Exclusive Look: First Images of the Upcoming Sony A7V
A source just shared thew first two leaked images of the new Sony A7V. From the image on top we learn:
- Has same 4 way fully articulating screen of the Sony A1II
- Same control wheel of the Sony A1II
- The top right plate is the same of the A7IV and it does NOT have the Sony A1II/A9III grip design
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 With these specs, it would already feel outdated from day one.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”)
- price close to $3000
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