DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Sony
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 priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Nano
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 695 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Osmo Nano is 73mm narrower, 67mm shorter, and 54mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
Osmo Nano is 643 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm Osmo Nano · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Nano
57 × 28 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Nano: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Nano
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
52 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Resolution
35 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
Alpha 7 V
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Nano or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Nano — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7 V?
Osmo Nano is 35 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Osmo Nano captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Nano does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Nano or the Alpha 7 V?
Osmo Nano reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7 V?
Osmo Nano weighs 52 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Osmo Nano is 643 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Nano and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Osmo Nano: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Nano and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Osmo Nano the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Nano launched at $299 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Osmo Nano is $2,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.