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Sony a7R IV

82points

Sony a7R V

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125 facts in comparison

Sony a7R IV vs Sony a7R V

Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V

Why is Sony a7R IV better than Sony a7R V?

  • 140 shots longer battery life
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    670 shotsvs530 shots
  • Has a built-in focus motor
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  • 58 g lighter
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    665 gvs723 g
  • Has a built-in HDR mode
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  • Can create panoramas in-camera
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  • 7.3% less body volume
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    965.95 cm³vs1041.97 cm³
  • Has a tilting viewfinder
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  • Has NFC
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Why is Sony a7R V better than Sony a7R IV?

  • 126 more focus points
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    693vs567
  • 1.6x better video recording quality (main camera)
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    4320 x 24 fpsvs2160 x 30 fps
  • 660k dots higher resolution (screen)
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    2100k dotsvs1440k dots
  • 6.67% bigger screen size
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    3.2"vs3"
  • 500 Mbps higher movie recording bitrate
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    600 Mbpsvs100 Mbps
  • Supports lossless compressed raw
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  • Can combine image stabilization
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  • 0.9 newer Bluetooth version
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    5vs4.1

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User reviews

Overall rating

Sony a7R IV
9.0
3 User reviews
Sony a7R IV
9.0/10
3 User reviews
Sony a7R V
0 User reviews
Sony a7R V
0 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
2 votes
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Video quality

10.0/10
2 votes
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Controls

9.0/10
2 votes
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Low-light performance

10.0/10
2 votes
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Autofocus

10.0/10
2 votes
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Comments

Errol

Errol

2 years ago

8 / 10

Full-frame 24x36 casing, a raw diamond

Errol

Errol

2 years ago

8 / 10

Very high-end with Sony, it plays in the big leagues like Hasselblad, GFX 100... A pioneer in mirrorless casings, it surpasses far beyond the pioneers like Canon or Nikon. With lenses that are second to none, it stands up high even to its older brother, the A1. It continues to keep ahead of the Canon EOS 5Ds/r and even the R5. It is here for many years to come... A good investment for a beautiful object

Pros

  • No mirror so no shutter that will wear out
  • Everything is controlled electronically
  • Ask it for the moon, it can do it.

Cons

  • No mirror so no reflex viewfinder.
  • Everything is controlled electronically
  • A complex machine, with too many options
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Abe

Abe

2 years ago

9 / 10

Quality is obviously better than its competitors

Abe

Abe

2 years ago

9 / 10

Amazing quality! I plan to use it for wildlife and landscapes. The images quality is obvious when compared to similar cameras in price. Smooth and balanced well. Slightly heavy then I wish but not worth complaining. I highly recommend this camera!

0 users found this helpful
Riko

Riko

1 year ago

10 / 10

Profesjonalny aparat

Riko

Riko

1 year ago

10 / 10

0 users found this helpful

Design

Type

Mirrorless

Mirrorless

The type of camera.
viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution

1440k dots

2100k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
EVF resolution

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9440k dots

An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.
has a built-in focus motor
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).

Optics

sensor size

Full frame

Full frame

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount

Sony E

Sony A

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO

32000 ISO

32000 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO

102800 ISO

102400 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.
has AF tracking
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

Videography

video recording (main camera)

2160 x 30 fps

4320 x 24 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate

100 Mbps

600 Mbps

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

670 shots

530 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power

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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

supports Wi-Fi
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
has pixel shift shot
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.
shoots raw
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
Sony a7R IV
Sony a7R V
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.

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