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Certified Keeper Sony a7R V
90 PixelMeter Score 39 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Highly advanced AI-based autofocus system
  • Detailed 61-megapixel sensor with excellent dynamic range
  • Versatile four-axis tilt and flip screen
  • High-resolution electronic viewfinder
  • Improved in-body image stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Significant rolling shutter during video capture
  • Complex and overwhelming menu system
  • High price point for body only
  • Video cropping and limitations in high-resolution modes
  • Mediocre battery life

Announcement date Announcement date October 26, 2022
Launch price Launch price $3,898
Sensor Sensor 61MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 8K 25p · UHD 59.94p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS, 8 stops (CIPA)
Burst Burst 10 fps electronic · 10 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date October 26, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,898
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 61MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.7 x 23.8 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor BIONZ XR + AI processor
Native ISO range Native ISO range Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 32,000 (50 to 102,400 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800

Video
Native in Manual Mode: 100 to 32,000
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 10fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 10fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit lossless compressed RAW
Other still formats Other still formats HEIF, JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Photo, Video; Phase Detection: 693
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF coverage AF coverage 74% x 74%
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV
Subject recognition Subject recognition Eye, Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, Train, Aircraft, Insect

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 9.44M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.9x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 2.1M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25 fps (200 to 400 Mb/s VBR)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps (30 to 150 Mb/s VBR)

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (100 to 200 Mb/s VBR)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s VBR)

H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (240 to 222 Mb/s VBR)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (89 to 222 Mb/s VBR)

H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (60 to 100 Mb/s VBR)
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (50 to 100 Mb/s VBR)

H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps (50 to 200 Mb/s VBR)
External Recording External Recording Raw 16-Bit
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 8K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 25p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 59.94p
Codecs Codecs H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit, H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Max bitrate Max bitrate 600Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 120fps
Active cooling Active cooling No
Audio recording Audio recording 16-bit 48 kHz LPCM, 2-channel
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter No

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 2x CFexpress Type A / SDXC UHS-II

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes
IBIS rating IBIS rating 8 stops

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Full-size Type-A
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Battery Battery NP-FZ100
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 530 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 530 shots
CIPA video recording time CIPA video recording time Approx. 100 min
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 638g (1 lb 6.5 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 131.3 x 96.9 x 82.4 mm (5.17 x 3.81 x 3.24 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 723g (1 lb 9.5 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20