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.
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Here is a spec comparison between the “old” Sony A7iV and the new Sony A7V. It doesn’t also mention some other differences like less overheating, faster autofocus performance, new AI white balance and other minor improvements:
| Category | ILCE-7M5 (A7V) | ILCE-7M4 (A7 IV) |
|---|---|---|
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | Full size | Full size |
| Sensor type | Partially laminated type | Back-illuminated |
| Effective pixel count (megapixels) | Approximately 33 million pixels (Note: 16 stops dynamic range) | Approximately 32.7 million pixels (15 stops dynamic range) |
| Maximum recording pixels | 7008 × 4672 | 7008 × 4672 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, APS-C | 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, APS-C |
| Low-pass filter | Mounted | No information |
| Image stabilization | 7.5 rows in the center, 6.5 rows around | 5.5 |
| Dust removal function | Shutter closing function | Anti-static coating, Sensor shift |
| Read speed | 1/67.5 s | 1/15 s |
| Low light ISO | No information | 5365 |
| PDR | No information | 11.71 |
| Processor | ||
| Image processing engine | BIONZ XR2 | BIONZ XR |
| RAW output format | Supports 14-bit 30fps, Lossless compression, Image quality priority, Compression | 14-bit compression, Lossless compression (L/M/S), Uncompressed |
| Other outputs | HEIF | HEIF |
| Recording media | SD UHS-II, CFexpress A | SD UHS-II, CFexpress A |
| Media slot | 2 (CFeA slot1) | 2 (CFeA slot1) |
| Movie | ||
| Video recording format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 |
| Audio recording method | LPCM | LPCM, AAC |
| Recording format | XAVC S, XAVC SI, XAVC HS, 4:2:2 10-bit | XAVC S, XAVC SI, XAVC HS, 4:2:2 10-bit |
| 4K | ~120p, ALL-I/LGOP, ~600 Mbps | ~60p, ALL-I/LGOP, ~600 Mbps |
| FHD | ~120p, ALL-I/LGOP, ~222 Mbps | ~60p, ALL-I/LGOP, ~222 Mbps |
| Video crop | None (4K 60p), S35 (4K 120p) | None (4K 30p), S35 (4K 60p) |
| Continuous shooting time | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Time-lapse video | – | – |
| Video recording function | Skin Beautification Mode, Gamma Display Assist, Focus Map, Breathing Compensation | Skin Beautification Mode, Gamma Display Assist, Focus Map, Breathing Compensation |
| Video profile | PP, S-Cinetone | PP |
| Electronic image stabilization | Active (4K 120p compatible), Dynamic Active | Active |
| Proxy | Correspondence | Correspondence |
| Timecode | Correspondence | Correspondence |
| Anamorphic | – | – |
| Drive | ||
| Shutter speed | 1/8000–30 seconds | 1/8000–30 seconds |
| Electronic front-curtain shutter | 1/8000–30 seconds | 1/8000–30 seconds |
| Electronic shutter speed | 1/16000–30 seconds | 1/8000–30 seconds |
| Flash sync | 1/250 s (full size), 1/320 s (APS-C size) | 1/250 s (full size), 1/320 s (APS-C size) |
| High-speed continuous shooting | Electronic shutter up to approximately 30 fps maximum, approximately 10 fps mechanical shutter (14-bit compatible) | Up to 10 frames per second (compressed RAW), 6 frames per second (uncompressed RAW) |
| Number of continuous shots | RAW: 95 frames, Lossless: 35 frames | 6 fps RAW: 1000, Uncompressed RAW: 1000 |
| Low speed limit setting | Supported, auto adjustment | Supported, auto adjustment |
| Pre-continuous shooting function | Up to 1 second ago | – |
| Self-timer | 2/5/10 seconds | 2/5/10 seconds |
| Other drive features | Continuous shooting speed boost, Blackout free | |
| Viewfinder / Monitor | ||
| Viewfinder method | 0.5 type OLED | 0.5 type OLED |
| Viewfinder resolution (dots) | 3.69 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Eyepoint (mm) | Approximately 23 mm | Approximately 18.5 mm |
| Maximum viewfinder magnification | Approximately 0.78 times | Approximately 0.78 times |
| Diopter adjustment range | -4 to +3m-1 | -4 to +3m-1 |
| Fluorine coating | Correspondence | |
| Frame rate | 60/120 fps | 60/120 fps |
| Monitor format | TFT color | TFT color |
| Monitor resolution (dots) | 2.1 million dots | 1.04 million dots |
| Monitor size | 3.2-inch | 3.0 type |
| Movable method | 4-axis tilt | Vari-angle |
| Touch panel | Correspondence | Correspondence |
| Interface | ||
| Digital terminal | 1: USB-C USB3.2 10Gbps, 2: USB-C USB2.0 | USB 3.1 Gen2 Micro B |
| Special terminal | – | – |
| Sync terminal | – | – |
