Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
Alpha 7 V is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
E2-M4
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BE2-M4 has lower Weight (370 g vs 695 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 39mm wider, 30mm taller, and 10mm thicker than E2-M4.
Alpha 7 V is 325 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 72mm E2-M4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-M4
91 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
E2-M4
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Resolution
33 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Weight
370 g vs 695 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Alpha 7 V or E2-M4?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and E2-M4?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 V or the E2-M4?
Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and E2-M4?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 325 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and E2-M4 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and E2-M4 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Z CAM press materials.