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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony A7S

 A7R V A7S 
LaunchedOctober 2022April 2014More recent by 105 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1230kClearer display (+1130k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A7R V

 A7S A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony A7S

 A7R V A7S 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R V Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
90
you can focus manually
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R V Street photography info
Sony A7S Street photography info
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
above average ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
92
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery life (600 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
high MP (61 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
58
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
weather proof
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R V Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
89
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R V
Vlogging with Sony A7S
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic jack
34
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony A7S
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha A7S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-10-26 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 9504 x 6336 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 32000 409600
Max enhanced ISO 102800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 187 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.20" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 723 grams (1.59 lbs) 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $3,900 $1,998