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Sony A7R V

At 61 megapixels, the Sony A7R V produces files that reveal detail invisible to the naked eye at the time of capture. Designed for landscape, architecture, studio, and commercial photographers who demand the ultimate in resolution, it pairs its BSI sensor with Sony's most sophisticated AI subject-recognition to date — a dedicated processor that identifies subjects for the AF system to track. Eight-stop IBIS makes hand-held shooting at low shutter speeds viable in ways that would otherwise require a tripod. 8K video output is available, and a 4K/60p mode uses oversampled data for exceptional video quality. The files require capable storage and processing hardware, and the 61MP resolution is genuinely overkill for anything other than commercial print, fine art, or extensive cropping workflows. For photographers who need it, nothing in full-frame delivers more.

GearFrame's Take

61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.

Starting from
£2999 new
Used from £1995 (Wex Photo Video)
Average price across retailers: ~£4049
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Clifton Cameras
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£2999
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£1995
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Core
Released
2022
Sensor
61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
61.0 MP
Mount
Sony FE (E-mount)
Dimensions
131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm
Weight
723g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation
8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate
10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
Battery Life
530 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
8K/25p, 4K/60p
Viewfinder
0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen
3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity
USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Architecture
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Great For
🏔️
Landscape 61MP captures extraordinary detail. 8-stop IBIS enables handheld long exposures.
👤
Portrait Resolution and AI eye AF combine for razor-sharp, perfectly focused portraits.
🏛️
Architecture Resolution allows heavy cropping without quality loss. Ideal for architecture detail.
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Wedding & Events Outstanding image quality, though large file sizes add to post-processing workload.
🎬
Vlogging & Video 8K and 4K/60p cover most video needs; dedicated video cameras offer better ergonomics.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
Sports & Action Slower burst and large buffer requirements make it less suited for fast action.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Sony A7R Series
Sony's high-resolution full-frame mirrorless line — four generations of 42–61MP.