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Customers like the picture quality, autofocus, and camera quality of the digital camera. They mention it delivers amazing detail in images, the high resolution makes for more useful creativity, and the 8K video is beyond stunning. Some are also happy with the functionality, quality, and build quality. However, some customers have different opinions on ease of use and value for money.

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22 customers mention "Picture quality"20 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the camera. They mention it has a 61-megapixel sensor that delivers amazing detail in images. The high resolution makes for more useful creativity, and the crystal-clear shots. 8K video is beyond stunning.

"...The A7R5 has a 61 MP sensor that delivers amazing detail in images. I often crop my images and really benefit from the sensor size...." Read more

"...I was tempted to dock one star for the menu, but the camera is so good, I will stay with the 5 stars...." Read more

"...camera came with the AI auto focusing, subject, recognition, and 61 megapixels. The shutter is as fast as they come...." Read more

"...I thought my old Nikon D7200 was good. I got crystal-clear shots, it had enough features to keep me learning and pleased, and I loved the dials and..." Read more

14 customers mention "Autofocus"14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the autofocus of the digital camera. They mention it's fast and magnificent. It does a great job anticipating the focus or predicting where the eye is. The camera comes with the AI autofocus, subject recognition, and 61 megapixels.

"...IP streaming capability, WiFi MIMO 5 (5 GHz or 2.4 GHz), Fast/Slow Motion Support. One thing it doesn't have is the GPS Positioning...." Read more

"...Plus, this camera came with the AI auto focusing, subject, recognition, and 61 megapixels. The shutter is as fast as they come...." Read more

"...on a path with numerous bushes between them and I, and the focus on them remained locked; I didn't have to go to manual focus...." Read more

"...I love the auto focus system, it works remarkably well and will track the eye like it is white on rice!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Camera quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the camera's quality. They mention it's a great, highly advanced, and powerful camera.

"...I promise I tried to do so intentionally. Overall, Great camera, Terrific Quality." Read more

"JK, that’s just a bonus. The camera is just amazing. Autofocus, tracking, ISO, size, weight, image quality, video quality… seriously...." Read more

5 customers mention "Functionality"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the digital camera. They mention the autofocus system works remarkably well and tracks the eye like it should.

"...My Sigma 150-600 works great on the R5. No problems at all. And, or course, all my Sony lenses work well...." Read more

"...I love the auto focus system, it works remarkably well and will track the eye like it is white on rice!..." Read more

"I love this camera. Very easy to use and works better than I expected...." Read more

"Came promptly, no damage, everything works, looks good." Read more

4 customers mention "Quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention it has the greatest autofocus you can get in a camera.

"...—from the weight to the extendable screen—about this device is class, composure, and brilliant engineering...." Read more

"...The camera is just amazing. Autofocus, tracking, ISO, size, weight, image quality, video quality… seriously...." Read more

"...It has the greatest AF you can get in a camera. Super easy to use menu system and takes amazing pictures...." Read more

"Great, but complicated camera...." Read more

3 customers mention "Build quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the camera. They mention it's solid without being tiresome.

"...They seem pretty solidly built but one would have to use them a lot to test...." Read more

"...The weight is solid without being tiresome...." Read more

"...The camera is just amazing. Autofocus, tracking, ISO, size, weight, image quality, video quality… seriously...." Read more

13 customers mention "Ease of use"9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the digital camera. Some mention it's easier to navigate than the a73, while others say it takes a second to learn everything.

"...But, once you get used to how things are organized, the menu is tolerable...." Read more

"...it had enough features to keep me learning and pleased, and I loved the dials and menu. I had a hard time convincing myself to upgrade. "Why bother?"..." Read more

"...buttons and dials, however the best part about this upgrade is the menu system. It is so much easier to navigate than the a73...." Read more

"...for eye autofocus and recompose on the A7RIII but on the RV, it is SO quick and does a great job anticipating the focus or predicting where the eye..." Read more

7 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the digital camera. Some mention it's worth every penny, while others say it's expensive for a hobbyist.

