream at 1080 60 FPS to TH-cam every week. I was just glad to see that you acknowledged the a6700. Makes me feel confident in the purchase. Also thanks for the video. Very informative. Makes me consider getting into full frame eventually.
Anyone thinking of going for a Sony camera needs to watch this, fantastic 😎
Got three ZVE10s for like $500 each. Then picked up some full frame FE 1.8 lenses for podcasts. Then when I upgraded to FX3, the lenses will be great starter lenses
damn this was super useful!
wow ali was here
I don't think anyone does stuff like this better than you! Clear, thoughtful, practical, and compelling. Thank you!
Yoo, this was the most helpful video guide on Sony cameras I've ever seen. Well done! Thank you so much.
31:35 a9iii is $5,999.99
Also because of it's global shutter it also looks more cinematic with camera shake or strobing lights (Matti Haapoja covered this).
Great video, I didn't realize how much they have in their lineup since I don't keep up with it
As a real estate photographer, I use an a7r3 for photos and a ZV-E1 for video. Yes it’s a hassle to have two bodies, but the ZV-E1 is a beast. It’s got the capabilities of an a7siii but for over 1k less. The only problem I’ve encountered was overheating from shooting at 4k 60fps. Granted it was nearly 100° out so that didn’t help. But that’s the only issue I’ve had with it so far and that was only one time. It’s a great camera.
Very useful chart! I've already come back to this a couple times as reference to help select the right camera for my wife so we can shoot photos together 😃
to see the A7CR in the "point and shoot" category hurts my brain. Those camera are not point and shoot camera, they are full frame ILC in a smaller package, that's not the same thing. Point and shoot camera have traditionally been camera that you have in your pocket / bag / purse which are wasy to use, are cheap and have a fixed lens, and last but not least, a flash. By that definition, the only point and shoot camera Sony makes is the RX100VII.
The ZV1 and ZV1F could be considered that, but they lack the flash, and point and shoot cameras are dinstinctively acamera made for stills first, and the ZV line is video first. So the ZV1, ZV1ii and ZV1F are all compact video cameras.
Also, why do you classify both the A7IV and A7RV as "hybrid photo" but the A7CII and A7CR which are basically the same cameras in a smaller package are "point and shoot video" and "point and shoot photo"? Also if the A7CII/R are in the "point and shoot category", why the A6700 isn't? It's an even smaller package than those two.
Anyway, I won't write a book about your chart, but there is a lot wrong with it.
So here goes one that I would consider correct :
Sony has several types of camera bodies : the big pro video bodies, the lighter, cheaper and smaller but less featured video centric bodies, and then the hybrids, which take different forms.
Starting with the point and shoot and compact camera, Sony has 3 : The ZV1F which is the cheapest, the ZV1ii which is a video focused rather premium compact, and the RX100VII which is a premium point and shoot made for travel photography.
Let's continue with hybrid cameras.
In the APS-C lineup, Sony still sells their previous generation A6x00 bodies, which qualify as the cheaper hybrid bodies : cameras that can do a bit of everything but don't have a clear and strong focus : A6100 (budget), A6400 (entry level), A6600 (mid range) and A6700 (higher end).
Then, in the full frame line, we need to separate the "pro like" bodies with large grips, lots of buttons, dual card slots etc to the others.
The A7IV (pro) and A7CII (compact) are the two "real hybrids" where there is as much focus on video as there is on stills. Then come the high resolution A7RV (pro) / A7CR (compact) which are specialized in stills but are really lacking in the video department (not because of the specs, but because the sensot is way too slow).
The Video focused hybrid is teh A7SIII, and has a "pro" body with no compact equivalent (as of yet, in hybrid form)
Then we have the sports / action camera hybrid in the form of the A9III (which is extremely fast, both for photo and video, at the cost of reduced image quality), and finally the flagship A1 which has both excellent video and uncompromised stills quality in the same camera.
And that's about it for the hybrids.
Then, we have the video line. I already talked about the ZV1F and ZV1ii but imho they deserve their own category.
So basically you have :
casual use :ZV-E10ii, which is the affordable entry level video body, then you have the ZV-E1 which is the higher end video centric body, both those cameras have a similar design and set of features, but the ZV-E1 costs more because of the larger sensor (identical to A7SIII), IBIS ect.
pro use : FX30, which is a profesionnal version of the ZV-E10ii, and then the FX3, which is a profesionnal version of the ZV-E1. Both those cameras have the same body, same feature set, same tech but ony vary in the sensor used and price tag. Those camera are NOT HYBRIDS. They don't have mechanical shutters. They can take photos but they were never MEANT FOR THIS. That's why they're video centric and almost never used for photography unless there is no other option available. Each of those cameras have an hybrid equivalent that has all the features that a stills camera needs (A6700 for th ZV-E10ii / FX30, A7S3 for the FX3 and ZV-E1), including a viewfinder, mechanical shutter and not video centric button layout.
