Sony Alpha 7R V

Sophisticated new AI autofocus ; Versatile 4-axis touchscreen ; Improved in-body stabilization ; Class-leading EVF

No 4K/120p mode ; CFexpress Type A cards are pricey

The Sony A7R V brings some welcome polish and usability improvements to the 'Resolution' series, then tops it off with highly sophisticated autofocus tracking skills. With 8K video also on board, the camera is built for hybrid shooters as much as for...

Really smart and fast autofocus ; High-resolution sensor ; Shoots up to 8K videos ; 5-axis stabilisation ; USB-C Power Delivery charging

It's not cheap ; You'll need CFExpress Type A to get the most out of it ; 8K is cropped

Sony's latest 'R' series camera cranks things up a notch, adding impossibly smart autofocusing and tracking capabilities to a camera that was already very good. We suspect it'll become the camera of choice for experienced photographers who do a lot of...

Superb high-resolution still images ; Great handling ; Logical button layout and menu interface ; Quick and smart auto-focusing ; Swift operation

Expensive ; Less than average battery life ; Pixel Shift mode does not offer enough value for effort

The TLDR version: Despite a hefty price tag and mediocre battery life, the Sony Alpha 7R V is probably the best full-frame still camera in the market right now.

Stabilized 60MP full-frame sensor ; 7fps Raw capture at top quality ; Smart tracking focus powered by AI ; Huge, ultra-sharp EVF ; Clever dual-tilting touch screen ; Configurable controls and touch menu system ; Dual card slots work with CFe (Type A)...

Sensor readout speed limits e-shutter and video ; Multi-shot requires desktop stitching software ; Raw quality drops off at 10fps drive

The Sony a7R V takes everything photographers loved about the a7R IV and makes it a little bit better. Faster, smarter autofocus, a gorgeous EVF, and a clever dual-hinged display make it our favorite high-pixel camera.