Description

Power in Every Frame
A Goldilocks camera that’s not afraid to punch above its weight class, the Sony a7 V is a hybrid mirrorless camera with strong photo performance, strong video recording capabilities, and a healthy dose of the latest AI-based subject recognition and autofocus tech from its flagship siblings. Built for content creators, this is a workhorse camera more than capable of handling everything from high-speed action photography to daily vlogs to full multimedia coverage of events.

New Partially Stacked Sensor and Upgraded Processing

33MP Exmor RS CMOS Full-Frame Sensor
The first Sony camera to feature a partially stacked sensor, the a7 V’s 33MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor offers faster readout speeds and reduced rolling shutter compared to the a7 IV.
Coupled with a new processor, this sensor also enables a handful of flagship-level benefits, including more advanced subject recognition and tracking, faster continuous shooting performance, and improved image quality with 16 stops of dynamic range.
The sensor offers a native ISO range of 100-51200 and the partially stacked design also contributes to a faster 1/16,000-sec top electronic shutter speed.

BIONZ XR2 Processor
Another contributor to the increased speed and overall performance, the new BIONZ XR2 processor incorporates an AI unit for enhanced autofocus, better color accuracy, and greater auto white balance consistency from frame to frame.
The increased processing efficiency also enables blackout-free 30 fps continuous shooting, with full-time AF and AE, as well as 7K-oversampled 4K 60p video recording and high-speed 4K 120p recording using a S35 area.

Pre-Capture & Speed Boost
• Pre-Capture: The a7 V can be configured to begin recording images to the buffer when the shutter button is half-pressed. Users can set this between 0.03–1.0 second. Upon pressing the shutter these images will be saved to the memory card.
• Speed Boost: This function can be assigned to a Function button, allowing users to instantly switch their usual continuous shooting frame rate to a faster one. Photographers can select various frame rates up to 30 fps.

Selectable RAW File Types and Composite RAW Function
• Compressed HQ RAW, lossless compressed RAW, and a new lightweight RAW format are available
• Processing via Imaging Edge desktop app
• Composite RAW function combines 4, 8, or 16 frames at 30 fps to create HDR images with reduced noise

5-Axis Image Stabilization
• Up to 7.5 stops at the center and 6.5 stops at the edges
• Combines a high-performance gyro sensor with optimized algorithms

Upgraded AF and AI Subject Recognition

• 759 phase-detection AF points covering approximately 94% of the sensor
• Focus sensitivity down to -4 EV
• 30–50% faster subject recognition for animals and birds vs the a7 IV

Dedicated AI Processing Unit recognizes:
• Humans
• Animals
• Birds
• Insects
• Cars
• Trains and airplanes

• Real-time Eye AF
• Human pose estimation tracking
• Maintains focus even with obstructions
• Auto subject recognition without manual selection
• Customizable AF area sizes
• Full-time DMF

Video Recording

7K Oversampled 4K Recording
• UHD 4K 60p full-frame recording with full pixel readout
• Up to UHD 4K 120p or Full HD 240p in Super35

Recording Flexibility
• Advanced heat dissipation for extended recording
• Internal 24-bit audio
• Up to 4-channel audio support
• Wind noise reduction control

• Dynamic Active stabilization
• Breathing Compensation support
• AI-based Framing Stabilizer

Advanced Color Control
• S-Cinetone for cinematic color rendering
• S-Log3 for 15+ stops dynamic range
• LUT import via Creators’ Cloud

Body Design and Connectivity

3.68m-Dot EVF and 4-Axis Multi-Angle LCD
• 3.2″ touchscreen LCD with DCI-P3 color gamut
• Quad VGA OLED EVF with 0.78x magnification
• 120 fps EVF refresh rate

Ports and Interface
• Full-size HDMI A port
• Dual USB-C ports (data + power)
• 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports
• Multi Interface Shoe for digital audio accessories

Versatile and Durable Design
• Dual memory slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II
• NP-FZ100 battery (up to 750 shots)
• Magnesium alloy chassis
• Improved grip and lens mount strength
• Extensive weather sealing

Connectivity
• Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz with 2×2 MIMO)
• Bluetooth for location data
• 4K webcam support (UVC/UAC)
• Imaging Edge Remote for PC control
• Wi-Fi file transfer even when powered off