Sony A7R Vvs A7S
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 — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
Who should buy what
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Sony A7R V (2022) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,899 | £600 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 723g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Sony A7R V | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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