Upgrade Guide

Sony Sony A7R V→Sony Sony A9 III

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

You own

Sony

Sony A7R V

£3899

2022

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A9 III

£5999 (+£2,100)

2023

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Sony A7R V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Sony A9 III

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Burst rate

120fps blackout-free electronic vs 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
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Generation

1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Sony A7R V	Sony A9 III
Price	£3,899	£5,999
Released	2022	2023	↑
Sensor	61MP full-frame BSI CMOS	24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter)
Resolution	61MP	25MP	↓
Video	8K/25p, 4K/60p	4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect	AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic	120fps blackout-free electronic	↑
Battery Life	530 shots (CIPA)	530 shots (CIPA)
Weight	723g body only	703g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen	3.2" multi-angle touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (E-mount)	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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