| HDMI terminal | A | A |
| External microphone jack | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Headphone jack | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Remote control terminal | – | USB Micro B RM-VPR1 |
| Wireless remote control | RMT-VP2 | RMT-VP2 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| NFC | – | – |
| GPS | – | – |
| Environmental sensors | – | – |
| Tethered shooting | Imaging Edge | Imaging Edge |
| Flash | – | – |
| Electronic level | 2-axis | 2-axis |
| Drawing function | ||
| HDR shooting | – | – |
| Multiple exposure | – | – |
| Interval shooting | – | – |
| High-resolution photography | – | – |
| Bracket | AE/WB/DRO | AE/WB/DRO |
| Other features | Composite RAW shooting | |
| In-body RAW development | – | – |
| Lens correction | Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration, Distortion, Breathing | Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration, Distortion, Breathing |
| Color presets | 12 types (FL2/FL3), PP, S-Cinetone | 10 types, PP |
| Finishing settings | Custom 6 frames, Contrast ±9, Shadow ±9, Highlight ±9, Fade ~9, Saturation ±9, Sharpness ~9, S.Range ~5, Clarity ~9 | Custom 6 frames, Contrast ±9, Shadow ±9, Highlight ±9, Fade ~9, Saturation ±9, Sharpness ~9, S.Range ~5, Clarity ~9 |
| White balance | Auto (3 types), Sun, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 types), Flash, Color Temperature (2500–9900), Color Filter, Custom (3 frames), Underwater Auto (Ai driven) | Auto (3 types), Sun, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 types), Flash, Color Temperature (2500–9900), Color Filter, Custom (3 frames), Underwater Auto |
| Digital filter | – | – |
| Power supply and body | ||
| Battery | NP-FZ100 | NP-FZ100 |
| Vertical grip | VG-C4M | VG-C4M |
| USB charging | USB-PD | USB-PD |
| USB powered | USB-PD | USB-PD |
| Number of photos that can be taken | 630-image EVF, 750-image LCD | 520-image EVF, 580-image LCD |
| Videos that can be recorded | Approximately 210 minutes EVF, Approximately 210 minutes LCD | Approximately 170 minutes EVF, Approximately 175 minutes LCD |
| Body material | Top, Front, Rear, Internal frame | Top, Front, Internal frame |
| Body size width (mm) | 130.3 | 131.3 |
| Body size height (mm) | 96.4 | 96.4 |
| Body size depth (mm) | 82.4 | 79.8 |
| Weight (including media and battery) | Approximately 695 g | Approximately 658 g |
| Mass (body only) | Approximately 610 g | Approximately 573 g |
| Dustproof and waterproof | Considerate design | Considerate design |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF method | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Ranging point | 759 points | 759 points |
| Coverage area | Approximately 94% | Approximately 94% |
| Distance measurement brightness range | -4 to 20 (F2 lens) | -4 to 20 (F2 lens) |
| Focus mode | AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, DME, DMF, MF | AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, DME, DMF, MF |
| Distance measurement area mode | Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible (XS/S/M/L/XL), Expandable Flexible, Custom, Lock-On | Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible (S/M/L), Extendable, Lock-On |
| Face detection | Correspondence | Correspondence |
| Eye detection | Eye AF, left/right switching supported | Eye AF, left/right switching supported |
| Customizable tracking characteristics | Tracking Sensitivity | Tracking Sensitivity |
| Subject detection function | Auto, People, Animals, Birds, Insects, Cars, Trains, Airplanes | Animal eyes, Bird eyes, Real-time tracking |
| Midfielder assist | Peaking, Focus Map | Peaking, Focus Map |
| Exposure | ||
| Photometry method (divisions) | 1200 divisions | 1200 divisions |
| Photometry method (patterns) | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Wide-screen average, Highlight-weighted | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Wide-screen average, Highlight-weighted |
| Photometric range | -3 to 20 | -3 to 20 |
| Exposure mode | AUTO, P, S, A, M, C3 frame | AUTO, P, S, A, M, C3 frame |
| Regular ISO sensitivity | 100–51200 | 100–51200 |
| Extended ISO sensitivity | 50, 204800 | 50, 204800 |
| Exposure compensation | ±5.0 EV | ±5.0 EV |
| Flicker reduction | Correspondence | Correspondence |
| DR correction | 5 stages | 5 stages |
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