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A5000 vs A7R IV
Quick take: The A7R IV has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the A7R IV is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R IV — Landscape, Studio, Commercial: 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7R IV (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A5000Sony · 2014 | A7R IVSony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78 usedBest | £1,078 used |
| Sensor | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 25-point contrast AF with face detection | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3.5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 269g (with battery)Best | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A5000
A7R IV
Portrait
4.3/10
8.1/10
Street
6.5/10
6.2/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
2.6/10
7.8/10
Documentary
3.5/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
3.1/10
7.4/10
Landscape
4.7/10
7.9/10
Wildlife
4.2/10
7.7/10
Casual
4.2/10
4.8/10
Food
5.2/10
7.4/10
Macro
4.7/10
6.5/10
Architecture
4.8/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
6.9/10
Filmmaking
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6.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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