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Nikon ZR vs A7R IV
Quick take: The A7R IV has the highest resolution at 61MP; the Nikon ZR is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R IV — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7R IV (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Nikon ZRNikon · 2025 | A7R IVSony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 25.0MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording | 670 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 630g (with battery and card)Best | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Nikon ZR
A7R IV
Portrait
6.6/10
8.1/10
Street
4.8/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
7.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
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Filmmaking
7.9/10
6.4/10
Documentary
8.1/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
7.4/10
Landscape
6.1/10
7.9/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
7.7/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.8/10
Food
7.8/10
7.4/10
Macro
6.2/10
6.5/10
Architecture
7.2/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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