"...Even so, it has been worth every penny for the end results I am achieving and the pure pleasure of the ongoing experiences of using it:..." Read more

"The price tag is painful but every time I use this camera I love it. It does everything you probably could want from a camera...." Read more

"This camera is truly exceptional. It surpasses my previous Canon camera significantly. I often find myself wishing that this was my first camera." Read more

"Hands down it's been worth every penny!..." Read more

Reviews with images

This is the camera I've been waiting for!

I currently own 2 A7RIII's that I've used professionally for a few years. I was looking to upgrade and checked out the A1 and others in the Sony line. I didn't feel the A1 really fit my needs, or budget, so I waited. I'm glad I did because I love everything about this model.Mainly a portrait and wedding photographer, I wanted to stay with the R line for the resolution capabilities and really didn't need 20 fps or any crazy video capabilities. The A7R5 has a 61 MP sensor that delivers amazing detail in images. I often crop my images and really benefit from the sensor size. Coupled with any G-Master lens, this camera delivers sharp images. I shoot mainly with the 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2, the 100mm 2.8 (5.6), and the 70-200 2.8. All deliver exceptional results on this body.Focus/Auto Focus: The Autofocus, as usual, is excellent. You can set the Eye AF to target human, bird/animal, animals, birds, insects, car/train, and Airplane. I haven't used it on anything but my dogs and cats so far, and so far it has been flawless. I used the Eye AF on the A7RIII almost exclusively. It really makes shooting with lenses with really narrow DoF very easy. Additionally, it has human movement AF that keeps focus on the subject even when the eyes aren't visible (like when shooting a subject from behind). I have not really tried out the video focus capabilities because it's winter in PA and too cold to be outside shooting (haha). It has 693 Phase Detection Points too!Menu: The menu has changed styles and I definitely like the change. With the A7RIII, a rarely used the touch screen, but with the new menu system on this, I do and even having it only a week, I can say it's definitely improved. As usual, with Sony Menus, it takes a bit of research to find out what and where everything is. I'm sure with a little practice, the new menu will be extremely usable.Video Capabilities: EDITED July 17, 2023 - One thing to note about this model, and other "R" Models in the Sony Lineup, is that this is a RESOLUTION camera, meant for stills and delivering HIGH RESOLUTION as the "R" in the model name suggests. It is NOT Sony's best video camera in my opinion, and with 10 fps, not the best for shooting stills in sports. If you're a sports shooter, look at the A1 or A9. If you are mainly interested in vlogging or video capabilities, look at the FX3, A7C, or A7S III. Sony has a variety of models to choose from that are tailored for your specific needs. I am 90% portrait photography, so the A7R5 is what I needed. I'm glad they improved the video capabilities, because I do sometimes take video. This can shoot 8K @ 24p and 4K 60p. Way more than I'd really need, but not as good as some other models out there. There are some good videos on YouTube that talk about the video capabilities on this camera and mention the ever painful rolling shutter issue.Flip Screen: The new flip screen design is amazing. I struggled with the tilt screen on the A7RIII for a long time. If you find yourself in a situation where you have the camera extended high above your head, or at any weird viewing angle, the new flip screen is easily visible. Contrast that with the previous models, where you only had a limited angle to view the screen because of the design. With the A7R5, you can view at any angle you desire, which is absolutely amazing.Size: Ergonomically, the size is a little bigger than the A7RIII. I personally like the larger grip because I always felt like the A7RIII was a little small in my hand. The A7R5 has a bigger grip and overall is slightly larger than the III. (In the photos, the A7R5 is on the right, and the A7RIII on the left).Storage: A7R5 has dual SD/CFExpress slots. For the sports photographers, that's another benefit over the A7R3. I most likely won't use CFExpress cards as the cost is fairly prohibitive, but it's nice to know that this body has that capability. For portraiture, SD cards handle everything very well.Side Ports: On the side ports, they've replaced the 'floppy' cover with a hinge design. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet since I haven't hooked up external monitors or anything. They seem pretty solidly built but one would have to use them a lot to test. One thing to note is that if you do have cables plugged into the USB or HDMI ports on this body, it can block the screen a bit. This is overcome by using the flip out mechanism to bring the screen away from the body more. Not a deal breaker at all.Viewfinder/Screen: Beautiful. Monitor is 2,095,000 dots and the viewfinder is over 9,400,000 dots with 100% coverage.Continuous Shooting: It can capture 10 frames per second and caps out at 583 frames (RAW) and 1000 frames (JPG). Pretty beastly.Image Sizes with 14-bit depth (I shoot 3:2 Raw so I get the largest files).3:2 JPEG / Raw60 MP (9504 x 6336)26 MP (6240 x 4160)15 MP (4752 x 3168)4:3 JPEG / Raw54 MP (8448 x 6336)23 MP (5552 x 4160)13 MP (4224 x 3168)16:9 JPEG / Raw51 MP (9504 x 5344)22 MP (6240 x 3512)13 MP (4752 x 2672)1:1 JPEG / Raw40 MP (6336 x 6336)17 MP (4160 x 4160)10 MP (3168 x 3168)It also has interval shooting, self-timer, electronic shutter (7 fps @ 61MP), 5-axis stabilization and sensor shift, IP streaming capability, WiFi MIMO 5 (5 GHz or 2.4 GHz), Fast/Slow Motion Support. One thing it doesn't have is the GPS Positioning.I'm really happy with the capabilities of this camera and look forward to shooting with it quite a bit. It comes in way less than the A1 on price and since I didn't need that capability, this model is perfect for my needs. Highly recommend!UPDATE: So, I've had the camera for a while now and finally did some shooting with a model friend and we generated these images. I added 2 images to the lineup. The camera is all it's cracked up to be.UPDATE 2 - 16-OCT-2023: Still going strong and I love it even more. I don't even use the A7RIII any more because it seems inferior to this body in terms of resolution and image quality, which is to be expected. I took the III out for a couple shots, and it didn't last long. I realized quickly that the A7R5 is just so much nicer to use. I'm going to be looking for another body in 2024, and I'm considering a backup 5 or maybe something with better video specs... but not sure yet. Still feel the same way about this body as I did when I wrote the review, it's my go-to camera and is still delivering crisp beautiful images with no issues.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022

