Upgrade Guide

Sony A7R III→Sony Sony A7R V

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

You own

Sony

A7R III

£1799

2017

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A7R V

£3899 (+£2,100)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7R III. 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	A7R III	Sony A7R V
Price	£1,799	£3,899
Released	2017	2022	↑
Sensor	42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS	61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	42MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p	8K/25p, 4K/60p
Autofocus	399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF	AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps with AF/AE tracking	10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
Battery Life	~650 shots (CIPA)	530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	650g 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" touchscreen, tilting	3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots (one UHS-II)	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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