Sony Alpha 7 V
A partially stacked 33MP sensor enables 30fps blackout-free bursts and 4K 120p video with up to 16 stops of dynamic range. The BIONZ XR2 engine drives a 30% improvement in AI-based subject recognition and delivers 7.5 stops of in-body stabilization for handheld telephoto work. This camera is best for hybrid sports and wildlife shooters who need fast, reliable autofocus and high-resolution stills in a 612g body.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 33MP full-frame
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K @120fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 612 g
49 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong video (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong burst (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong af (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Stacked RS CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha 7 V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 612 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 7 V | 79.6 | 39.8 | 51.2 | 87.1 | 88.5 | 66.4 | 46.7 | 30 | 45.9 | 60.5 | 96.9 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.2 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65.1 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.2 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.5 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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