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
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
Alpha 7 V
Wins
Sphra360
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- BSphra360 has lower Weight (181 g vs 695 g)
- BSphra360 has higher AF frame coverage (360 % vs 94 %)
- AAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 170 Mbps)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 33 MP)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Sphra360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
Alpha 7 V is 69mm wider, 60mm taller, and 1mm thicker than Sphra360.
Alpha 7 V is 514 g heavier than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm Alpha 7 V · 81mm Sphra360
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Sphra360
61 × 36 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
Sphra360
61 × 81 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
Sphra360: 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
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 170 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC), XTV (360 format)
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.3, 36.3, 81
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
181 g vs 695 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
360 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓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
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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Alpha 7 V or Sphra360?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Sphra360 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7 V and Sphra360?
Alpha 7 V is 33 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Sphra360 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Sphra360 uses Electronic stabilization (MotionMaster + FlowState 360) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7 V and Sphra360?
Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the Sphra360 is 514 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7 V and Sphra360 record 4K video?
Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p. Sphra360: 8K 360 (panoramic) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Alpha 7 V and Sphra360 weather sealed?
Alpha 7 V: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 630 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 7 V and 640 shots for the Sphra360, giving the Sphra360 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7 V launched at $2,899 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $2,570 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.