Sony A7R Vvs ZV-1 II
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
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 sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony A7R V (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,899 | £649 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 723g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony A7R V | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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