Upgrade Guide
Sony FX3→Sony A7R V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The A7R V improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most FX3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the A7R V
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Resolution61MP vs 12MP (+49MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Generation1 year newer (2022 vs 2021)
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 | FX3 | A7R V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.2 | ||
| Street | +2.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.4 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.2 | ||
| Landscape | +3.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.4 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +2.6 | ||
| Architecture | +3.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FX3 | A7R V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £3,899 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 61MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~640 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 715g (body only) | 723g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None — monitor/external EVF use only | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
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