A7 Vvs A7R IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7r iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7 V (2024) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 514g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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