30fps electronic shutter records 14 bit RAW. But the buffer ain’t as long as on the Sony A1II
AF is calculated 60 times per second, and my sources say it performs superbly.
It does NOT have Open Gate
Basically the $3000 Sony A7V is going to be a little speed monster capable of great sports and wildlife photography. The Canon R6III can do 40fps but in 12 bit only.
It’s a pity Sony remains so stubborn about not adding Open Gate. Since this is purely a software limitation, there’s still hope they may reconsider and enable Open Gate in a future firmware update.
What do you think about these new specs?
Sony A7V rumored specs :
33MP partially stacked sensor
30fps 14Bit RAW in electronic shutter and 10fps in mechanical
Finally I can say with 95% confidence that the Sony A7V coming on December 2 will feature a BRAND NEW 33MP partially stacked sensor! Let’s get into the details:
This is the world’s highest resolution 33mp partially stacked sensor!
The Nikon Z6III and Panasonic Lumix S1II both use a Sony-made 24MP partially stacked sensor. Sony is now set to become the first to offer a higher-resolution version of this sensor technology. In contrast, the newly announced Canon R6III still uses a traditional non-stacked sensor.
It’s currently unclear whether Sony’s new sensor shares the same architectural foundation as the 24MP version used in the Nikon and Lumix models, or if it represents a new generation design. The existing 24MP partially stacked sensor has a known limitation in dynamic range performance. As demonstrated by Photons to Photos, the Nikon Z6III shows a drop in dynamic range at both base and mid ISO levels. Panasonic addressed this issue in the Lumix S1II by introducing a “DR ON/OFF” mode, allowing users to prioritize higher dynamic range at the expense of slower readout speeds. CineD tested this feature and noted:
Life is all about compromise; hence, this comes at a price. This would be the slow readout speed, resulting in 27.5ms rolling shutter for full-frame mode (with DR Boost “ON” – “OFF” yields a good 12.7ms) – the superb in-camera IBIS can, however, mitigate most of the negative rolling shutter effects for a lot of shooting scenarios.
It’s still unclear whether Sony’s new 33MP sensor will share the same dynamic range “limitation,” or if Sony plans to implement a DR ON/OFF mode similar to what Lumix offers.
30fps in electronic shutter mode:
The Sony A7V is capable of shooting at 30fps with the electronic shutter, while the Canon R6III pushes this further to 40fps—but only in 12-bit mode. At this point, it’s still unclear whether the A7V maintains full 14-bit image quality at 30fps. I’m currently working to confirm this detail through my sources.
10fps in mechanical shutter mode:
The Sony A7V retains the same 10fps mechanical shutter speed as the A7IV, while the Canon R6III edges ahead with 12fps. Interestingly, one of my sources claims Sony may have artificially limited this via software—the hardware could allegedly support up to 15fps. While this isn’t confirmed, it raises the possibility that Sony might unlock higher mechanical and electronic shutter speeds through future firmware updates, especially if the community pushes for it.
Finally: 4k60p with NO crop!
Finally, the Sony A7V can record 4K/60p with no crop—giving it an edge over the new Sony FX2 in this respect 😉
More specs coming soon:
These are the specs I can safely share for now. I’ve received additional details from one source, but I’m waiting for confirmation from others to avoid any mistakes. As always, the devil is in the details—raw specs alone don’t always reveal whether this camera will truly outperform the Canon R6III.
Sony A7V rumored specs :
33MP partially stacked sensor
30fps in electronic shutter and 10fps in mechanical
I personally think that while it might not beat the ass out of the Canon R6III…things like superior EVF, autofocus, Image Quality and overall lens availability will make this a hot seller!
Today we finally got the new Canon R6 III, but in just one month we’ll see the Sony A7V!
According to two sources, Sony will announce the camera in early December. A small initial batch is expected to ship before Christmas, while most photographers will likely receive theirs in January.
I also received a new leaked image showing the front of the camera. As expected, there’s no C5 button, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the camera won’t include pre-capture functionality.
There’s no confirmation yet about any new lenses being unveiled alongside the A7V, but three new Sony lenses are reportedly scheduled for release in the coming months:
100-400mm f/4.0 GM
100-400mm G (variable aperture)
ultra wide angle f/2.0 GM zoom
The sources haven’t shared any specifications yet, but here’s what we’ve gathered over the past month:
33MP sensor (unclear if same of the A7IV or new partially stacked)
So that’s it for now! I hope we will soon get the definitive answer about the sensor…is it new or not?
The massive Sony holiday savings started today and you can find them on those pages at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. And the additional $50 cashback has been extended to January 1st!
No exact dates yet, but these lenses are currently planned for release between November and Q1 2026. My reliable sources say the Sony A7V is coming between mid-November and early December — and I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony unveils one or even two of these lenses together with the new camera. Let’s dig into this rumor:
100-400mm double release: I think it’s great Sony will offer a more affordable and lightweight version of the 100-400 GMII. I guess variable aperture could be f/5.6-6.3. I wonder, is this something that you are likely to buy?
f/2.0 ultra wide zoom: I’m not sure about the final focal length yet. Because it’s f/2.0, it likely won’t be a standard 16–35mm. I’m expecting something more like 16–25mm or 16–28mm. Which range would you want to see?
Sony has made it clear that it is currently working on a newly commissioned advanced process technology. This will enable the production of the new multi-layer stacking (three layers). In addition, the global shutter sensor technology for mirrorless cameras is to be improved.
Here is their official text about this:
An additional trend that is expected to drive further evolution of characteristics is increasing density. Higher density is realized by process node adaptation through a newly commissioned advanced process technology, and by multi-layered stacking (three layers), which has been achieved through the evolution of the I&SS segment’s strengths in stacking technology. The segment will aim to achieve further business growth by harnessing these two technologies to increase the value of its sensors. With regard to image sensors for interchangeable-lens cameras, in particular, the segment’s global shutter technology has garnered strong interest within the industry, and it is promoting further development through close collaboration within the Group.
Lenses such as the new Sony 50–150mm f/2.0 GM are optical masterpieces and something that no other company has attempted before. Sony made it clear in its presentation that we can expect more of the same:
The segment plans to enhance the expressive capabilities of increasingly diverse creators through initiatives such as advancing imaging technology through the development of proprietary sensors with the I&SS segment and expanding its lineup of innovative lenses,
3) Business goal in the Entertainment business:
In terms of business figure targets, the segment (Entertainment, Technology & Services) aims to increase the share of the highly profitable Area Expansion and Business Growth/Generation categories by 10 or more points from FY2024 to FY2027, accelerating the shift in its business portfolio. By FY2027, the segment aims to see an operating income margin of 10% and FCF of 160 billion yen.
Our reader and tech expert George M told me this:
My interpretation of these documents is that Sony is choosing to stick to its 24-26 mid term plan that we have previously seen but is now confirming investments into the next phase. Sony Entertainment is actively pursuing the development of new proprietary sensors, which on it’s own doesn’t mean much if it were not for the fact that Sony I&SS states that it’s working on a newly greenlit “advanced process technology” that uses three-layered stacking and that it is further developing global shutter sensors.
This is amazing news and we can likely expect to see products begin to arrive in the next couple years (fingers crossed for 2027). Additionally, Sony says that it is “Pivoting imaging business products like cameras and services toward content creation”. I think this means we can expect these new global shutter cameras to become available at “content creator” price points.
My take:
Yesterday I published an article about the Sony FX lineup manager saying hat we just need a little patience—Sony has some big upgrades and surprises on the way. Their business plan already confirms that new sensor technologies, including 3-layer sensors and global shutters, are in development. This makes me think that by the second half of next year we could see cameras with truly innovative sensors, offering performance that will be unique and unmatched by the competition.
I also really like Sony’s ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries with new lens designs. If their track record is anything to go by, we’re in for some exciting releases—I honestly can’t wait to see what’s coming!
In an interview published by CineD the leader of the Sony Cinema Line, Nobutatsu Takahashi-san said this about the future of the lineup:
Sometimes it takes time (to release new products) when there is a huge revolutionary change. We still need time to offer something new but we are trying our best. I want to go beyond expectations for the customers
This all sounds promising, but I really hope it won’t take too long. The Sony FX3 is struggling against the newer Canon C50 and Nikon Zr, which are both cheaper and generally perform better. On top of that, there’s still a strong need for proper updates to the FX6 and FX9—but I’m not sure if those will ever come.
From the image below it appears the camera has a 33MP sensor:
Take this with a grain of salt: according to the source, the camera was running on a very early software build installed on a prototype, full of bugs and errors and might show wrong data. The source only had a brief chance to handle the camera and couldn’t confirm specs. So at this stage we don’t know whether the A7V will:
Use the same A7IV sensor with tweaks to improve dynamic range, speed, and video quality
Feature a new 33MP partially stacked sensor
Or adopt a completely different resolution sensor, with the software still needing updates to fully match its performance
Let’s discuss the worse case scenario: What Sony calls a “new” sensor is, in reality, just a slightly tweaked A7IV sensor. And if they believe they can launch a $3,000 camera in 2025 that still suffers from cropped 4K video, lacks a redesigned A1II–style body for better handling, and expect buyers to be impressed simply by the addition of a new AI chip—then they’re making a big mistake. Competitors like the Nikon ZR, Lumix S1 II, and Canon C50 have proven that the days of intentionally limiting the performance of a mid-level full-frame camera are over. Keep in mind: the A7V will likely stay on the market for the next four years. With these specs, it would already feel outdated from day one.
Let’s discuss the better scenario: If the new Sony A7V comes with a 33MP partially stacked sensor (or any other next-gen sensor), delivers uncropped 4K, and adds the new AI chip, then it could easily be a real winner.
One more thing: The source sent me also video and more images of the A7V. But he has not allowed me to post them because you see the surroundings, reflections on LCD and hands of people. Hopefully I can share some more images in the next days…and what’s more important the real final specs! So please keep in mind that while I am certain the leak is real, I am not certain about any specs yet!
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Sony A7V confirmed info:
Announcement in October/November
4 way articulating screen
No Sony A1II grip design
AI chip
dual SD-Type A slot
Sony A7V unconfirmed info:
33MP sensor (unclear if “tweaked” or totally “new”)
