Adorama’s ‘Summer Sony Sale’ drops the A7R V and A7R IV cameras to a record-low price — these still-great bodies are much cheaper than the A7R VI

The stunning new Sony Alpha A7R VI has been one of the biggest camera launches of the past few months, and with good reason – our review has praised it as a near-perfect full-frame flagship.

The release of a new model, however, also means great price cuts on slightly older (but still great) iterations. Right now, for example, you can get a record-low price on both the Sony A7R V and the Sony A7R IV thanks to a ‘Summer Sony Sale’ at Adorama.

Currently, you can pick up the Sony A7R V for $3,298 (was $3,798), while the older A7R IV is retailing for $2,798 (was $3,698). While still pricey, you’re potentially saving up to $900 versus the original price here on full-frame flagships with the extreme levels of resolution that the Sony R series is known for. An impressive 61MP, in fact!

Absolutely! Both the A7R V and IV are still up there with some of the best mirrorless cameras you can buy if you’re looking for a full-frame camera with heaps of resolution.

Of the two, the A7R V is the easiest to recommend. While it shares the same 61MP sensor as the IV, you get a very compelling set of upgrades. Alongside AI-assisted subject detection modes, the V features a better EVF, multi-angle screen, better IBIS, and support for 8K video. It’s just a much more fully-featured and modern camera overall, although you will need a pricier CF-Express Type A card to fully utilize its full set of features.

Right now, the latest A7R VI is retailing for an eye-wateringly high $4,498 at Adorama, so the A7R V looks like a good middle-ground. Having personally used the A7R VI, I can attest that it’s a fantastic camera – but there’s no doubt it comes at a serious premium.