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. Sensor Type Comparison
Both A1 and A7R IVa use the same sensor type — CMOS — meaning that no camera in this comparison has an advantage over the other in this regard.
Winner: Tied
Regarding sensor type: Digital cameras feature two different sensor types; CMOS and CCD.
2. Lens Mount
Both the Sony A1 and Sony A7R IVa use the same lens mount; the Sony E. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
3. Internal Raw Video Support
Neither Sony A7R IVa 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 IVa:
| Sony A1 | Sony A7R IVa | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 737 g | Missing |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Resolutions | 3840x2160 | Missing |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
| Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I |
| 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) |
| Internal Raw Video | Hayır | Hayır |
| Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Otomatik odaklama | Evet | Missing |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Megapiksel | 50.1 MP | Missing |
| Crop Factor | 1x | Missing |
| Streaming over USB | Yes | Missing |
| Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW | Missing |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus |
| HDMI-utgång | Ja | Missing |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Yes | Missing |