Sony A1 vs Sony A7 IV

Sony A1

Sony A1

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Sony A7 IV

Sony A7 IV

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Sony A1 vs Sony A7 IV

When comparing Sony A7 IV and Sony A1, which one is better?

1. Internal Raw Video Support

Neither Sony A7 IV 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 A7 IV:

Sony A1 Sony A7 IV
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BrandSonySony
Weight737 gMissing
Lens MountSony EMissing
Resolutions3840x2160Missing
Shutter TypeRolling ShutterMissing
StorageSD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type ASD UHS-II
Wi-FiYesMissing
Film Camera or Still CameraStillsStills
Digital or analogDigitalDigital
BluetoothYesYes
Maximum Video Resolution7680x4320 (8K)Missing
Internal Raw VideoNoNo
Sensor Size35.6 x 23.8 mmMissing
StabilizationYesMissing
Built-in ND FilterNoNo
ColorBlackMissing
Resolution (Megapixels)50.1 MPMissing
Crop Factor1xMissing
Streaming over USBYesMissing
Image Output FormatsJPEG, RAWMissing
AutofocusPhase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection AutofocusMissing
Sensor FormatFull FrameMissing
External RAW Video RecordingYesMissing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony A1 and Sony A7 IV was last updated on August 14, 2025.