Sony a7R V
Sony

a7R V

$3,899~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 1, 2022
Full-Frame
Sensor
61MP
Resolution
8K
Max Video
IBIS
10fps
Burst
693
AF Points

Who the Sony a7R V is for

The Sony a7R V is a 61MP full-frame mirrorless camera, aimed at high-resolution detail work.

  • A 61MP full-frame sensor delivering extreme detail for landscape, studio and commercial work.
  • A dedicated AI processing unit drives advanced subject recognition, including human pose estimation, for sticky autofocus.
  • 8K video, in-body stabilization rated up to 8 stops and a unique 4-axis multi-angle rear screen.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 61MP of detail with room to crop.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Paid/professional work — dual card slots and a sealed body for reliability.

How the Sony a7R V compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight723g (1.59 lb)4th heaviest of 25
Price (MSRP)$3,899joint 9th most expensive of 25
Resolution61MPjoint highest of 25
4K frame rate60pjoint 8th fastest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 61MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR
Effective Resolution61 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 32000
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting10 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution8K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 60p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points693
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution9.44M dots
EVF Magnification0.9x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD Type4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5.2
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$3,899
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions131.3×96.9×82.4 mm
Weight723g (1.59 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)530 shots
Battery Life (LCD)600 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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