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Sony Alpha 7R III (ILCE-7RM3A) vs Sony Alpha 7R V

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SonyAlpha 7R III (ILCE-7RM3A)SonyAlpha 7R V
Overview
ReleasedJune 2021November 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.7 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution42.4 MP61 MP
Largest image7952 × 53049504 × 6336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 43.6 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor. Pixel Shift Multi Shooting combines four shifted exposures, requiring a static camera/subject and computer processing.Approximately 62.5 million total pixels; 3:2 sensor. Pixel Shift Multi Shooting combines four or 16 exposures on a computer; 16-frame output is 19008 × 12672. Compatible Imaging Edge software can correct small movements, but camera or subject movement can still spoil compositing.
Image formatsJPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.3, including uncompressed RAW.JPEG, HEIF, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; Sony ARW 4.0, compressed, lossless-compressed or uncompressed RAW.
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400.Standard still-image ISO 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400.
Image processorBIONZ X and front-end LSI.BIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit.
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
AutofocusFast Hybrid AF with 399 full-frame phase-detection points and 425 contrast points. Human and animal Eye AF for stills; phase-point coverage differs with APS-C lenses and crop modes.Fast Hybrid AF with 693 full-frame phase-detection points and 25 contrast points; phase coverage approximately 79%. Recognises people, animals, birds, insects, cars/trains and aircraft. APS-C lenses change phase-point count; recognition depends on selected mode and subject.
ShutterFocal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/8000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second. Electronic first curtain and silent shooting supported.–
Burst detailUp to approximately 10 fps with AF/AE tracking, or approximately 8 fps with live view; Sony claims up to 76 compressed RAW/JPEG or 28 uncompressed RAW frames under its test conditions. Settings and shooting conditions affect actual performance.Up to approximately 10 fps mechanical Hi+ with AF/AE tracking, or 8 fps with live view; electronic Hi+ up to 7 fps in Sony's launch footnote. Buffer claim is 583 compressed RAW, 135 uncompressed RAW or over 1000 JPEG frames using Sony CEA-G160T CFexpress Type A and Hi+ under maker conditions.
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; Sony claims 5.5 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off. Correction depends on lens compatibility.Five-axis sensor shift; Sony claims 8 stops under CIPA pitch/yaw conditions with FE 50mm F1.2 GM and long-exposure noise reduction off. Active video stabilisation narrows the field of view and is unavailable in 8K and 120p modes.
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps7680 × 4320 at 24 fps
Video detail4K 3840 × 2160 recording up to 30p in NTSC mode or 25p in PAL mode; Super 35mm mode provides full-pixel readout without binning, while full-frame 4K is a separate mode. HLG, S-Log2 and S-Log3 supported.Japanese/NTSC recording includes 7680 × 4320 XAVC HS 8K at 24p, 10-bit 4:2:0. 8K and 4K 60p use an approximately 1.2× narrower field of view. 4K supports 10-bit 4:2:2; Super 35mm 30p/24p oversamples without binning. Full HD 120p is a lower-resolution mode. S-Cinetone, S-Log3 and HLG supported; USB streaming resolution is separate from internal recording.
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets.Stereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; compatible Multi Interface Shoe accessories enable 24-bit or four-channel digital audio.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots2,359,2962,095,104
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailThis separately marketed ILCE-7RM3A revision has a 2,359,296-dot LCD, compared with 1,440,000 dots on the original ILCE-7RM3. Screen tilts approximately 107° up and 41° down; touch focus and touchpad operation supported.Four-axis TFT LCD combines tilt with side-opening rotation; approximately 98° up, 40° down, 180° sideways and 270° rotation in the open position.
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch Quad-VGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 3,686,400 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.78× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity.0.64-inch Quad-XGA OLED with 9,437,184 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.90× magnification; selectable 60/120 fps display.
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)640 photographs530 photographs
Body weight572 g638 g
Release detailSony Japan's discontinued-model archive lists June 2021 for ILCE-7RM3A; no precise sale day is claimed. This is a Japanese release month, not a UK date.Sony Japan specifies 25 November 2022 for ILCE-7RM5; this is the Japanese on-sale date, not a UK release claim. The Sony UK press-centre article reproduces a North American announcement with December shipping, so that is not treated as a UK date.
Recording mediaTwo media slots; one UHS-II-compatible SD slot and one SD/Memory Stick slot. Simultaneous and relay recording supported.Two multi-format slots, each accepting CFexpress Type A or UHS-I/UHS-II SD; simultaneous, separate-media and relay recording. Type B cards are not supported.
PortsUSB Type-C with SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps, Multi/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, sync terminal and Multi Interface Shoe.USB Type-C at 10 Gbps, Multi/Micro USB, full-size HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, sync terminal and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe.
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1.Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0; no NFC in exact maker specification.
Battery life detailNP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 640 photographs using the LCD or 530 using the viewfinder. In-camera charging and power via USB Type-C or Multi/Micro USB.NP-FZ100; CIPA approximately 530 photographs with LCD or 440 with viewfinder. USB Type-C Power Delivery charging and power supported.
DimensionsApproximately 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 62.7 mm.Approximately 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 72.3 mm.
Weight detailApproximately 572 g body only according to Sony Japan; 657 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.Approximately 638 g body only; 723 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy covers and internal frame; dust- and moisture-resistant design, not a waterproof rating.–
In the boxPower cord, NP-FZ100 battery, cable protector, BC-QZ1 charger, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and USB Type-C cable, according to Sony UK.NP-FZ100 battery, BC-QZ1 charger, power cord, cable protector, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and USB-A to USB-C cable, according to Sony UK.

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