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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand 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
  • Launched October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony A7R V versus Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R V was revealed 2 years later than the A7S III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A7R V grades versus the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony A7S III

 A7R V A7S III 
RevealedOctober 2022July 2020More recent by 28 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A7R V

 A7S III A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony A7S III

 A7R V A7S III 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R V features exterior 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 III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7R V against the A7S III.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R V and A7S III is 60 and 61 respectively.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R V and A7S III.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7R V to offer greater detail because of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A7R V provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R V Portrait photography features
Sony A7S III Portrait photography features
90
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (600 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V Travel photography information
Sony A7S III Travel photography information
80
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great sensor resolution (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
70
good battery (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
89
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (600 shots)
has double storage slots
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (600 shots)
two card slots
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R V
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external mic port
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony A7S III
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-10-26 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9504 x 6336 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 32000 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 102800 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 693 759
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 187 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.20 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 723 gr (1.59 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 600 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
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 Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $3,900 $3,499