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 7S III
12MP low-light video specialist with 4K 120p, 16-bit RAW HDMI, and excellent autofocus.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Alpha 7 V is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
Alpha 7S III
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,686,400)
- BAlpha 7S III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 5.5 stops)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7S III
129 × 97 × 81 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 1mm shorter than Alpha 7S III but it is also 1mm wider and 2mm thicker.
Alpha 7 V is 4 g lighter than Alpha 7S III.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 81mm Alpha 7S III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7S III
129 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7S III
129 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7S III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7S 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7S III
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.9, 80.8
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓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 7S III
Pros
- ✓Best-in-class low light
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Full-size HDMI
- ✓Strong IBIS
Cons
- –12MP stills limit
- –Older generation now
- –No 8K
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Alpha 7S III — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and Alpha 7S III is 12.1 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7S III have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7S III has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 7 V or the Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7S III reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7S III?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and Alpha 7S III weighs 699 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 4 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7S III record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7S III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and Alpha 7S III weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. Alpha 7S III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 600 shots for the Alpha 7S III, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and Alpha 7S III at $3,499. The Alpha 7 V is $600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.