Sony A7R V vs Sony a9 III
Sony A7R V vs Sony a9 III
When comparing Sony a9 III and Sony A7R V, which one is better?
1. Weight Comparison
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you'll have to be able to hold it for long periods of times and carry it around with you. Sony a9 III is the lighter camera at 617 g compared to the weight of Sony A7R V at 723 g. This means that a9 III weighs 14.66% less than A7R V.
Winner: Sony a9 III
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be cumbersome to carry with you and might also make your wrists hurt from handling the camera for long periods of time. Just make sure the camera you choose to buy is not too heavy when combined with your lens of choice.
2. Internal Raw Video Support
Neither Sony a9 III or Sony A7R V features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony A7R V and Sony a9 III:
| Sony A7R V | Sony a9 III | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 723 g | 617 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Sony E |
| Resolutions | Missing | 3840x2160 |
| Shutter Type | Missing | Global Shutter |
| Storage | Missing | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I, CFexpress Type A |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Film Camera or Still Camera | Stills | Stills |
| Digital or analog | Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) | 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | Missing |
| Internal Raw Video | No | No |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | No |
| Color | Missing | Black |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | Missing | 24.6 MP |
| Crop Factor | Missing | 1x |
| Streaming over USB | Missing | Yes |
| Image Output Formats | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW, HEIF |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Missing | Full Frame |
| External RAW Video Recording | Missing | Yes |