Mainly a portrait and wedding photographer, I wanted to stay with the R line for the resolution capabilities and really didn't need 20 fps or any crazy video capabilities. The A7R5 has a 61 MP sensor that delivers amazing detail in images. I often crop my images and really benefit from the sensor size. Coupled with any G-Master lens, this camera delivers sharp images. I shoot mainly with the 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2, the 100mm 2.8 (5.6), and the 70-200 2.8. All deliver exceptional results on this body.

Focus/Auto Focus: The Autofocus, as usual, is excellent. You can set the Eye AF to target human, bird/animal, animals, birds, insects, car/train, and Airplane. I haven't used it on anything but my dogs and cats so far, and so far it has been flawless. I used the Eye AF on the A7RIII almost exclusively. It really makes shooting with lenses with really narrow DoF very easy. Additionally, it has human movement AF that keeps focus on the subject even when the eyes aren't visible (like when shooting a subject from behind). I have not really tried out the video focus capabilities because it's winter in PA and too cold to be outside shooting (haha). It has 693 Phase Detection Points too!

Menu: The menu has changed styles and I definitely like the change. With the A7RIII, a rarely used the touch screen, but with the new menu system on this, I do and even having it only a week, I can say it's definitely improved. As usual, with Sony Menus, it takes a bit of research to find out what and where everything is. I'm sure with a little practice, the new menu will be extremely usable.

