Upgrade Guide

Sony A7 V→Sony A7R

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

You own

Sony

A7 V

£2799

2024

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7R

£349 (-£2,450)

2013

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the A7 V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the A7R

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	A7 V	A7R
Price	£2,799	£349
Released	2024	2013	↓
Sensor	Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked	36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Resolution	33MP	36MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps 10-bit	1080p/60p
Autofocus	759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle)	Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor)
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops	None
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	4fps	↓
Battery Life	760 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	514g (body only)	465g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount	Sony E-Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A	Single SD UHS-I slot

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