Upgrade Guide

Sony A7S III→Sony Sony A7R V

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

You own

Sony

A7S III

£2999

2020

→

Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A7R V

£3899 (+£900)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A7S 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	A7S III	Sony A7R V
Price	£2,999	£3,899
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated)	61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	12MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p	8K/25p, 4K/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition	AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	5.5-stop IBIS	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical	10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
Battery Life	~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording	530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	699g (body, battery, card)	723g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots	3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony E-mount	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots)	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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