Sony a7R V vs Sony a1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R V and Sony a1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Sony a7R V were released 2022 and Sony a1 was released 2021. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Sony a7R V 2022
Sony a1 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony Full Frame") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Sony a7R V 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Sony a1 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Sony a7R V has a 60 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a1 has 50 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Sony a7R V 60 MP
60217344 pixels
9504 x 6336
Sony a1 50 MP
49766400 pixels
8640 x 5760

Sony a7R V has a 21 % larger resolution than Sony a1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 32000.

Camera ISO Range
Sony a7R V 100-32000
Sony a1 100-32000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R V
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7R V can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony a1 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Sony a7R V 10
Sony a1 30

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a7R V and Sony a1 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a1 weighs 737 gr (equal to 1.62 lb) which is 2% heavier than Sony a7R V and its 723 gr (or 1.59 lb).

Camera Weight
Sony a7R V 723 gr
1.59 lb
Sony a1 737 gr
1.62 lb

Sony a7R V vs Sony a1 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R V and Sony a1, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Name Sony a7R V Sony a1
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Release Date and Price
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Release Year 2022 2021
Release Date 2022-10-26 2021-01-26
MSRP 3899 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Resolution 9504 x 6336 pixels 8640 x 5760 pixels
Megapixels 60 MP 50 MP
Image Processor BIONZ XR Dual Bionz XR
Image
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 9 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 8 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 693 759
Lens Mount Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2100000 1440000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.9x 0.9×
Viewfinder Resolution 9440000 9437184
Photography features
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Frames per second 10 fps 30 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
H.264
H.265
XF-AVC
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
7680 x 4320
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
7680 x 4320
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0)
Yes
Built-In 802.11ac (Dual Band)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (via Bluetooth or tethered PC)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Sony a7R V
Sony a1
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 530 shots 530 shots
Width 131 mm 129 mm
Height 97 mm 97 mm
Depth 82 mm 81 mm
Weight 723 gram 737 gram