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A7 V vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The A7 V has the highest resolution at 33MP; the A7 V is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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?
A7 V — Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video: The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
A7 V (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7 VSony · 2025 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 33.0MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 760 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 514g (body only)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
A7 V
Sony FX5
Portrait
8.9/10
6.9/10
Street
6.9/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.9/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
9.0/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
8.7/10
Documentary
8.5/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
9.2/10
6.8/10
Landscape
7.1/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
9.1/10
6.8/10
Casual
5.6/10
5.1/10
Food
8.2/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.9/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.2/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
7.8/10
6.7/10
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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