You could also sort out those camera based on the sensor they use. Nice thing about Sony is that besides releasing a bazillion cameras each year, they have only a couple of sensors in their cameras and it's easy to sort them out this way :
1" 10MP BSI : ZV1F (video)
1" 20MP BSI stacked : RX100VII (photo), ZV1ii (video)
APS-C 24MP FSI : A6100 (hybrid), A6400 (hybrid), A6600 (hybrid), ZV-E10 (video)
APS-C 26MP BSI : A6700 (hybrid), ZV-E10ii (video), FX30 (video pro)
Full Frame 33MP BSI : A7IV (hybrid pro), A7CII (hybrid compact)
Full Frame 12MP BSI : A7SIII (hybrid pro), ZV-E1 (video), FX3 (pro video)
Full frame 51MP BSI : A7RV (photo pro), A7CR (photo compact)
Full Frame 24MP BSI Global Shutter : A9III (pro sports / action hybrid)
Full Frame 50MP BSI Stacked : A1 (pro hybrid flagship)
Thanks for taking your time writing this mate. It really helps, was really looking forward to getting the A7CII as my first camera
Im now still choosing between a6600 or a7c, the price difference is $844 and $1170 in my country, photo to video ratio for me is 70:30, im not professional, use it for holiday or family photo only, what do you recommend for that situation?
@@thebinalz I'd go A7C for both photo and video to be honest.
The A6600 is worse in both aspects
Love the video I just don’t consider interchangeable lens cameras as point and shoots. Great to have you back! Hope the family is doing well.
I'd rate the a9iii as an overall hybrid camera instead of photo only. It's insane for both photo and video.
This was such a great video... Specially for someone like me who is just starting to understand what to look for in my next camera.
I hope you keep doing such guides for Fuji, Nikon, and Canon 🙏🏼
i love this video. thank you for putting in the work to summarize the different cameras sony offers!!!
This is fantastic! Love the detail and the insights from Sony engineers you’ve spoken to. This has really helped to differentiate the models - it’s invaluable! 😊
The A7IV is a great hybrid camera for the price!
I was thinking the same thing.
This is my camera, and I absolutely love it
I remember when I recommended that you watch Peter McKinnons video on speed ramping… not long after you got to meet him… that was so cool! Love to see how far you’ve come! Cheers 🥂
1st, Congratulation on the little one. Looks like you and John are loving being parents. ❤
Thanks for the video. We do look at these videos even after we make our purchases for validation. I feel good now!😁
Being a budget minded, photo centric amateur and liking the smaller form factors the A6700 is my main camera and the ZV-1 is my point & shoot. They are upgrades from my A6500 & RX100Va.
Like many I also have some specialized cameras. Insta360 Go3S, Insta 360 X3 & DJI pocket 2. Each has its uses.
Thanks again from a long time viewer.
I bought the a7cR for my professional work. I already got used to the EVF. Boy is just a monster of a camera. I love it in every way. Just make sure to buy a good Sd card. This as my photofirst camera goes really well with my a73. When I shoot video, I still use the a73,
What people need to understand is that «a feature» isn’t «one thing». Some features need almost no processing power, while another feature might need extra processing power. Even though the ZV-E1 is *cheaper* it came later than the A7S3, and it has *additional chips* that the A7S3 don’t have, since it came out before the ZV-E1. So a feature that can be easily added to a newer camera with more/newer chips can’t necessarily be added to an older camera that doesn’t have those new chips.
And just because they added *some* new features to the A7S3 doesn’t mean mean they can add *whatever else* to the A7S3, since some features just need a little cpu power, while others, like luts, do real time image manipulation, which the A7S3 wasn’t built to do.
A never camera will have other and never chips, some being more powerful than a more expensive older camera, and capable of doing more, even though it’s cheaper.
As someone who was thinking about the ZVE10, then eagerly waiting for the mark ii, seeing this video gives me a different perspective I'll definitely think about where I'm at and where my priorities lie a little more. Getting the FX30/6700 sensor in a cheaper tier sounded just awesome and could see longer use than the first zve10 because of that. But as you laid out there's a lot more to consider
I shoot on the Fuji XT5 but I shot on the A6700 yesterday and I’m sold. Selling my XT5. Buying an A6700. I shoot headshots and portraits. Gonna go A6700 with a few primes. It’s fabulous for the price!
