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
Xtra
Muse
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/120fps slow-motion, 3-axis mechanical gimbal, 10-bit X-Log, and 2-inch OLED touchscreen.
$499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
Muse
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
- BMuse has lower Weight (180 g vs 695 g)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BMuse has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Muse
34 × 140 × 42 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 44mm shorter than Muse but it is also 96mm wider and 40mm thicker.
Alpha 7 V is 515 g heavier than Muse.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 42mm Muse
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Muse
34 × 140 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Muse
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Muse: mount data unavailable
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
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 130 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Muse
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 34, 140, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
180 g vs 695 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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.
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
Muse
Pros
- ✓1-inch CMOS at $379
- ✓3-axis mechanical gimbal
- ✓4K/120fps slow-motion
- ✓10-bit X-Log color
Cons
- –No waterproofing
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in storage
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Sony Alpha 7 V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or Muse?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Muse — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and Muse?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and Muse is 9.4 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Muse have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Muse uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and Muse?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and Muse weighs 180 g, so the Muse is 515 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Muse record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. Muse: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and Muse weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. Muse: No.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and Muse at $499. The Muse is $2,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony and Xtra press materials.