Video Capabilities: EDITED July 17, 2023 - One thing to note about this model, and other "R" Models in the Sony Lineup, is that this is a RESOLUTION camera, meant for stills and delivering HIGH RESOLUTION as the "R" in the model name suggests. It is NOT Sony's best video camera in my opinion, and with 10 fps, not the best for shooting stills in sports. If you're a sports shooter, look at the A1 or A9. If you are mainly interested in vlogging or video capabilities, look at the FX3, A7C, or A7S III. Sony has a variety of models to choose from that are tailored for your specific needs. I am 90% portrait photography, so the A7R5 is what I needed. I'm glad they improved the video capabilities, because I do sometimes take video. This can shoot 8K @ 24p and 4K 60p. Way more than I'd really need, but not as good as some other models out there. There are some good videos on YouTube that talk about the video capabilities on this camera and mention the ever painful rolling shutter issue.

Flip Screen: The new flip screen design is amazing. I struggled with the tilt screen on the A7RIII for a long time. If you find yourself in a situation where you have the camera extended high above your head, or at any weird viewing angle, the new flip screen is easily visible. Contrast that with the previous models, where you only had a limited angle to view the screen because of the design. With the A7R5, you can view at any angle you desire, which is absolutely amazing.

Size: Ergonomically, the size is a little bigger than the A7RIII. I personally like the larger grip because I always felt like the A7RIII was a little small in my hand. The A7R5 has a bigger grip and overall is slightly larger than the III. (In the photos, the A7R5 is on the right, and the A7RIII on the left).

Storage: A7R5 has dual SD/CFExpress slots. For the sports photographers, that's another benefit over the A7R3. I most likely won't use CFExpress cards as the cost is fairly prohibitive, but it's nice to know that this body has that capability. For portraiture, SD cards handle everything very well.

Side Ports: On the side ports, they've replaced the 'floppy' cover with a hinge design. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet since I haven't hooked up external monitors or anything. They seem pretty solidly built but one would have to use them a lot to test. One thing to note is that if you do have cables plugged into the USB or HDMI ports on this body, it can block the screen a bit. This is overcome by using the flip out mechanism to bring the screen away from the body more. Not a deal breaker at all.

Viewfinder/Screen: Beautiful. Monitor is 2,095,000 dots and the viewfinder is over 9,400,000 dots with 100% coverage.

Continuous Shooting: It can capture 10 frames per second and caps out at 583 frames (RAW) and 1000 frames (JPG). Pretty beastly.

Image Sizes with 14-bit depth (I shoot 3:2 Raw so I get the largest files).

3:2 JPEG / Raw
60 MP (9504 x 6336)
26 MP (6240 x 4160)
15 MP (4752 x 3168)

4:3 JPEG / Raw
54 MP (8448 x 6336)
23 MP (5552 x 4160)
13 MP (4224 x 3168)

16:9 JPEG / Raw
51 MP (9504 x 5344)
22 MP (6240 x 3512)
13 MP (4752 x 2672)

1:1 JPEG / Raw
40 MP (6336 x 6336)
17 MP (4160 x 4160)
10 MP (3168 x 3168)

It also has interval shooting, self-timer, electronic shutter (7 fps @ 61MP), 5-axis stabilization and sensor shift, IP streaming capability, WiFi MIMO 5 (5 GHz or 2.4 GHz), Fast/Slow Motion Support. One thing it doesn't have is the GPS Positioning.

I'm really happy with the capabilities of this camera and look forward to shooting with it quite a bit. It comes in way less than the A1 on price and since I didn't need that capability, this model is perfect for my needs. Highly recommend!

UPDATE: So, I've had the camera for a while now and finally did some shooting with a model friend and we generated these images. I added 2 images to the lineup. The camera is all it's cracked up to be.

UPDATE 2 - 16-OCT-2023: Still going strong and I love it even more. I don't even use the A7RIII any more because it seems inferior to this body in terms of resolution and image quality, which is to be expected. I took the III out for a couple shots, and it didn't last long. I realized quickly that the A7R5 is just so much nicer to use. I'm going to be looking for another body in 2024, and I'm considering a backup 5 or maybe something with better video specs... but not sure yet. Still feel the same way about this body as I did when I wrote the review, it's my go-to camera and is still delivering crisp beautiful images with no issues.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the camera I've been waiting for!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022

Viewfinder/Screen: Beautiful. Monitor is 2,095,000 dots and the viewfinder is over 9,400,000 dots with 100% coverage.

Continuous Shooting: It can capture 10 frames per second and caps out at 583 frames (RAW) and 1000 frames (JPG). Pretty beastly.

Image Sizes with 14-bit depth (I shoot 3:2 Raw so I get the largest files).

3:2 JPEG / Raw
60 MP (9504 x 6336)
26 MP (6240 x 4160)
15 MP (4752 x 3168)

4:3 JPEG / Raw
54 MP (8448 x 6336)
23 MP (5552 x 4160)
13 MP (4224 x 3168)

16:9 JPEG / Raw
51 MP (9504 x 5344)
22 MP (6240 x 3512)
13 MP (4752 x 2672)

1:1 JPEG / Raw
40 MP (6336 x 6336)
17 MP (4160 x 4160)
10 MP (3168 x 3168)

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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024

20241028 This is my 4th Sony Alpha camera, and so far it is the best. I hesitated buying it, because looking at the specs I did not see a lot different from the A7 R4, but it is quite a bit better.

The battery life is great compared to the A7 2.

There are some new features — such as a touch screen, but I turned that off. Too easy to touch inadvertently. The mega pixels are the same as the R4. All my E-mount lenses work fine. One problem I had was my 100mm lens, which was made for a Canon, and which worked fine with the adapter on the A7 2 and the A7 R4, does not work on the R5. Too bad, but I still shoot that on the R4.

My Sigma 150-600 works great on the R5. No problems at all. And, or course, all my Sony lenses work well.

The R5 also has a new eye detection feature. It can be set to detect animal eyes. Great for shooting horses, cows, and dogs.

I was tempted to dock one star for the menu, but the camera is so good, I will stay with the 5 stars.

That being said, however, I am not 100% satisfied. If Sony is reading this, the company should really pay attention. First, if you are new to Sony, understand that you will get NO support. There is no store to take your camera to if you have problems. Good luck even finding a place to ship it to.

Second, the menu. Sony menu’s suck. But, once you get used to how things are organized, the menu is tolerable. What is extra bad about the R5 is that Sony, for some reason, decided to depart significantly from the R4 menu. That is a real pisser, because if you already know the R4, your knowledge is of little use with the R5.

Third, the choices for custom settings are also different from the R4, and for that matter from the A99 and the A72. Why, o why, Sony, do you keep changing things? Make it better, sure, but don’t move or worse, remove, things.

Fourth, Sony moved the buttons around. Some tiny improvements were needed, but Sony moved way more than was necessary, and still no unassigned button for focus. I don’t understand why Sony won’t acknowledge that no serious photographer is going to use the shutter release for focusing. It is good that Sony lets the user re-assign a button to do focus, but, of course, that means the original function of the button is lost.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024

I actually purchased an A1 first and sent it back because this camera came out a week later. Don’t give me wrong. The A1 was amazing but it was dated and there were no updates available. Plus, this camera came with the AI auto focusing, subject, recognition, and 61 megapixels. The shutter is as fast as they come. You can tell by the way it stopped the hummingbird pictured here in time. Also, the 61 megapixels make this camera superior to all others for Astro photography. Paired with any of the GM lenses you can’t go wrong. I highly recommend this camera.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best camera on the market for still shots
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto

Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2024

Llegó todo en tiempo y forma, bien sellado y seguro.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2024

Llegó todo en tiempo y forma, bien sellado y seguro.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product

Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beast. Even in low light condition.

Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 5, 2024

I tried this in low light condition in the midnight outside, and I couldn't images the footages I have taken how brighter it is.
The product came on perfect packaging and the camera was neatly packed on the box.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition

Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2024

arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

1.0 out of 5 stars Used Camera received

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2024

Please don't buy this product, as the seal was not there at all in the box and it was open. The image shoes it all. I was happy and excited in opening the product and suddenly noticed this and was really upset. The product was dusty inside when opened,so it is a used product. I don't think Sony does like this. Please people buy these products from all there savings. Stop doing this. Thank you.

1.0 out of 5 stars Used Camera received
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2024