Sony a7R a7R V 2023
The 61MP full-frame Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI unit deliver precise subject-detection autofocus. Its 9.44m-dot EVF with 120 fps refresh and 8-stop IBIS enable sharp, stabilized handheld shooting. This camera best suits studio and landscape photographers who need extreme resolution and reliable tracking for detailed stills, not fast-paced travel work.
About This Camera
The 61MP full-frame Exmor R sensor and BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI unit deliver precise subject-detection autofocus. Its 9.44m-dot EVF with 120 fps refresh and 8-stop IBIS enable sharp, stabilized handheld shooting. This camera best suits studio and landscape photographers who need extreme resolution and reliable tracking for detailed stills, not fast-paced travel work.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 61MP full-frame
- Burst fps 10
- Video 8K @60fps
- Ibis
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong sensor (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average social proof (19th percentile) 19th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR |
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 9440000 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony a7R a7R V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 61MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony a7R a7R V | 63.2 | 99.2 | 35.8 | 65.2 | 63.9 | 72.4 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 18 | 19 | 98 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.8 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 97.9 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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