Sony a1 vs Sony a7R V

Key Differences

  • Sony a1 has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 10 fps).
  • Sony a1 has a better buffer (raw) (238 shots vs 88 shots).
  • Sony a1 has a better 4k recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
  • Sony a1 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 120p).
  • Sony a7R V has a better price (msrp) ($3,899 vs $6,499).
Product
Sony a1
Sony
$6,499
Sony a7R V
Sony
$3,899
Imaging
Sensor TypeBSI Stacked CMOSBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-FrameFull-Frame
Effective Resolution50.1 MP61 MP
Max Image Size8K8K
Lens MountSony ESony E
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)100 โ€“ 32000100 โ€“ 32000
ISO Range (Extended)50 โ€“ 10240050 โ€“ 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/80001/8000
Electronic Shutter1/320001/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/4001/250
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting30 fps10 fps
Buffer (RAW)238 shots88 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution8K8K
8K RecordingUp to 30pโˆ’
4K RecordingUp to 120pUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 240pUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYesYes
Recording LimitNo limitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-CinetoneS-Log3 / HLG
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackYesYes
Mic InputYesYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)Full-size (Type A)
Focus
Phase Detect Points759693
Contrast Detect Pointsโˆ’โˆ’
Low Light AF-4 EV-4 EV
Eye AFYesYes
Animal AFYesYes
Vehicle AFNoYes
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution9.44M dots9.44M dots
EVF Magnification0.9x0.9x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3.2"
LCD Resolution1.44M dots2.10M dots
LCD TypeTilting4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5v5.2
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$6,499$3,899
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions128.9ร—96.9ร—80.8 mm131.3ร—96.9ร—82.4 mm
Weight737g (1.62 lb)723g (1.59 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)430 shots530 shots
Battery Life (LCD)530 shots600 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100NP-FZ100