Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 III→Sony A7 V

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A7 III

£1,099

2018

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7 V

£2,399 (+£1,300)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7 III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7 V

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Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 III	A7 V
Price	£1,099	£2,399
Released	2018	2025	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS	Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked
Resolution	24MP	33MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion	4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5 stops	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate	10fps with AF/AE tracking	10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~710 shots (CIPA)	760 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	565g (body only)	514g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification	EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards	Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2)	Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II

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