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Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(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
Sony ZV-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony ZV-1

 A7R IV ZV-1 
Screen resolution1440k922kClearer screen (+518k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A7R IV

 ZV-1 A7R IV 
AnnouncedMay 2020July 2019Newer by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony ZV-1

 A7R IV ZV-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
88
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (670 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
81
lighter than competition (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
86
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony ZV-1
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