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Sony A7R V vs Sony a1

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A7R V versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7R V was launched 22 months after the a1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A7R V matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony a1

 A7R V a1 
RevealedOctober 2022January 2021More modern by 22 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kSharper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony A7R V

 a1 A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony a1

 A7R V a1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R V has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R V and the a1.

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7R V and a1 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R V and a1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A7R V to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A7R V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
90
manual focus
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
89
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400s)
MP count fantastic (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R V Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V Sports photography highlights
Sony a1 Sports photography highlights
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (600 per charge)
has phase detect AF
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V Travel photography highlights
Sony a1 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery (600 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing resolution (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
74
great battery power (530 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count fantastic (50 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
Landscape photography with Sony a1
89
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (600 per charge)
two card slots
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (530 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R V Vlogging info
Sony a1 Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone socket
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Sony A7R V vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony a1
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha a1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-10-26 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 32000 32000
Highest boosted ISO 102800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 693 759
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 187 133
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display size 3.20 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dot 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 723 gr (1.59 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 530 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $3,900 $6,498