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Sony a7 V
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Sony · Mirrorless · 33 MP · Full Frame · 7K video

Sony a7 V

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Announcement dateDec 2025
Released2025
Camera weight695 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Exceptional autofocus with AI-powered subject tracking across 11 subject types (humans, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, etc.)
+Blazing-fast continuous shooting at 30 fps with blackout-free viewfinder and full 14-bit RAW capability
+Outstanding dynamic range of 16+ stops at low ISO, enabling excellent shadow/highlight recovery
+Advanced 7K-oversampled 4K 60p video with full sensor width and no pixel binning, plus 4K 120p in crop mode
+Compact, well-designed full-frame magnesium body with improved 5-axis stabilization (7.5 stops central)
+Excellent battery life and robust feature set for hybrid stills/video workflows at a mid-range price point
Worth Knowing
−No Open-Gate RAW video recording, which some professional video creators require
−Autofocus compatibility issues with certain third-party Chinese-manufactured lenses due to AI system requirements
−Viewfinder resolution unchanged from a7 IV (3.68m dots), which some reviewers felt was a missed opportunity
−Grip remains relatively small for photographers with larger hands, despite improvements over a7 IV

General

Brand
Sony
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Camera weight
695 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Sony a7 V is perhaps the best all-round camera Sony has yet made outside its pro-grade models, excelling at both stills and video capture. It introduces a new partially stacked 33 MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, the latest BIONZ XR2 processing engine with integrated AI unit, blackout-free 30 fps continuous shooting, and 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. This highly capable mid-level full-frame mirrorless camera offers superior dynamic range, robust hybrid features, and strong low-light capabilities while retaining the popular 33MP resolution sweet spot, competing directly with cameras like the Canon EOS R6 III and Nikon Z6 III.

Sensor

Type
33MP Exmor RS Partially-Stacked CMOS
Size
Full-Frame (35.6 x 23.8mm)
Dynamic Range
16+ stops at low ISO
ISO Range
100-51200 native

Processor performance

Processor
BIONZ XR2
AI Processing
Integrated AI unit
Continuous Shooting
30 fps (blackout-free, full AF/AE)
Max Shutter Speed
1/16000 sec electronic
Buffer
Up to 10 seconds of 30fps RAW on CFexpress

Autofocus

System
Hybrid with AI-based Real-time Recognition AF
AF Points
759 phase-detect + 425 contrast-detect
Coverage
Approximately 94% of sensor area
Low Light Performance
-4 EV in AF-S mode
Subject Tracking
Humans, animals, birds, insects, airplanes, cars/trains

Image stabilization

Type
5-Axis In-Body (optical + gyro sensors)
Central
7.5 stops CIPA
Peripheral
6.5 stops CIPA

Video

4K Recording
4K UHD 60p (7K oversampled, full-width, no binning)
High Speed 4K
4K 120p (1.5x crop/Super 35mm mode)
Full HD
1080p up to 240fps
Color Science
S-Cinetone, HLG, S-Log3, S-Log2, LUT support
Codec
10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Cooling
Graphite heatsink in IBIS for thermal performance
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
7K

Build design

Body
Magnesium alloy with weather sealing
Dimensions
130.3 x 96.4 x 72.3mm
Grip
Deeper grip design (improved from a7 IV)

Display viewfinder

LCD Screen
4-axis multi-angle (tilts/flips)
Tilt Range
Up 98°, down 40°, 180° rotation, 270° when open

Storage connectivity

Memory Cards
Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II
USB
Dual USB-C (data transfer and charging)
Video Output
Full-size HDMI
Wireless
6GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
Live Streaming
4K/30p UVA/UAC

Battery recording

Battery
NP-FZ100 (16.4Wh)
Battery Life
750 shots (rear screen), 630 shots (EVF)
Video Recording Time
~90 minutes at 4K/60 (20°C), ~60 minutes at 4K/60 (41°C)

Other features

Pre Capture
Up to 1 second pre-capture capability
Auto Framing
AI-powered video framing for auto-crop
RAW Format
14-bit lossless compressed ARW
HEIF Support
10-bit HEIF

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
33 MP050
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic

Features

Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes