Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A7R V and Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and A7S (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R V was revealed 8 years later than the A7S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A7R V scores against the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R V & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R V Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R V provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A7R V compared to the A7S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R V and A7S is 60 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R V and A7S.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7R V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A7R V provides a benefit in sensor innovation.