A7R IVvs ZV-1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R IV (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £649 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R IV | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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