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Sony A7R V

 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R IV
  • Read full specs
  • Alternatives
  • Lenses
  • Size Comparison
  • FAQ
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Sony A7R V overview

Sony A7R V is Sony's Pro Mirrorless digital camera first launched on October of 2022. The camera includes a 61MP, BSI-CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 9504 x 6336.

Sony introduced this model in order to improve the older Sony A7R IV (Read Full Comparison)

The A7R V is positioned #3 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all-around #3 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to look at our Advanced camera finder to find camera ratings based on your custom factors.

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The following is a chart of various criteria used in the scoring system.

Sony A7R V history

The Sony A7R V is part of a family of cameras. You can see the complete range below.

ModelVisualizeResolutionSensor SizeMax fpsReleased
Sony-Alpha-A7R-V front thumbnailSony A7R V61MPFull frame10.0 fps2022
Sony-Alpha-A7-IV front thumbnailSony A7 IV
A7R V vs A7 IV
33MPFull frame10.0 fps2021
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Sony-Alpha-a1 front thumbnailSony a1
A7R V vs a1
50MPFull frame30.0 fps2021
Sony-Alpha-A7S-III front thumbnailSony A7S III
A7R V vs A7S III
12MPFull frame10.0 fps2020
Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II front thumbnailSony A9 II
A7R V vs A9 II
24MPFull frame20.0 fps2019
Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV front thumbnailSony A7R IV
A7R V vs A7R IV
61MPFull frame10.0 fps2019
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Sony-Alpha-A7-III front thumbnailSony A7 III
A7R V vs A7 III
24MPFull frame10.0 fps2018
Sony-Alpha-A7R-III front thumbnailSony A7R III
A7R V vs A7R III
42MPFull frame10.0 fps2017
Sony-Alpha-A9 front thumbnailSony A9
A7R V vs A9
24MPFull frame20.0 fps2017
Sony-Alpha-A7S-II front thumbnailSony A7S II
A7R V vs A7S II
12MPFull frame5.0 fps2015
Sony-Alpha-A7R-II front thumbnailSony A7R II
A7R V vs A7R II
42MPFull frame5.0 fps2015
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Sony-Alpha-A7-II front thumbnailSony A7 II
A7R V vs A7 II
24MPFull frame5.0 fps2014
Sony-Alpha-A7S front thumbnailSony A7S
A7R V vs A7S
12MPFull frame5.0 fps2014
Sony-Alpha-A7R front thumbnailSony A7R
A7R V vs A7R
36MPFull frame4.0 fps2014
Sony-Alpha-A7 front thumbnailSony A7
A7R V vs A7
24MPFull frame5.0 fps2014

Sony A7R V Pros and Cons

Below is a list of upsides and downsides of the Sony A7R V based on factors that are often viewed as useful in a digital camera.

2 card slots
connects via bluetooth
environment proof
excellent sensor resolution (61MP)
good battery (600 per charge)
great high ISO (32,000)
great min ISO (100)
has external mic support
has focus via touch
has HDMI out
has headphone support
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has phase detect AF
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
manual focus
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
screen is touchscreen
screen size is decent (3.20 inch)
selfie friendly screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports tracking autofocus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
very good screen resolution (2,360 thousand dots)
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Sony A7R V Sensor info

The measurement of the sensor in the Sony A7R V is 35.8mm x 23.8mm (Full frame). The 852 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 9504 x 6336 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). In body stabilization is more desirable than digital stabilization as the latter can produce cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 61MP and features a standard ISO range of 100 - 32000. This ISO can be increased electronically to 50 - 102800. RAW photos are supported which means that the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

Sony decided to skip the anti aliasing filter on the Sony A7R V. This can result in more sharp photographs but could cause moire under certain conditions.

The image below shows the A7R V's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The A7R V sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is displayed in green.

Sony Alpha A7R V sensor size Photography Glossary

To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Camera sensor aspect ratios

Sony A7R V dimensions

Sony A7R V weighs in at 1.59 lbs (723 grams / 25.50 ounces) & the over all size of the camera is 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2"). The weight of normal Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 grams so the Sony A7R V is on par compared to various competitors.

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The following is a photo of the Sony A7R V beside a soft drink so you're able to get a sense of its scale.

Sony Alpha A7R V dimensions scale

The top view directly below will highlight the button arrangement on the A7R V.

Sony Alpha A7R V topview buttons dials

Sony A7R V Lens info

The A7R V uses the Sony E mount and has 170 lenses on sale. Below is some of the lenses we have in our collection which will work with the A7R V.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight
Sigma-56mm-F1.4-DC-DN-C-Sony-E lensSigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C56mmf/1.40g
Samyang-MF-14mm-F2.8-Mk2--Rokinon-MF-14mm-F2.8-II-Sony-FE lensSamyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk214mmf/2.8649g
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Sony-FE-35mm-F1.8 lensSony FE 35mm F1.835mmf/1.8280g
Tokina-Firin-20mm-F2-FE-MF-Sony-FE lensTokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF20mmf/2490g
Samyang-AF-85mm-F1.4-FE lensSamyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE85mmf/1.4568g
Samyang-AF-75mm-F1.8-FE--Rokinon-AF-75mm-F1.8-FE-Sony-FE lensSamyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE75mmf/1.8230g
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Carl-Zeiss-Touit-1.8-32-Sony-E-NEX lensCarl Zeiss Touit 1.83232mmf/1.8 210g
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Sony A7R V Connectivity

The A7R V has the following connectivity:

  • USB Yes
  • Wireless Yes
  • Bluetooth Yes
  • HDMI Yes

Cameras that come with NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You are able to send files and at times change settings without the hassle of connecting directly to the camera.

