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Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket — full-frame · 2022
Sony

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket

full-frame · 2022

93
/ 100
From $5,218
VS
Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket wins by 1
Sony A7 IV · Body only — full-frame · 2021
Sony

Sony A7 IV · Body only

full-frame · 2021

92
/ 100
From $2,498
Specdex verdict

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket lands at 93 and Sony A7 IV · Body only at 92. That puts Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Sony A7 IV · Body only if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Tie

Compared on the photo sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Video

Tie

Compared on the video sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony A7 IV · Body only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony A7 IV · Body only more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $5,218).

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket 93
vs
92 Sony A7 IV · Body only

Score breakdown

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket
93
photo 93
video 89
autofocus 91
ergonomics 86
Sony A7 IV · Body only
92
photo 92
video 88
autofocus 90
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket versus Sony A7 IV · Body only — full spec comparison
Spec Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket Sony A7 IV · Body only
Format
full-frame
full-frame
Release year
2022
2021

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

Sony A7 IV · Body only

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

FAQ: Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket vs Sony A7 IV · Body only

Which is better, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket or Sony A7 IV · Body only? +

Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket worth the price? +

At $5,218, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.

Is Sony A7 IV · Body only worth the price? +

At $2,498, Sony A7 IV · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.

Does Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket or Sony A7 IV · Body only last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit · with L-bracket or Sony A7 IV · Body only? +

Sony A7 IV · Body only — more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $5,218). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.