How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a7 IV vs Sony a7 V
Short AnswerSony a7 V wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionSony a7 V
Continuous ShootingSony a7 V
Image StabilizationSony a7 V
Autofocus PointsTie
Battery LifeSony a7 V
WeightSony a7 IV
Launch PriceSony a7 IV
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A32.7
B33
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B30
Stabilization (Stops)
A5.5
B7.5
Battery (Shots)
A520
B630
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A658
B695
AF Points
A759
B759
Form Factor
131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm
130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7 IV If…
- Lighter body (658 g vs 695 g)
- Costs less at launch ($2499 vs $2899)
Choose Sony a7 V If…
- Higher resolution (33 MP vs 32.7 MP)
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (7.5 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- Higher battery life (630 shots vs 520 shots)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7 IV | Sony a7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 32.7 MP | 33 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Partially stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 5.5 Stops | 7.5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | 759 |
| Low-Light AF | -4 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | 30 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 3.68M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Multi-axis tilt |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 60p | 4K 120p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 658 g | 695 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 520 Shots | 630 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2499 | 2899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.