Sony
Sony a7 V
The Sony a7 V is a full-frame mirrorless camera released in December 2025 at a launch price of 2,899 USD. Built around a 33 MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor and the Sony E lens mount, it is designed for photographers and videographers seeking high-speed capture and versatile media tools.
- Release date
- 2025-12
- Launch price
- 2,899 USD
- Lens mount
- sony e
- Effective pixels
- 33 MP
- Sensor format
- full-frame
- In-body image stabilization
- 7.5 stops
Speed and Autofocus
The camera achieves a continuous shooting speed of 10 fps [Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using mechanical shutter in Hi+ mode.] using the mechanical shutter, and ramps up to 30 fps [Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using electronic shutter in Hi+ mode.] with the electronic shutter. A 1 s pre-burst capture duration helps catch fast-moving moments before pressing the shutter fully.
Autofocus tracking covers human, animal, bird, insect, car, train, and airplane subjects. The sensor readout speed is 15 ms, helping to process fast actions and reduce rolling shutter effects.
Video Capabilities
For videographers, the a7 V records in maximum 4K video resolution using H.264 and HEVC codecs with 10-bit video bit depth and log profile support. The maximum 4K frame rate is 119.88 fps [Maximum 4K frame rate is available in XAVC HS 4K 4:2:0 10-bit mode.].
Shooters should note that 4K 120p requires an APS-C/Super 35 crop, as the full sensor width tops out at 4K 60p. The camera does not support raw video recording, and the video dynamic range for log is not published.
Handling and Design
Weighing 695 g with dimensions of 130.3 mm wide, 96.4 mm high, and a depth of 72.3 mm [Overall maximum depth including the viewfinder eyepiece is 82.4 mm.], the body features dust and drip-resistant weather sealing. The frame includes two memory card slots, a full-size HDMI port, and a headphone port.
Framing is handled by a 3.69 M dots viewfinder with 0.78 x [Measured with a 50mm lens focused at infinity at -1 m⁻¹.] magnification or the 3.2 in multi-angle rear screen with 2.1 M dots. The battery life reaches 750 shots [Measured using the LCD monitor under standard CIPA test conditions.]. In-body image stabilization is rated at 7.5 stops [Measured at the center with an FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted per CIPA 2024 standards with long exposure NR off.].
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- 2025-12
- Launch price
- 2,899 USD
- Lens mount
- sony e
- High resolution pixel-shift mode
- No
No in-camera pixel shift; Sony's Extended Hi-Res merges burst frames later in its desktop software.
Sensor & Image
- Effective pixels
- 33 MP
- Sensor format
- full-frame
- Native ISO maximum
- 51,200 ISO
Refers to standard still image shooting prior to ISO expansion.
- In-body image stabilization
- 7.5 stops
Measured at the center with an FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted per CIPA 2024 standards with long exposure NR off.
- Sensor readout speed
- 15 ms
- Sensor type
- partially-stacked cmos
- Aspect ratios
- 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9
Lens & Autofocus
- Continuous shooting (mechanical)
- 10 fps
Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using mechanical shutter in Hi+ mode.
- Continuous shooting (electronic)
- 30 fps
Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using electronic shutter in Hi+ mode.
- Max mechanical shutter speed
- 8,000 1/s
- Pre-burst capture duration
- 1 s
- AF subject detection
- human, animal, bird, insect, car, train, airplane
Video
- Max video resolution
- 4k
- 4K max frame rate
- 119.88 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate is available in XAVC HS 4K 4:2:0 10-bit mode.
- Video codecs
- H.264, HEVC
- 4K max frame rate (full width)
- 60 fps
4K 120p needs an APS-C/Super 35 crop; the full sensor width tops out at 4K 60p.
- Raw video recording
- none
- Video bit depth
- 10 bit
- Log profile support
- Yes
- Video dynamic range (log)
- Not published
Viewfinder & Screen
- Viewfinder resolution
- 3.69 M dots
- Viewfinder magnification
- 0.78 x
Measured with a 50mm lens focused at infinity at -1 m⁻¹.
- Screen size
- 3.2 in
- Screen articulation
- multi-angle
- Rear screen resolution
- 2.1 M dots
Handling & Power
- Battery life
- 750 shots
Measured using the LCD monitor under standard CIPA test conditions.
- Memory card slots
- 2 slots
- Weather sealing
- dust and drip resistant
- Weight
- 695 g
- Width
- 130.3 mm
- Height
- 96.4 mm
- Depth
- 72.3 mm
Overall maximum depth including the viewfinder eyepiece is 82.4 mm.
- USB charging & power delivery
- Yes
- Minimum operating temperature
- 0 °C
- Headphone port
- Yes
- HDMI port type
- full-size
The Verdict
The Sony a7 V suits creators who need fast 30 fps [Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using electronic shutter in Hi+ mode.] electronic bursts, robust autofocus subject detection, and reliable 4K video features in a weather-sealed full-frame body. Buyers wanting raw video recording, high-resolution in-camera pixel-shift, or uncropped 4K 120p video will need to look elsewhere.
FAQ
What is the resolution of the Sony a7 V?
The Sony a7 V features an effective resolution of 33 MP.
Does the Sony a7 V support 4K 120p video?
Yes, but 4K 120p requires an APS-C/Super 35 crop, because the full sensor width tops out at 4K 60p.
What is the maximum continuous shooting speed?
It reaches 10 fps [Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using mechanical shutter in Hi+ mode.] mechanically and up to 30 fps [Maximum continuous shooting speed achieved using electronic shutter in Hi+ mode.] electronically.
Does it have in-body image stabilization?
Yes, it provides 7.5 stops [Measured at the center with an FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted per CIPA 2024 standards with long exposure NR off.] of stabilization.
