GH5vs Sony A7R V
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GH5 (2017) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 725g (with battery and card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GH5 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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