Camera Comparison
Sony α7 vs Sony a7 V
Key Differences
- Sony a7 V has a better contrast detect points (425 vs 25).
- Sony a7 V has a better phase detect points (759 vs 117).
- Sony a7 V has a better continuous shooting (30 fps vs 5 fps).
- Sony a7 V has a better buffer (raw) (95 shots vs 21 shots).
- Sony a7 V has a better 1080p recording (Up to 240p vs Up to 60p).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 24.3 MP | 33 MP |
| Max Image Size | 1080p | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 25600 | 100 – 51200 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 25600 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 5 fps | 30 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 21 shots | 95 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | − | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| Recording Limit | 29 min | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 117 | 759 |
| Contrast Detect Points | 25 | 425 |
| Low Light AF | -1 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | No | Yes |
| Animal AF | No | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.71x | 0.78x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 0.92M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | 4-Axis Tilting |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | − | v5.3 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 | $2,898 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 126.9×94.4×48.2 mm | 130.3×96.4×82.4 mm |
| Weight | 474g (1.04 lb) | 695g (1.53 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 270 shots | 630 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 340 shots | 750 shots |
| Battery Type | NP-FW50 | NP-FZ100 |
