Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 IV→Sony Sony A7R V

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

You own

Sony

A7 IV

£2299

2021

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A7R V

£3899 (+£1,600)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

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

What's new in the Sony A7R V

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Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 IV	Sony A7R V
Price	£2,299	£3,899
Released	2021	2022	↑
Sensor	33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS	61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	33MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone	8K/25p, 4K/60p
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition	AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
Battery Life	~580 shots (CIPA)	530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	659g body only	723g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen	3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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