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Sony Alpha 7R V Compared to the Sony Alpha 7R IV, IVA
| Specifications | Sony Alpha 7R V | Sony Alpha 7R IV, IVA |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2019 |
| Megapixels | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| Total Pixels | 62.5 | 62.5 |
| Sensor Size | 35.7 × 23.8mm | 35.7 × 23.8mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 9504 x 6336 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Pixel Size | 3.76µm | 3.76µm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/6.1 | f/6.1 |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | 99.3 | 99.3 |
| Sensor Stabilization | Y | Y |
| Lens Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | Fast Hybrid AF(phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
| Points | 35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode wi th FF lens: 693 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 567 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF) | 35 mm full frame: 567 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with full-frame lens: 325 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 247 points (phase-detection AF)/425 points (contrast-detection AF) |
| Working Range | EV -4 – 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) | EV -3 – 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Point Selection | Wide / Zone / Center Fix / Spot / Expand Spot / Tracking | Wide (567 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Microadjustment | Yes | |
| Touch & Drag AF | Y | |
| Eye Detection AF | Y | Y |
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | 1200-zone evaluative metering (Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard / Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight) | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Metering Range | EV -3 – 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) | EV -3 – 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached) |
| Exposure Comp | +/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) | +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps)) |
| AEB | Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 2/3/5/7/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light) | Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments. |
| Light Flicker Mode | Y | Y |
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Still images: ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers from 50 to 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) | Still images: ISO 100–32000 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit) |
| Shutter Speed | Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies (NTSC mode): 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow s hutter mode), Movies (PAL mode): 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode) | Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | 0.64" (1.6 cm) electronic, OLED, 9.44 million dots | 0.5" (1.3 cm) electronic, UXGA OLED Tru-Finder, 5.76 million dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.90x | Approx. 0.78x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 25mm | Approx. 23mm |
| Information | Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gaug e, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph asized display during REC | Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram, For viewfinder, Monitor Off |
| DOF Preview | Yes (via Setting Effect) | Yes (via Setting Effect) |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 3.15" (8.2cm) TFT, 4-Axis Multi-Angle Touch Screen, approx 2,095,104 dots. | 2.95" (7.5cm) TFT, Tilting, 1,440,000 dots, adjustable up by approx. 107 degrees, down by approx. 41 degrees Revision A: 2,359,296 dots |
| Coating | ||
| Brightness Adj | Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode | Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode |
| Display Options | Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gaug e, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emph asized display during REC | Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Display Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | N/A (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | N/A |
| Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| X-Sync | 1/250 s (35 mm full frame), 1/320 s (APS-C) | 1/250 s |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | Yes/Yes |
| External Flash Comp | Sony α System Flash, Multi Interface Shoe | Sony α System Flash |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode) | AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ) |
| Picture Styles | Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Stil l, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, H LG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps)) |
| Image Processing | Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion | Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., Focus Bracket, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket |
| Continuous Shooting | Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps | Hi+: max. 10 fps, Hi: max. 8 fps, Mid: max. 6fps, Lo: max. 3 fps3 |
| Shutter Lag | 20ms | 20ms |
| Viewfinder Blackout | ||
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | STD 60 fps / HI 120 fps | |
| Focusing | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous A F), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus | AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus |
| Metering | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard / Large), Entire Sc reen Avg., Highlight | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
| Display Options | Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emphasized display during REC | Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Digital Level Gauge, Histogram, For viewfinder, Monitor Off |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEI F (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) |
| Image Size | 35mm full frame L: 9504 x 6336 (60 M), M: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), S: 4752 x 3168 (15 M), APS-C M: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), S: 4752 x 316 8 (15 M) | 3:2 Ratio 35 mm full frame L: 9504 x 6336 (60 M), M: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), S: 4752 x 3168 (15M) APS-C L: 6240 x 4160 (26 M), M: 4752 x 3168 (15M), S: 3120 x 2080 (6.5 M) 4:3 Ratio 35 mm full frame L: 8448 x 6336 (54 M), M: 5552 x 4160 (23 M), S: 4224 x 3168 (13M) APS-C L: 5552 x 4160 (23 M), M: 4224 x 3168 (13 M), S: 2768 x 2080 (5.8 M) 16:9 Ratio 35 mm full frame L: 9504 x 5344 (51 M), M: 6240 x 3512 (22 M), S: 4752 x 2672 (13M) APS-C L: 6240 x 3512 (22 M), M: 4752 x 2672 (13 M), S: 3120 x 1752 (5.5 M) 1:1 Ratio 35 mm full frame L: 6336 x 6336 (40 M), M: 4160 x 4160 (17 M), S: 3168 x 3168 (10M) APS-C L: 4160 x 4160 (17 M), M: 3168 x 3168 (10M), S: 2080 x 2080 (4.3 M) |
| Movie Type | XAVC S, XAVC HS | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Movie Size | MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 8K) 7680 x 4320 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 24p (400 Mbps / 200 Mbps) , 7680 x 4320 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 25p (400 M bps / 200 Mbps)] MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC HS 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps / 75 M bps / 45 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps / 30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps / 75 Mbps / 45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mb ps / 100 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps / 50 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4: 2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.)): 50p (200 Mbps / 100 Mbps) MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (150 Mbps), 3 0p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps) 5 , 24p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbp s / 60 Mbps),3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (200 Mbps), 30p (140 Mbps), 24p (100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps) MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 120p (100 Mbps / 60 M bps), 60p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 30p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps / 60 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps / 25 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps / 16 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (50 Mbp s), 30p (50 Mbps), 24p (50 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):50p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps) MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (600 Mbps), 30p (300 Mbps), 24p (240 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, P AL) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps) MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S-I HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.): 60p (222 Mbps), 30 p (111 Mbps), 24p (89 Mbps),1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps) SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps | XAVC S 4K (NTSC): 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60 M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH) XAVC S 4K (PAL): 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 16M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17 M, FH) |
| Movie Length | ||
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0 (2.4 GHz) | Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC |
| GPS | Can be synchronized with connected mobile device | |
| Custom Functions | ||
| LCD Panel / Illumination | No / No | No / No |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Sound Memo | No | |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | USB Type-C SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible | USB Type-C SuperSpeed (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| Other Interface | HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | Dual Multi slot for SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I/II)/CFexpress Type A | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FZ100 | Rechargeable NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | Approx. (Still Images) Approx. 440 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) (Movie, actual recording) Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min (LCD monitor) (CIP A standard) (Movie, continuous recording) Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) | Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder)/approx. 670 shots (LCD monitor) |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC-UUD12 AC Adapter, BC-QZ1 Battery Charger, USB Power Delivery-compatible | AC-UUD12 AC Adapter, BC-QZ1 Battery Charger |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | Magnesium Alloy body covers |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Operating Environment | 32–104°F / 0–40°C | 32–104°F / 0–40°C |
| Dimensions Inches | 5.25 x 3.79 x 3.25" (131.3 x 96.9 x 82.4mm) | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.2" (128.9 x 96.4 x 77.5mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 25.6 oz (723g) | 23.5 oz (665g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | ||
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built-in | Built-in |
| Compatible Lenses | Sony E-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Battery Grip | VG-C4EM Buy ► | VG-C4EM Buy ► |
| Remote | Sony Remote Control with Multi-terminal cable, Compatible infrared remote | |
| Other | ||
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