Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
The 61MP Exmor R sensor and dedicated AI processing unit deliver real-time subject recognition AF across 693 points, with the BIONZ XR engine enabling 10fps bursts and 8K 24p video. A 9.44M-dot EVF refreshing at 120fps and a 3.2-inch 4-axis articulating touchscreen provide precise framing, while the 657g body stays portable. This mirrorless is best for studio photographers needing 61MP detail and AI tracking, and for hybrid shooters producing 4K 60p 10-bit footage.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 693 |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 440 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a7R a7R V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 693 | 1053 | 493 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 723 | 590 | 820 | 476 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a7R a7R V | 94 | 98.8 | 97.7 | 72.3 | 95.3 | 72.4 | 92.5 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 98.5 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.5 | 89 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.4 | 91.6 | 80.6 | 91.3 | 97.4 | 95.7 | 83.6 | 85.4 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.3 | 91.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93 | 49 | 90.3 | 99.2 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |