Sony A7V preorders:
In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys.
In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.
In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia.
DC.watch quickly tested the Sony A7V and writes:
It essentially gives mainstream photographers some of the α1 / α9 III intelligence, but at less than half the price.
Here are the bullet points:
- Model & Positioning
Sony α7 V is the successor to the α7 IV and sits as Sony’s new all-round full-frame hybrid for photo and video, below the α7R V but with many of its latest technologies.
- Sensor & Image Quality
33 MP full-frame partially stacked CMOS sensor (same resolution as α7 IV but much faster readout).
Aimed to deliver cleaner high-ISO performance with around 16 stops of dynamic range in stills.
- Speed & Rolling Shutter
Electronic shutter up to 30 fps with AF/AE tracking, mechanical shutter around 10 fps.
Much faster readout (≈1/67.5 s) greatly reduces rolling-shutter distortions compared to α7 IV.
- Autofocus & AI
BIONZ XR2 processor with dedicated AI unit for subject recognition.
Tracks people, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and airplanes with improved reliability over α7 IV.
- New RAW Features
Composite RAW: combines multiple frames in-camera for reduced noise or higher dynamic range.
Single-frame “Extended NR / Extended Hi-Res” via Imaging Edge: deep-learning processing of one RAW file to simulate low-ISO cleanliness or extra detail.
- Video Capabilities
4K 60p from full-frame (no crop) and 4K 120p in Super 35 mode, using XAVC S / HS / SI 10-bit 4:2:2 up to ~600 Mbps.
S-Cinetone and log profiles available, active and dynamic-active electronic stabilization and long, effectively unlimited clip length.
- Viewfinder & Screen
3.69M-dot OLED EVF, blackout-free at high burst rates.
3.2-inch 2.1M-dot rear LCD with 4-axis multi-angle mechanism (tilt + flip) for both stills and video work.
- Body, Handling & Connectivity
Body size similar to α7 IV, slightly heavier, with deeper grip and refined controls.
Two USB-C ports (USB 3.2 10 Gbps + USB 2.0), full-size HDMI, mic and headphone jacks, dual card slots (SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A compatible).
Wi-Fi with 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 for faster transfers and improved app connectivity.
- Stabilization & Battery
In-body image stabilization rated around 7.5 stops in the center, improved over α7 IV.
Uses NP-FZ100 battery; CIPA rating about 630 shots via EVF and 750 via LCD, plus support for USB-PD power/charging.
- Overall Verdict in the Review
Reviewer sees α7 V as a “no-compromise” general-purpose camera: big speed and usability upgrade over α7 IV, with strong photo quality and very capable video.
Recommended as the default Sony full-frame choice for most users who want one camera for everything rather than a specialized high-resolution or cinema-focused body.
The french Phototrend website writes:
Overall verdict: a highly capable, versatile stills camera with class-leading AF and strong performance in most scenarios, but a bit “timid” versus rivals for demanding video shooters.