Hey, great video!!! I have two of the old ZV-1 for walk and talks (seldom do any more) and two A7Siii for everything else. I've got to have a good EVF! The A7Siii spoiled me. I'd also like to see global shutter in the A7Siii update. That would be amazing. Congrats on the new addition to the family.
Thank you so much for all the hard work.
So helpful! Might get zve10ii soon
Resolution also helps you take a lens or two out of your bag. Rather than taking a zoom or a longer prime with you, the hi-res does let you get more reach via cropping in-body or in post, and you’re still left with more pixels than with most other cameras. An incredible advantage that people tend to overlook or not realize…lighten my kit and let me change lenses less often? Sign me up.
Great video! It’s been lovely!!! As a uni animation student I’ve been slowly growing my full-frame lens collection which I use with my aps-c 6100, but I hope to buy a full frame Sony camera once my finances allow it.
Baby Girl has grown a lot, so adorable she got to go to her first camera camp!
Product Showcase focus mode is something I'd like to see from the ZV series into the main pro cameras.
Thanks for this kind of video! As a ZV-E10 first gen owner, I honestly don't even see much to upgrade in with the Mark II because they started on a great foot with the original. If anything I've added a Nikon Z30 to replace my ZV-1 to have more variety with shooting, especially with Nikon's colors (and they have an adapter for E mount lens!). Honestly at this point, I'd be riding my APS-C cameras out until they no longer serve me and that point I'd transition to full frame. Whether it's something like an A7C or even a Lumix S9 since I'd still want something in a smaller body, or maybe options are even more vast by then. Finally curbing some of my G.A.S. 😂
Very cool! I like simple when it comes to making content lol. So, using a legit camera like the ones shown in the video can be very intimidating! However, you simplified the process very nicely! You should definitely make more vids like this! Like a beginners guide to using these types of cameras or something.
Currently in my mix: ZV-E1 for casual video/photo, A7r4 & A7r5 for serious work.
I gravitate towards the ZV line because they "just work" for quick TH-cam content creation. This video and chart was super helpful in keeping me from making bad financial choices..😬 thank you!
Love that dude! Didn't know you guys were married. Chart is super helpful. Loved how conversational, if that's a word, the video was.
This helped so much, because it’s so many Sony cameras. Thank you!
35:00 I like the idea of a 1" sensor video focused camera. 👍
I'd like to see Sony make ZV and FX cameras with a global shutter. Though I'm guessing they will keep that a premium thing for a few years. 😢
I would have thought removing the mechanical shutter from the ZV-E10ii would have made it cheaper but the opposite happened. 🤣
Adorable baby! I have A1 but still often use my A7R3, AF not as good, but still a great sensor and bargain price.
i bought a old A7i. Very Good Quality!
9:19 Mechanical Shutter solves the distortion only in photo mode, in video mode it always shoot with the eletronic shutter in any camera.
Great video. We need a new Sony RX 100VIII
Nice roundup of all Sonys camera round here now. Thanks
Switched to Sony after watching you years ago, still here for more Sony content 🙌🏼 why is their camera lineup so confusing though 😅
I’ve just ordered the FX30 and I’m super exited can’t wait to get it.
Where I live the FX30 is 1000€ more expansive then the e10M2
This is an amazing video Sara. Extremely detailed and very accurate. A perfect guide for anyone looking to get a camera. I've had the A7IV for the last two years and use it for client work & TH-cam videos. I've just purchased the ZV-E1 as my new main video camera. It records for around 50 mins continuously in a studio setting at 4K 30fps. I also got the Tilta cage and fan for $200 which solves the overheating issue and is $1500 cheaper than an FX3.... Side question what's you're wishlist for the FX3 II?
This video was incredibly helpful and the chart was amazingly informative.
As someone looking to move into shooting Sony I’m still up in the air about whether to go the a6700 or go the more pricey a9 III for wildlife shots. Don’t know if I want to sink so much money in at the start. But this video definitely helped clarify the pros and cons of the models.
I made it to 32 minutes!! So much info!
Talk about lenses next for these Sony pleaaaasssseeeeee
I don't use SONY in anything but... I got a ZV-1F to run as a POV camera for my sports photography videos and really enjoyed it but very limiting and clunky menu system. Back to a insta 360 or gopro for this academic year.
