Nikon 1 V2 vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 7 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1 V2 scores vs the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V2 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 and Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 V2 vs the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and A7R IV is 85 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V2 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will give extra detail using its extra 47MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.