Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R IV→Sony ZV-1 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the A7R IV. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the ZV-1 II
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Burst rate15fps vs 10fps
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 61MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R IV | ZV-1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R IV | ZV-1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £649 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Resolution | 61MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| 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 | ↑ |
| 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 |
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