Sony α7 V

Sony α7 V
Overview
MakerSony
Released2 December 2025
Lens
Lens mountSony E-mount
LensInterchangeable
Compatible lensesFull-Frame and APS-C E-mount lenses
Sensor/medium
Sensor type35.9 × 23.9 mm (Full frame type)
Chronology
PredecessorSony α7 IV

The Sony α7 V (model ILCE-7M5) is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera manufactured by Sony that was announced on 2 December 2025. It succeeds the Sony α7 IV and introduces a new partially stacked 33 MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, the latest BIONZ XR2™ processing engine with integrated AI unit, blackout-free 30 fps continuous shooting, and 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning.[1][2]

Features

The α7 V brings several improvements over its predecessor, the α7 IV[1][3]:

  • 33MP full-frame partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor
  • Newly developed BIONZ XR2 processor with built-in AI engine
  • 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording with full pixel readout, no binning
  • 4K 120p recording (only available in the APS-C/Super 35mm mode)
  • Blackout-free 30 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE
  • 5-axis IBIS offering up to 7.5-step central / 6.5-step peripheral stabilization
  • Deep learning based light source estimation for accurate white balance
  • Real-time Recognition AF with advanced human pose estimation
  • Wider subject detection: human, animal, bird, insect, car/train, airplane
  • 759-point focal-plane phase-detection AF across ~94% of the frame
  • Pre-Capture (records moments before shutter release)
  • S-Log3 and advanced post-production workflow support
  • 4-axis multi-angle LCD monitor + orientation-adaptive info display
  • 3.68-million-dot Quad-VGA OLED EVF
  • Improved grip design and refined ergonomics
  • Two USB-C ports (including high-speed data & PD power support)
  • Dual card slots with CFexpress Type A support
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy body
  • Effective heat dissipation and improved power efficiency

References

  1. ^ a b "Sony a7 V review: E-mount users get their own do-it-all powerhouse". DPReview. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  2. ^ Gray, Jeremy (2 December 2025). "Sony a7 V Has New 33MP Partially Stacked Sensor and Faster Processor". PetaPixel. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  3. ^ Gray, Jeremy (2 December 2025). "Sony a7 V vs a7 IV: The 15 Biggest Improvements". PetaPixel. Retrieved 5 December 2025.