The table!!! Now it all makes sense 😊
Happy 30th Birthday Sara. Welcome to the 30-year-young club its and elusive club that more an more people are joining these day and its and awesome club to be part of. I wish everyone the best of birthday's and also, I believe that no matter what age we turn in 2024 that everyone should celebrate it in any way that they can and do it the best that they want to with friends and family. It should be celebrated in an awesome way.
The small sensor as u call it, is a 1 inch sensor for those specific Sony point and shoot cameras like the zv1.
This video is GOLD!.
Can we have a follow-up with the same chart, but including YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS for each quadrant but contemplating not just Sony but also a few others (Nikon, Canon, Fuji maybe?). I know it's a lot... but I can wait until Baby Girl is older for you to focus on such a video :) :P
Thanks Sara!
Ooh a long form video! Glad to see you posting more congrats on the baby!
I'm upgrading my kit from a Canon EOS M50 Mk. II (with a handful of lenses from both Canon and Sigma) to the Sony A7IV and a Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 lens (with a Sigma 56mm f/1.4 to be added in the future). The M50 was doing dual duty as my photo camera and my webcam, quick has been a bit of a pain to constantly take off and put back on its mount, even with the quick-release setup I have. So I'm looking for a decent webcam replacement that can double as an occasional point-and-shoot in a pinch. I think I'm going to settle on an OG ZV-E10 simply because of the price and the fact that it's an E-mount camera, which will help to integrate my entire kit. The chart is super helpful though! Now that I'm pretty much fully in the Sony E-mount system with an FX30 at work and an A7IV at home, I think I'll be referring back to this video fairly regularly.
I love the B-Roll with baby Peach 😂❤❤❤😊
I love this video how it’s so in-depth
I very much appreciate this video. I currently have a BMPCC4K and an EOS M with the ML firmware. I know my next camera is going to be a Sony. This was so so helpful!
ZV-E1 is my goat :-) Nice video.
Great video, and great helpful chart. You basically confirmed my choice of getting an a6700 in the APS-C lineup. Liked & subscribed. But one question: how can you talk non-stop like that? That should be a superhero skill 😂
thank you for this video
It really helped me to get closer to what I want but I have to ask
Im travelling around the world solo in my jeep
I have my phone, a osmo pocket 3 , insta 360x3 and a dji mini 4 drone but I would like a camera to get some good zoom shots and video.
Im new to interchangeable lenses but still little confused in which way to go?
what would I go with?
Sony A6700 or ZV-E1 or A 7 IV?????
I still don't know!
"...some people get angry at Sony...why are you putting more professional features in these cheaper cameras but then the A7SII doesn't get it..." Is that a Kasey reference right there? LOL! This is a really great comparison video Sara!! Don't know if I'll ever be able to afford a Sony, but still a great reference to use in case! BTW, I have an X-T3 that is more than enough camera for me and it's been great. Thanks again for the info. Love seeing the baby shots. So beautiful!! Have a rockin' day!!!
Interesting chart. The last point about the Osmo Pocket competitor has me wondering about what options there are in that space, bc i truly see those everywhere, i think half of the travel channels i watch record on those cameras
I believe you should have the RX10 IV on there. I believe it to be the best value for most people. I'm a bit disappointed Sony does not update it because it starts to show its age but it is still a great camera to buy in 2024.
just got the a1 with fe 1.4/35 hypeeeeh!
Thanks for helping us out. All your research was helpful.
Hey Sara, quick question: The notes on your macbook is it being projected somewhere behind the camera as well? I'm impressed on how detailed you were on this video, and never see you looking at the mac screen.
Great video! I’m not going to buy new camera. I just like watching your videos.
Super helpful. Why hasn't Sony had such a great overview. One point is that for streamers, the USBC video is NOT as good as HDMI using a Camlink 4K. I have my ZVE10 on all day long via a Camlink.
I was attempting to wrap my head around all the sony cameras just this week! Been trying to figure out my next steps with purchasing. Thank you! Think I'll move on from my R6 and go A7RV! Love the full frame sigma options! Canon is pathetic for gatekeeping lens manufacturers...
Nice work Sara👌🏽 I do wonder though what would you recommend as top 3 camera and lens combination for a sit down video podcast, similar to most of your videos, for someone who’s currently just using an iPhone?
Like good, better, best?
This video reset my thoughts on what to buy as a first dedicated camera and I’m back to square one 😂
For reference from another video I decided on the Sony ZV-E10 or A6700 with a Sony E 15 mm F1.4 G | APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens (SEL15F14G) but I know nothing about them and the lens is more than the E10. 😂
I’m just sick of the amount of times my iPhone decided to stop recording and I didn’t know as I can’t see the screen 🙄
it really did help!! 👍👍
Great analysis
Wow, great analysis and summary of the Sony range.
