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Sony A7R V vs Sony A9

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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
  • Released October 2022
  • Superseded the Sony A7R IV
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A7R V and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and A9 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R V was brought out 5 years later than the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7R V scores vs the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony A9

 A7R V A9 
RevealedOctober 2022April 2017More recent by 68 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kCrisper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony A7R V

 A9 A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony A9

 A7R V A9 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R V has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A7R V versus the A9.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R V and A9 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R V and A9.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7R V to deliver extra detail having its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger A7R V is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R V Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 Portrait photography advice
90
has manual focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R V
Street photography with Sony A9
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V Travel photography features
Sony A9 Travel photography features
80
good battery power (600 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count great (61 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
73
great battery (650 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R V Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
89
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes mic jack
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony A9
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha A9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-10-26 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 surface area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9504 x 6336 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max boosted ISO 102800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 693 693
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Total lenses 187 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) -
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 723 grams (1.59 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 650 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $3,900 $4,498