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 a7S III 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
Autofocus PointsTie
WeightSony a7 V
Launch PriceSony a7 V
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A12.1
B33
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B30
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A699
B695
AF Points
A759
B759
Form Factor
128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7S III If…
Choose Sony a7 V If…
- Higher resolution (33 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- Lighter body (695 g vs 699 g)
- Costs less at launch ($2899 vs $3499)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7S III | Sony a7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 12.1 MP | 33 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Partially stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | — | 7.5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | 759 |
| Low-Light AF | -6 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 | 9.44M | 3.68M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Multi-axis tilt |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 120p | 4K 120p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | S-Log3 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 699 g | 695 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 630 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3499 | 2899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.