Sony A7R V has the same 61MP sensor but insane leap in AI autofocus
Sony's new full-frame mirrorless camera has the same 61-megapixel sensor as A7R IV, but a new AI autofocus system and subject-tracking modes
The Sony A7R V was launched in October and announced via a live stream on the Sony Alpha YouTube channel. The camera sports a 61MP sensor and 8K video capabilities, and is undoubtedly one of the best Sony cameras, with its cutting-edge AI autofocus technology, and improved handling over the Sony A7R IV.
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As Digital Camera World's Managing Editor, and the previous Editor of the global magazine Digital Photographer, Lauren has been covering the photography and tech industry, including the latest cameras, for over ten years. She's a Sony fan – having used the Sony A7 III for the past few years – and is currently reviewing the Sony Xperia 5 IV smartphone.
Potential leaked image of Sony A7R V
It's Sony Alpha launch day!
Another last-minute image has leaked on Sony Alpha Rumors, showing what is purportedly the mode dial of the Sony A7R V. From this, the website infers that the new camera has the same controls as the Sony A7 IV and that the C1 button sits higher to accommodate what is said to be a new 4-axis tilt / flip screen (similar to the Panasonic S1H).
Early rumblings are that the Sony A7R V will cost £3,999 in the UK, which is approximately $4,630 / AU$7,140. What do you think, does that sound fair?
Lots of wild guesses (and daft guesses) on the video chat and comments section about what this announcement will be.
The live chat is just going bananas with silliness.
We're at the UK camera launch
Spoiler alert: our Sony A7R V review is right here
Aaaaaaaaaaand we're live!
Ooh, "a new AI processing unit" where "the resolution of R meets new imaging intelligence"
61MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, combined with Bionz XR processor.
The AF now recognizes challenging subjects that are small, or facing backwards; faces that are in profile, facing down, or backlit.
60% improvement in human eye recognition
40% improvement in animal recognition, including animals facing backwards
Car AF, train AF, airplane AF, and WORLD FIRST insect AF head and body recognition
Up to 10fps burst shooting with full AF/AE
Visible light + IR sensor now powers AI white balance
Sony is teasing deep learning and cloud computation in a rather nebulous way
Now boasting 8 stops of image stabilization. Which seems… optimistic, given Sony's IBIS system
Pixel shift 240.8MP images now offers correction for leaves and people movement
Wahay! Full readout 8K 24/25p video
Quick switching to 26MP APS-C crop images
6.2K binning-free 4K 60p with S-Cinetone
AI real-time recognition applies to video shooting, too
14 stops of "latitude"
Focus Map is back, in case it didn't give you a headache before
Hooray, focus breathing correction!
Oooh, the 9.44 million-dot EVF is back as well
Dual SD / CFexpress A memory card slots
THE MENUS FINALLY SUPPORT TOUCH CONTROL! HALLELUJAH!
Shoot in "severe professional situations with confidence" thanks to the weather sealing
8K shooting seems limited to 30 minutes due to overheating
