Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Sony
Alpha 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Released Oct 2022
Alpha 7R V is 1 year newer.
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
Wins
Alpha 7R V
9 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 68 frames)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,686,400)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 33 MP)
- AAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
Alpha 7 IV is 1mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Alpha 7R V.
Alpha 7 IV is 65 g lighter than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm Alpha 7 IV · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 68 frames — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 96.4, 79.8
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 723 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 693 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 96.9, 82.4
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Alpha 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Alpha 7 IV or Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7R V — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 IV or the Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 65 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7 IV and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
Alpha 7 IV: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 IV and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The Alpha 7 IV is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.