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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A7R V

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The A7R IV wins 2 of 5 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the A7R V wins 3 (stabilization, max video). The A7R IV isn't sold new at the stores we track.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.A 61MP full-frame body for photographers who crop hard or print large; its 10fps burst and 4K video are secondary strengths.
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3 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, max video.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Sony A7R IV128.9 × 96.4 × 67.3 mm · 665 g
  • Sony A7R V131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm · 723 g

Where they differ

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A7R IVA7R V
PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$3,498
CameraFits score7.38.6BEST
PHOTO
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.5.5 stops8 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals · down to −3 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K8KBEST
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p4K 60p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60p1.2x crop
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—18.3 ms · 4K full width, CineD
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.—10-bit 4:2:2
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.S-Log3S-Log2/S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.None16-bit RAW over HDMI
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.670 shotsBEST530 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.665 gBEST723 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.78×9.44M-dot, 0.9×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-II2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II

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