Sony Alpha a7R V

High-resolution powerhouse with AI-driven autofocus precision

Sony Alpha a7R V
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 19
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model ILCE-7RM5

Key Features

SENSOR 61.0MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ XR processor with dedicated AI processing unit
AUTOFOCUS 693-point phase-detection AF with real-time AI subject recognition
PHASE DETECTION High-density focal plane phase-detection covering 79% of the frame
VIDEO 8K 24p, 4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
STABILIZATION 8-stop 5-axis in-body image stabilization
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking
VIEWFINDER 9.44 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 4-axis multi-angle 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.2, HDMI Type A
MEMORY CARD Dual slots supporting SD UHS-II and CFexpress Type A
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive dust and moisture resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 440 shots (EVF) / 530 shots (LCD) with NP-FZ100

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a7R V

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via lens ring or command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony Alpha a7R V

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Sony Alpha a7R V Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 35mm Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 61.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-32,000 (expandable 50-102,400)
Autofocus Fast Hybrid AF (693 phase-detection points)
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 8K 24p / 4K 60p
Stabilization 8-stop In-body 5-axis
Viewfinder 9.44M-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.2-inch 2.1M-dot 4-axis tilting touchscreen
Memory Card Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI Type A, Mic, Headphone, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 723g (with battery and memory card)
Dimensions 131.3 x 96.9 x 82.4 mm