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Alpha 7 V

33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.

$2,899

Launch price

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Alpha 7 V

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

33 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

51,200

Burst

30 fps

4K

120 fps

IBIS

7.5-stop

Weight

695 g

Battery

630 shots

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Sensor size

Sony Alpha 7 V

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Sony E mount

80

First-party

270

Third-party

350+

Total available

Mount introduced 2010

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Sony Alpha 7 V front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Sony Alpha 7 V back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Sony Alpha 7 V top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

130 × 96 × 82 mm · 695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 33MP — ample resolution for portraits
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 759 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 33MP — ample resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 695g — manageable for travel
  • · 630 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
  • Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
  • 7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
  • 759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
  • 7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
  • Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
  • Up to 16 stops dynamic range

Cons

  • Premium price vs α7 IV
  • 4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
  • Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
  • Complex menu and feature set

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7 V

Sensor

Resolution33 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame Exmor RS CMOS (partially stacked)
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ XR2 + AI processing unit

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones759
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth95 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate600 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileS-Log3 / S-Cinetone / HLG
CodecsXAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, H.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness7.5 stops

Body

Weight695 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FZ100
Battery life (CIPA)630 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeQuad-VGA OLED EVF
EVF resolution3,686,400 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3.2 in
LCD type4-axis multi-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBDual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0, USB PD)
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A), 4:2:2 10-bit
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E