Upgrade Guide

Sony A9→Sony Sony A7R V

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

You own

Sony

£1999

2017

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Upgrade to

Sony

Sony A7R V

£3899 (+£1,900)

2022

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A9. 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	A9	Sony A7R V
Price	£1,999	£3,899
Released	2017	2022	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS	61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	61MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	8K/25p, 4K/60p
Autofocus	693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking	AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)	10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~650 shots (CIPA)	530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	673g (with battery and card)	723g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)	0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen	3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Mount	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)	Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

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