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Luna Ultra

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Luna Ultra

Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.

$770

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

vs
Alpha 7 V

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 price

Released Dec 2025

Luna Ultra is 6 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

Luna Ultra

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

Alpha 7 V

WildlifeSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Luna Ultra wins 2 categories·Alpha 7 V wins 3 categories
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
  • ALuna Ultra has lower Weight (233 g vs 695 g)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • ALuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 33 MP)

Key specs at a glance

Luna UltraAlpha 7 V
Resolution37 MP33 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmFull Frame
ISO max6,40051,200
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight233 g695 g
Burst30 fps
Battery630 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Luna Ultra front view

Luna Ultra

52 × 170 × 39 mm

233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7 V front view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 × 82 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

Luna Ultra is 78mm narrower and 44mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 74mm taller.

Luna Ultra is 462 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.

Depth (front-to-back): 39mm Luna Ultra · 82mm Alpha 7 V

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Luna Ultra back view

Luna Ultra

52 × 170 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 V back view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Luna Ultra top view

Luna Ultra

52 × 39 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 V top view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 82 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Luna Ultra

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Alpha 7 V

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Luna Ultra: mount data unavailable

Alpha 7 V

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseLuna UltraAlpha 7 V
Portrait
2.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.5Good
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
2.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Luna Ultra

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    233 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 V

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…

  • AA filter

    Only Alpha 7 V supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only Alpha 7 V supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Luna Ultra

Pros

  • Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
  • 8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
  • Detachable 2" OLED screen
  • 3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0

Cons

  • Premium vs Pocket 3
  • No waterproofing
  • Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv

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

Luna Ultra
Alpha 7 V
Resolution
37 MP+12%
33 MP
Sensor type
1" CMOS main + 1/1.3" tele (Leica Summicron)
Full Frame Exmor RS CMOS (partially stacked)
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Luna Ultra
Alpha 7 V
Aperture
f/1.8 main / f/2.0 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20mm main / 60mm tele
Luna Ultra
Alpha 7 V
Processor
Triple AI Chip (dual imaging + 4nm AI)
BIONZ XR2 + AI processing unit
Luna Ultra
Alpha 7 V
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
6,400
51,200+3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
6,400
204,800
Luna Ultra
Alpha 7 V
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Luna Ultra or Alpha 7 V?

Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Luna Ultra — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Luna Ultra and Alpha 7 V?

Luna Ultra is 37 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Luna Ultra and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?

Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the Luna Ultra and Alpha 7 V?

Luna Ultra weighs 233 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Luna Ultra is 462 g lighter.

Do the Luna Ultra and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?

Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Luna Ultra and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?

Luna Ultra: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.

How much does each cost?

Luna Ultra launched at $770 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Luna Ultra is $2,129 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Sony press materials.