Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Sony
Alpha 7R III
42MP workhorse for landscape and studio before the A7R IV/V era.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2017
Alpha 7 V is 8.1 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
Alpha 7R III
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 399)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7R III
127 × 96 × 74 mm
657 g (1.45 lb / 23.18 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 3mm wider, 1mm taller, and 9mm thicker than Alpha 7R III.
Alpha 7 V is 38 g heavier than Alpha 7R III.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 74mm Alpha 7R III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R III
127 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R III
127 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7R III
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R III
✓ 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 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R III
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.9, 95.6, 73.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Resolution
42.4 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Weight
657 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
650 shots vs 630 shots — 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 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Alpha 7R III
Pros
- ✓42MP proven
- ✓10fps with AF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 8K
- –Older AF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or Alpha 7R III?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Alpha 7R III — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7R III?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and Alpha 7R III is 42.4 MP, so the Alpha 7R III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7R III have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R III has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 V or the Alpha 7R III?
Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R III reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7R III?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and Alpha 7R III weighs 657 g, so the Alpha 7R III is 38 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7R III record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R III: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7R III weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. Alpha 7R III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 650 shots for the Alpha 7R III, giving the Alpha 7R III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and Alpha 7R III at $3,199. The Alpha 7 V is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.