Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Sony
Alpha 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Released Oct 2022
Alpha 1 II is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
Alpha 1 II
Wins
Alpha 7R V
8 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 68 frames)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
Alpha 1 II is 5mm wider and 1mm thicker than Alpha 7R V.
Alpha 1 II is 20 g heavier than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 1 II · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 82.9
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 68 frames — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 693 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 8 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 82.4
Resolution
61 MP vs 50.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
723 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
530 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Alpha 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Alpha 1 II or Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R V — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 1 II or the Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the Alpha 7R V is 20 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 1 II and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
Alpha 1 II: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 1 II and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the Alpha 7R V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The Alpha 7R V is $2,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.