A7R IVvs ZV-E10
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the zv-e10 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-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| 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, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R IV | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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