Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R V→Sony A5100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A5100 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7R V. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 61MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | A7R V | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | -4.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | -3.1 | ||
| Wildlife | -2.7 | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -2.5 | ||
| Macro | -2.9 | ||
| Architecture | -3.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R V | A5100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £102 used | |
| Released | 2022 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 61MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 6fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 723g (body only) | 224g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
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