Sony Alpha ILCE7M5MB Black 2022
A partially stacked 33MP sensor paired with the BIONZ XR2 engine enables blackout-free 30fps bursts and 4K 120p video with up to 16 stops of dynamic range. Its AI-driven autofocus recognizes humans, animals, birds, and vehicles with refined pose estimation, while 7.5-stop IBIS and a lightweight 612g body add to its versatility. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need relentless subject tracking and high-speed capture without sacrificing full-frame image quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR2 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 759 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | 4:2:2 10-bit, Long-GOP, All-Intra |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 700 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha ILCE7M5MB | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 759 | 1053 | 493 | 425 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 612 | 590 | 820 | 476 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha ILCE7M5MB | 95.7 | 88.3 | 94.9 | 90.6 | 87.8 | 59.8 | 97.3 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 93.4 | 54.1 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.6 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 98.5 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.5 | 89 | 83.6 | 64.1 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.4 | 91.6 | 80.6 | 91.3 | 97.4 | 95.7 | 83.6 | 42.6 | 85.4 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.3 | 91.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93 | 49 | 90.3 | 99.2 | 0 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 0 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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