A7R IVvs Sony A7R V
VS
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
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 a7r iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7R IV (2019) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 670 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 665g (body only) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R IV | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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