Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Older Model is Sony A7R III
- Renewed by Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A7R IV and Sony ZV-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A7R IV was brought out 10 months before the ZV-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A7R IV grades against the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony ZV-1
A7R IV | ZV-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1440k | 922k | Clearer screen (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A7R IV
ZV-1 | A7R IV | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | July 2019 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony ZV-1
A7R IV | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7R IV has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7R IV and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R IV vs the ZV-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and ZV-1.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R IV will resolve greater detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A7R IV is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-07-16 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 567 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 665 gr (1.47 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3344 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch pricing | $3,498 | $750 |