Dpreview tested the Sony A7V Dynamic Range and writes: “we can confirm it is very impressive.”

The Sony A7V is in Stock right now at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here). It means you can still get one before Christmas

DPReview tested the Sony A7 V (A7V) dynamic range and writes:

We’ve had the opportunity to test the dynamic range for ourselves with the studio scene to see how it performs, and we can confirm: it is very impressive.

DPReview Sony A7 V dynamic range studio scene showing ISO invariance and shadow recovery performance

To start, this may be one of the most ISO invariant cameras we’ve seen to date when shooting with the mechanical shutter. That means you have a lot of room to preserve highlights by shooting at lower ISOs, then brightening the image in post (a workflow that also translates well to shooting with HDR in mind). In our tests, we saw essentially no shadow cost to an image shot at ISO 400, brightened to match an image shot at ISO 6400 with the same exposure settings.

It’s remarkable how quickly this camera went from “controversial” at launch to a clear winner. Early reactions to the Sony A7 V were mixed—partly because Sony didn’t clearly highlight its new dual gain output (DGO) pipeline and how it affects real-world image quality. Combined with its partially stacked sensor, the A7 V delivers excellent exposure latitude, highlight retention, and clean shadow recovery. In fact, testing shows it can lead rivals by nearly two stops of dynamic range over the Canon R6 III, with near-ISO invariance that’s ideal for HDR workflows and RAW editing. For broader context, check our medium-format dynamic range comparisons.

Sony A7 V preorders:
In the USA at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys.
In the EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.
In Australia at Camera Pro, Sony Australia.

The Sony A7V is the best selling mirrorless camera at BHphoto

Sony A7 V ranked as best-selling mirrorless camera on B&H Photo’s chart

Since launch, the Sony A7 V has been the top-selling full-frame mirrorless camera on the B&H Photo best-sellers list. We’ll see if it keeps the lead in the coming weeks—and whether it continues to outsell Canon’s competition. For context, the Canon R6 III trails the Sony A7 V by nearly two stops in dynamic range, which helps explain the A7 V’s buzz among photographers seeking maximum image quality and low-light performance.

Availability is improving too: Amazon itself is now selling the Sony A7 V, though demand remains high—Germany has already pushed new orders to mid-January. If you’re planning to buy, consider preordering to secure a unit from the next shipment.

Sony A7 V preorders
In the USA: B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, Henry’s.
In the EU: Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, Wex Photo Video (UK), Clifton Cameras, Park Cameras, Fnac (FR).
In Australia: CameraPro, Sony Australia.