Sony Alpha A7R V

Sony Alpha A7R V

Camera summary

The Sony Alpha A7R V, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 26, 2022. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102800. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.9 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 61 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 693 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

7680 x 4320

Expect recording in 7680 x 4320 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-FZ100

The battery of this camera can last up to 600 shots per charge with the included NP-FZ100 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 693

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 26.1
DXO dynamic range 14.8
DXO low light ISO 3187.0
DXO overall score 100.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Oct. 26, 2022
Body type SLR-style mirrorless
brand Sony
msrp $3,398.00
model Sony Alpha A7R V
predecessor model Sony A7R IV

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1x
Lens mount Sony E
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 284

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 2
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 600 shots
Battery model NP-FZ100
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 723 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fully articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 102800
Max image resolution 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 32000
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Sensor resolution 61
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
Yes
Max video resolution 7680 x 4320
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 ( 25p, 23.98)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 9,440k dots