Sony A7C 2 vs Sony ZV E1 | Which One is Better for YouTube Content Creation?

Considering the Sony A7C 2 vs Sony ZV-E1 and trying to decide which one is better for YouTube content creation, I got you covered! They both cost the same, have similar features, so which one is the better camera? For some people it's going to be the Sony A7C 2 hands down, for others though, there's a few reasons the ZV-E1 will be the go-to for video.

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[AprilClayton]

ZVE 1 is probably the better choice for video. I took it out hiking for 3 hours in 90 degree weather.m with no overheating. It was phenomenal First time I have gotten steady walking footage on a Sony camera. Dynamic stabilization can’t be beat. Best photos ever. I bought a little viewfinder cup that straps on the LCD. Sigma 17 F4 is tiny and perfect outdoors. Sorry to gush over ZVE1, but it is what I’ve been wanting all along.

[RyanKorea]

I remember seeing your video about the Canon M50 years ago. Your video quality has improved SO MUCH! Not just the quality of the camera, but your editing skills and overall presentation. Awesome job!

[HobbiesHire]

Great job on the video Diana! Thanks for making it.

[AMmedia]

I just copped the Zv-E1. Wanted to see what the a7cii would offer, but as an A7siii owner, I need my 12mp sensor and 4k 60/120 with no crop.

Baby A7siii for the win.

[damayoclinic]

I have the ZV-1 & the ZV-E10, I'm gonna hold on to what I have for now.

[DocBoA]

Sony ZV-E1 seems to be the better companion to my A7iv. Still have my a7c but never use it. Top Notch Content DG

[WereAllChefs]

I loved this video and hated this video lol. Only because it was so transparent it sent me back to square one. As someone who recently started creating content on youtube, I got so excited about the video features from the ZV-E1 and i was ready to move on from my a7iii. Then, i got hit up for graduation season and realized how much i still love photography. With only the budget of using one camera, I was convinced that the a7c ii was going to be the perfect hybrid. Now the crop doesn't concern me too much because i shoot in home and around cooking. My B roll is product show case so i could make the adjustment. With that said, that sensor in the ZV-E1 is PROFESSIONAL GRADE. All in all, your video was incredible. I loved that you called out the flaws and were transparent about each camera's opportunities. So many reviews on youtube just sell both cameras. I love that you come out and call it how it is.

[EwenBell]

Glad it ain't just me who wants to move on from 60p crop :) I am over it. ZV-E1 is delivering big time for me on the road this month.

[breakfastforyousoul]

Great Video! Yeah this was my conundrum as well as I have the Zve1. The way I see it I would gain nothing by getting the A7c2…. I would get more megapixels, but I don’t use it for photos so that doesn’t make sense for me and I don’t need the EVF…. Sure it would be nice to have some more megapixels to crop in but the video is amazing on the E1 right out of the camera. So I’m going to stick with my E1. I feel the a7c2 should be a 1800 dollars, a little over priced .. just my opinion. They should have put it at a price point where it could compete with the R8 which is only 1500 bucks. I have that camera and it’s amazing as well for the price.😊. Looking forward to next video. Great job.

[SimplestUsername]

Honestly, I feel you with overheating on the ZV-E1. It's such an incredible camera, I imagine if they built the body with magnesium alloy in a few choice places (such as the screen well) that the overheating would be greatly diminished.

[joshclark]

Thank you! You just convinced me to go with the ZV E1 after contemplating between that or the A7C II

[robertpayne]

I got the Sony A74 already and looking for a second camera - I have pre-ordered the Sony A7Cii - it will be lightweight travel-friendly camera. I am a hybrid shooter so EVF is important over no EVF.

[lordofthefly]

Great coverage. I’m getting the ZVE1 over the C2 based on this

[SimplestUsername]

3:31 the following feature produce additional heat:
- Higher frame rates
- larger sensors
- pixel binning / up-scaling
It doesn't matter which *full frame* sensor you place in that camera body, it's not going to give you 4k 60 with up-scaling and not introduce overheating.

[schoeferfilm]

I have the FX6 and now the small ZVE1 too and I really love it 😍 great picture quality 🎥 a perfect fullframe cam for holidays

[DanneSilverberg]

When I consider the choice between a hybrid camera or a dedicated film camera, it feels straightforward to me. I film quite a bit, but now I'm thinking of picking up photography as a hobby, and in that case, a hybrid camera seems like the most suitable option.

[RodneyGracia]

I am not giving up my ZVE1 but I am getting the a7c II as well. I want the a7CII to be my travel/Street photography camera, while all video will be handled by my ZVE1 without a gimbal. I am in Florida!!! LOL

[gprwouf]

I currently own a Alpha 7c with 1.8 50 mm prime lens. I am doing YouTube tutorials with this camera. I am happy with quality wise. But I want to shoot 4k with 60fps which isn’t available on my 7c. So will the ZV E1 will have the same or better detail and sharpness as the 7c. Will it be the worth upgrade? I am shooting the iPhone videos. Will soft skin touch affect the quality of the video. My recording time is maximum 20 minutes. Will overheat a concern? I am sorry that I am new to this. Please help with the best decision. Thank You.

[mazzfotovideo]

Do You know about how fix the flash sync speed at zve1 1/30

[Ifelovv]

Sheesh. Guess I’m cancelling my a7cii preorder. I have NO plans on taking pictures except with my iPhone. I just found out there’s no dynamic image stabilization on the a7cii. That sucks. CANT WAIT DOR YOUR OVERHEATING VIDEO 😅 I’m counting on it to justify cancelling my preorder cuz the a7cii doesn’t overheat. 😊