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A7R V vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The A7R V has the highest resolution at 61MP; the A7R V is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7R V — Landscape, Studio & Commercial: 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 V (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7R VSony · 2022 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 61.0MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 723g (body only)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | 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
A7R V
Sony FX5
Portrait
8.9/10
6.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.3/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
7.7/10
8.7/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
6.8/10
Landscape
8.1/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
6.8/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.1/10
Food
8.4/10
7.4/10
Macro
8.1/10
5.2/10
Architecture
8.6/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
7.0/10
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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