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Sony Alpha 7R V vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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SonyAlpha 7R VSonyAlpha DSLR-A230
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022June 2009
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessDSLR
Sensor formatFull frameAPS-C
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSCCD
Sensor dimensions35.7 × 23.8 mm23.6 × 15.8 mm
Effective resolution61 MP10.2 MP
Largest image9504 × 63363872 × 2592
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–3200
Sensor detailApproximately 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.Approximately 10.8 million total pixels; RGB primary-colour filter, anti-static coating and sensor-shift dust reduction
Image formatsJPEG, HEIF, RAW, RAW+JPEG and RAW+HEIF; Sony ARW 4.0, compressed, lossless-compressed or uncompressed RAW.JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG; Sony ARW 2.1
ISO detailStandard still-image ISO 100–32000; expanded ISO 50–102400.–
Image processorBIONZ XR and dedicated AI processing unit.BIONZ
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony A-mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst10 fps2.5 fps
Lens detail–Compatible Sony, Minolta and Konica Minolta A-mount lenses; lens specifications depend on the fitted lens
AutofocusFast 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.TTL phase-detection with nine points, including central cross sensor; single, automatic and continuous AF, manual focus and Eye-start AF
Shutter–Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailUp 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.Maximum approximately 2.5 fps; up to six RAW or three RAW+JPEG frames, depending on recording media and conditions
Stabilisation detailFive-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.SteadyShot INSIDE shifts the image sensor
Flash–Automatic pop-up flash; guide number 10 m at ISO 100; ADI and pre-flash TTL; Alpha-system external flash support
Exposure controls–Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual; automatic and six scene modes; 40-segment honeycomb metering
Video
Highest video resolution7680 × 4320 at 24 fps–
Video detailJapanese/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.No movie recording; HDMI supports still-image playback
AudioStereo microphone; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; compatible Multi Interface Shoe accessories enable 24-bit or four-channel digital audio.–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3.2″2.7″
Screen dots2,095,104230,400
TouchscreenYesNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailFour-axis TFT LCD combines tilt with side-opening rotation; approximately 98° up, 40° down, 180° sideways and 270° rotation in the open position.Fixed TFT Clear Photo LCD; manual brightness adjustment
Viewfinder detail0.64-inch Quad-XGA OLED with 9,437,184 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.90× magnification; selectable 60/120 fps display.Pentamirror; approximately 95% coverage and 0.83× magnification with a 50 mm lens at infinity, −1m⁻¹
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)530 photographs510 photographs
Body weight638 g450 g
Release detailSony 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.Sony Japan announced the body and lens kits on 18 May 2009 for 25 June sale; Imaging Resource reports US shipping began in June 2009, so the catalogue retains month precision.
Recording mediaTwo 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.SD, SDHC, Memory Stick PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo
PortsUSB Type-C at 10 Gbps, Multi/Micro USB, full-size HDMI, microphone and headphone sockets, sync terminal and digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe.USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini HDMI Type C and Alpha accessory shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-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 530 photographs with LCD or 440 with viewfinder. USB Type-C Power Delivery charging and power supported.NP-FH50; approximately 510 shots under CIPA conditions; maker's launch table uses flash for 50% of shots
Charging–Supplied BC-VH1 battery charger; optional AC-PW10AM adapter
DimensionsApproximately 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm (width × height × maximum depth); grip-to-monitor depth 72.3 mm.Approximately 128 × 97 × 67.5 mm (width × height × depth), excluding projections
Weight detailApproximately 638 g body only; 723 g with battery and memory card; lens excluded.Approximately 450 g body only, excluding battery, recording media and accessories
Colours–Black
In the boxNP-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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