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DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Sony A7R V
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — DJI Mini 4 Pro against Sony A7R V, side by side.
Cheaper to start
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Starts about $3,140 lower.
Rated higher
DJI Mini 4 Pro
9.4 vs 9.2 on our design scale.
Standout
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Bypasses most registration requirements (<250g)
DJI Mini 4 Pro
A sub-250g drone at $759 that sidesteps most registration rules without giving up the camera.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Bypasses most registration requirements (<250g)
- Excellent obstacle avoidance
- Superb image quality for its size
Cons
- Struggles in high winds
- Battery life is good but always leaves you wanting more
- Expensive fly-more combos
Specifications
- key_featuresUnder 250g, 4K/60fps HDR video, Omnidirectional obstacle sensing, 34-min flight time
Sony A7R V
A 61MP full-frame body at $3,899, built around resolution and subject-recognition autofocus.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Stunning 61MP resolution
- Incredible AI-powered autofocus
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
Cons
- Massive file sizes slow down workflow
- Rolling shutter issues in silent mode
- Very expensive body only
Specifications
- key_features61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor, BIONZ XR Image Processor, AI-based Real-time Tracking AF