Sony A1 vs Sony A7R V
Sony A1 vs Sony A7R V
When comparing Sony A7R V and Sony A1, which one is better?
1. Weight Comparison
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you'll have to be able to hold it for long periods of times and carry it around with you. Sony A7R V is the lighter camera at 723 g compared to the weight of Sony A1 at 737 g. This means that A7R V weighs 1.9% less than A1.
Winner: Sony A7R V
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be cumbersome to carry with you and might also make your wrists hurt from handling the camera for long periods of time. Just make sure the camera you choose to buy is not too heavy when combined with your lens of choice.
2. Internal Raw Video Support
Neither Sony A7R V or Sony A1 features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony A1 and Sony A7R V:
| Sony A1 | Sony A7R V | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 737 g | 723 g |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Missing |
| Resolutions | 3840x2160 | Missing |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Missing |
| Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A | Missing |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 7680x4320 (8K) | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
| Bluetooth Version | Missing | 5.0 |
| Internal Raw Video | No | No |
| Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
| Color | Black | Missing |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 50.1 MP | Missing |
| Crop Factor | 1x | Missing |
| Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
| Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Missing |
| External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |