Sony A7 V vs Sony A7 IV: The new Sony A7 V is here, but the A7 IV isn’t going anywhere. So what’s the difference?

The Sony A7 V (left) compared to the Sony A7 IV (right).

The Sony A7 V is here – but the launch of Sony’s newest full-frame mirrorless isn’t a death sentence for the older Sony A7 IV. While the Sony A7 V brings improvements with a partially stacked sensor, upgraded processor, and design tweaks, the Sony A7 IV will stick around as a budget option.

We cut through all the marketing speak behind the Sony A7 V launch and, coupled with our Sony A7 V hands-on review, narrowed down what the key differences are between the new A7 V and the old Sony A7 IV.