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Sony Alpha a7R V Black 2023
The 61MP Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI unit enable 693-point AF and real-time subject recognition for precise high-resolution stills and 8K video. Eight-stop IBIS and a 9.44M-dot EVF enhance handheld stability, while 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording supports professional color workflows. This body suits studio photographers and video professionals who need extreme detail and reliable tracking over portability, given its 726g weight and 440-shot battery.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 61MP full-frame
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @60fps
IBIS Yes
50 Overall Score
Price $3,298
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong video (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong sensor (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7R V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7R V | 66 | 33.9 | 36.4 | 61.5 | 76.9 | 71.6 | 44.7 | 81.1 | 60.5 | 6.6 | 97.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86 | 94.4 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 99 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.9 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 86.9 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.6 | 63.4 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.4 | 88.5 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 77.3 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.5 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
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