Upgrade Guide
Sony ZV-1F→Sony A7R VI
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the ZV-1F. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the A7R VI
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Resolution61MP vs 20MP (+41MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking vs 3.5fps (continuous AF)
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) vs 260 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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Generation4 years newer (2026 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | ZV-1F | A7R VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.6 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +4.1 | ||
| Documentary | +3.3 | ||
| Landscape | +3.8 | ||
| Casual | -1.6 | ||
| Food | +2.6 | ||
| Macro | +4.2 | ||
| Architecture | +4.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | ZV-1F | A7R VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £4,399 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking (people, animals, birds) | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame | |
| Stabilisation | None (digital Active SteadyShot only) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps (continuous AF) | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) | ↑ |
| Weight | 256g (with battery and card) | 723g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm f/2 lens (wide-angle, vlogging-focused) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
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