Should I upgrade from the Sony Alpha A7 III to the Sony Alpha A7 V?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Both use the Sony E / FE mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- 33MP instead of 24MP
- faster bursts (30fps vs 10fps)
- faster sensor readout (≈15ms vs ≈65ms), so less rolling-shutter distortion
- better video (4K 60p vs 4K 30p)
- 7 years of newer processing and autofocus (2018 → 2025)
What you give up
- noisier high ISO
- a heavier body (690g vs 650g)
What it costs
| Alpha A7 V new | £2,399 |
| Alpha A7 V used (MPB, typical) | £2,110 |
| Your Alpha A7 III trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £400 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £1,710 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Sony Alpha A7 III specs · Sony Alpha A7 V specs · best lenses for the Alpha A7 V
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Sony Alpha A7 III to the Sony Alpha A7 V?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain 33MP instead of 24MP, faster bursts (30fps vs 10fps), faster sensor readout (≈15ms vs ≈65ms), so less rolling-shutter distortion, better video (4K 60p vs 4K 30p), but you lose noisier high ISO and a heavier body (690g vs 650g).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the Alpha A7 III to the Alpha A7 V?
The Alpha A7 V costs £2,399 new and about £2,110 used at MPB. Trading in a used Alpha A7 III might bring roughly £400, so the net cost is around £1,710 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my Alpha A7 III lenses work on the Alpha A7 V?
Both use the Sony E / FE mount, so your lenses fit directly.