Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IVa
Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IVa
When comparing Sony A7R IVa and Sony A1, which one is better?
1. Compare lens mount
Both Sony A1 and Sony A7R IVa have the same lens mount; Sony E. This means that lenses with this mount will fit both cameras.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: The camera's lens mount determines which type of lenses you can attach to the camera. Popular lens mounts include Canon EF and RF, Nikon Z and F, Sigma L, Micro Four Thirds, and the professional PL mount.
2. Internal Raw Recording
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw recording: The ability to record raw video internally is found in cameras such as Blackmagic models. It takes up more storage space but is also more flexible afterwards. We don't think internal raw video recording is a requirement.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony A1 and Sony A7R IVa:
| Sony A1 | Sony A7R IVa | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Year | Missing | 2021 |
| Weight | 737 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Internal Raw Recording | No | No |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Resolution | 50.1 MP | Missing |
| USB Streaming | Yes | Missing |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus |