Sony a7 V
Sony

a7 V

$2,898~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 2, 2025
Full-Frame
Sensor
33MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
30fps
Burst
759
AF Points

Who the Sony a7 V is for

The Sony a7 V is a 33MP full-frame mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

  • A 33MP full-frame all-rounder that balances high-resolution stills with strong video, positioned as Sony's do-everything "a7" body.
  • AI-based autofocus recognizes people, animals and vehicles, paired with phase-detection AF and up to 30 fps continuous shooting.
  • 4K with 10-bit internal recording, in-body image stabilization and a fully articulating screen for handheld video and vlogging.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 30fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 120p, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 51,200.

How the Sony a7 V compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight695g (1.53 lb)9th heaviest of 25
Price (MSRP)$2,89810th cheapest of 25
Resolution33MPjoint 10th highest of 25
4K frame rate120pjoint fastest of 23

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 33MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 120p, which is enough for 4× slow motion at a 24p or 25p timeline. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorBIONZ XR2
Effective Resolution33 MP
Lens MountSony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 204800
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting30 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 240p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesS-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputFull-size (Type A)

Focus

Phase Detect Points759
Contrast Detect Points425
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution3.69M dots
EVF Magnification0.78x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD Type4-Axis Tilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Bluetoothv5.3
USBUSB-C 3.2
Memory Card Slots2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$2,898
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions130.3×96.4×82.4 mm
Weight695g (1.53 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)630 shots
Battery Life (LCD)750 shots
Battery TypeNP-FZ100

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