Finally! You are back! We missed u! ✌️😁❤️
very much so
Video calls as a use case - Your regular reminder that your zoom calls probably don't go over 320p unless you have a paid account. Even with a paid account it probably won't go over 680p very often (and you have to raise a support ticket to get 720p or higher). Teams usually caps out below 600p. And the compression means that 10 bit colour will be neither here or there.
If that's your main use case, save your money. Use your phone. Or buy a sony a5000 (modify the firmware for clean HDMI) or 5100 body, used sigma 16mm and well reviewed capture card. You'll pay less than half the cost of a zv e1, and can take the lens with you if you upgrade your body.
You can also get interesting higher end webcams these days - I don't think they're a good value for me but they might be for other folks. Facecam mark 2 or Razer Kiyo pro (or pro ultra).
LOl. I think I’m dizzy after watching this. But, excellent summary!
Amazing sister, thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for you work! I don’t get it, you saying that for point and shoot video A7c II is better then zv-e1? I got it right?
This was great and a lot of work. I will say the A93 is the best Hybrid camera actually, as the video features are much better than even the A1 ( except for the 8K of course). The A93 has zero rolling shutter of course, better autofocus, all the latest stabilization modes ( and better stabilization in general), beautiful image in all modes including 4k 120. Better screen image and design, and every non cinema line video feature Sony has released in its non FX cameras to date.
Depends if you like to crop in your photos. I do, so that's a no-go. Also it's $6k so yeah.
@@megamastah For sure. Its expensive!. And its not for those that crop like with birds or wildlife.
Such an excellent overview. Appreciate the video.
I can highly recommend the Sony A7RIII (42 megapixels) which is cheaper than the Sony A7IV (33 megapixels), I can also highly recommend the Sony A7RIVA and the Sony A7RV. Sony should make a high end "A7000" Camera with their 40 megapixels APSC sensor with sits in several Fuji cameras. The Sony A7CII and A7CR should be upgraded with larger EVF with higher resolution and magnification, also a joystick.
What about the A7 III? Is it still a good camera for shooting portraits/weddings in 2024?
I would still buy A7S III in 2024 as well as 4 years ago. It is beyond any discussions.
I still enjoy using the Panasonic DMC FZ70. As long as there is enough light the camera works fine for most situations. Trying to photograph an airplane flying three or so thousand feet in the air can work or can be frustrating. Also trying to photograph birds that are flying close by can sometimes be a challenge because it can be difficult to point the camera in the correct direction. Besides that my Panasonic camera works fairly well and is much cheaper.
This was super helpful for sure! I’m looking to switch to Sony soon so knowing what works for what is clutch! Thank you as always and soooo dope baby peach had her first camera camp! 🔥🔥🔥
I would love for Sony to add open gate as well as actually usable scopes or parade or anything to help with video. I can’t believe that they don’t have any of this already. Drives me crazy
I'm so ready for Sony to create a Pocket 3 competitor 🔥
A1 for me and I can just never go back to anything else. Doing dogs and action, I have a autofocus hit rate with the GM lenses like 98%. It's pretty amazing actually.
Okay this video was AMAZING! Sony should thank you.
Would love for someone to do this exact same video but with Canon's line!
If the price is same which one will you buy A7IV or A7CII ?
Great Comparison Video as always... Ow yea Team FX30 HERE...😎It's GREAT to have you back SaRa... Congratulations... 🎉🎉😁
😳😳😳 I understood so little of this…but it was very well done. I just don’t understand cameras haha
hii, great video I was wondering what lens do you recommend for the zv-e10 mark 1?
Very good video
Hi Sara, really liked your video. I'm a hybrid shooter, 60/40 photo to video. I have a Sony A7C that's going strong and an A6000 as my secondary.
I want to get a new primary camera as the 8-bit on the A7C ain't doing it. What do you recommend to buy at this precise moment with a $2500 (flexible) budget.
This chart is something else!! 🎉 Can you please do the same for Canon and Fujifilm? Specially Fuji. Thanks!
I have an a7sIII, and I can't decide between the a7IV or a7cII to add for photos. I've just been going back and forth for the last month. 🙈
If you can wait for a little longer the new a7v probably coming in the next 6-12 months. Otherwise, I'd personally go for the a7c ii, coz it's such a perfect lil camera for travel. And some better features as well, surprisingly.
oh so much sadness. When I saw the price you listed the A9 III at I immediately paused the video and opened B&H fully ready to buy it asap. Unfortunately they don't have a 50% off sale on it though. 😭🤣