Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.