Certain applications even provide a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't near the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI port, it could be attached to an external screen. Nearly all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery through the USB port.

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Sony A7R V Video info

The maximum video quality in the Sony A7R V is 7680 x 4320 and you can capture in MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264 and H.265 file format. 4320p will provide a great quality for video. You can crop to Full HD in order to get better video. Be mindful of the massive file sizes and ensure you get decent SD cards that have fast write speeds. The body does come with both headphone and mic support making it incredibly valuable whilst recording sound.

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Sony A7R V Weather Sealing

Sony A7R V has environment sealing which makes it a excellent candidate for use during tough places. This is especially useful if you are unsure about the conditions you may encounter during outdoor photography.

Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder

The Sony A7R V includes a 3.20 inch fully articulated screen boasting a resolution of 2,360 thousand dots.

The screen is selfie friendly to take self portraits and group shots when necessary. Additionally the screen is touch friendly which means that you can switch focus point and change settings using your fingers.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Sony A7R V are below:

  • ViewFinder Electronic
  • Resolution 9,440 thousand dots
  • Coverage 100%
  • Magnification 0.9x

For bright outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and tricky to see, viewfinders will be pretty helpful.

Sony A7R V Shutter info

Sony A7R V has the capability to shoot continuously at 10.0 frames/s. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.

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Sony A7R V Flash and Hot shoe info

Sony A7R V features external flash ability but does not include in-built flash. The maximum flash sync speed is 1/250 seconds.

Sony A7R V Autofocusing info

Sony A7R V features both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot snappier & precise compared with Contrast Based focusing. The camera includes Face detection making it handy for portrait photography.

It includes 693 focus points to select from. Sony A7R V has tap to focus. You can easily use your fingers in order to switch focus. It also has Tracking AF for things that move. Sony A7R V has manual focusing if needed during low light or you want more exact focusing control.

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Sony A7R V Battery life

The battery (NP-FZ100) in the Sony A7R V is built to last for 600 shutters according to the CIPA benchmarks making it above standard ın comparison with its category. The general Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has the highest possible (870) battery life within this range of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth
Photography Glossary
Canon-EOS-R3 front thumbnailCanon R3
A7R V vs R3
760 yesnoyes
Nikon-Z9 front thumbnailNikon Z9
A7R V vs Z9
740 yesnoyes

Sony A7R V for various styles of photography

The following graph shows a summation of the Sony A7R V for various styles of photography. To read more, go to the specific paragraph below.

Portrait photography with Sony A7R V

The Sony A7R V receives a points tally of 90 which is very high, and means the camera is a outstanding option for portrait photos. Photographing portraits leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support together with the capability to use off-camera lighting.

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manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats

Sony A7R V Street photography details

Coming in at a superb points tally of 79, the Sony A7R V is a fantastic option to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera offers a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

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image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)

Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera

A brilliant sports photography rating of 92 suggests the Sony A7R V is a tremendous fit for taking photos of sports. A camera really should have very good focusing plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus

Sony A7R V Travel photography details

Weight is super critical in getting a travel camera. All things considered, the Sony A7R V gets a wonderful 80 for a travel camera which makes it a wonderful pick for your holidays.

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great battery power (600 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly

Sony A7R V Landscape photography highlights

In case you're planning to choose a digital camera for landscape photos, the most significant factor will be image quality. The Sony A7R V and it's wonderful rating of 89 for a landscape camera is a wonderful choice in the current marketplace.

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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.20")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots

Sony A7R V as a Vlogging camera

A vlogging camera should really posses a articulating display screen, mic input and ideally IBIS. Taking everything in to account, the Sony A7R V is a brilliant option as a vlog camera as it delivers a terrific score of 80.

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selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external mic support

Sony A7R V Alternatives

If you are trying to find replacements to the A7R V, below is a range of the top rated cameras which fall within the class of Pro Mirrorless.

The chart followed below offers you a summary of the A7R V versus it's highest scoring rivals suggested above.

Following are several cameras you might look into as alternatives. To read a complete comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.

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Specifications

General Information
Brand
Sony
Model type
Sony Alpha A7R V
Type
Pro Mirrorless
Introduced
2022-10-26
Physical type
SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor dimensions
35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area
852.0mm²
Sensor resolution
61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio
1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution
9504 x 6336
RAW images
Max native ISO
32000
Max boosted ISO
102800
Lowest native ISO
100
Lowest boosted ISO
50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points
693
Lens
Lens mount type
Sony E
Amount of lenses
187
Focal length multiplier
1
Screen
Type of screen
Fully articulated
Screen sizing
3.20 inch
Resolution of screen
2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder
Electronic
Viewfinder resolution
9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage
100%
Viewfinder magnification
0.9x
DXO scores
DXO All around rating
not tested
DXO Color Depth rating
not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating
not tested
DXO Low light rating
not tested
Features
Slowest shutter speed
30s
Maximum shutter speed
1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate
10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation
Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance
no built-in flash
Flash modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize
1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions
7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution
7680x4320
Video file format
MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless
Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS
None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight
723 gr (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions
131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
Other
Battery life
600 photos
Form of battery
Battery Pack
Battery ID
NP-FZ100
Self timer
Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type
Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots
Dual
Pricing at launch
$3,900