The Sony α7 V (model ILCE-7M5) is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera manufactured by Sony. It was announced on 2 December 2025 as the successor to the Sony α7 IV. Featuring a new partially stacked 33 MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, the latest BIONZ XR2 processing engine with integrated AI unit, blackout-free 30 fps continuous shooting, and 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning.
Features The α7 V brings several improvements over its predecessor, the α7 IV:
33MP full-frame partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor Newly developed BIONZ XR2 processor with built-in AI engine 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording with full pixel readout, no binning 4K 120p recording (only available in the APS-C/Super 35mm mode) Blackout-free 30 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE 5-axis IBIS offering up to 7.5-step central / 6.5-step peripheral stabilization Deep learning based light source estimation for accurate white balance Real-time Recognition AF with advanced human pose estimation Wider subject detection: human, animal, bird, insect, car/train, airplane 759-point focal-plane phase-detection AF across ~94% of the frame Pre-Capture (records moments before shutter release) S-Log3 and advanced post-production workflow support 4-axis multi-angle LCD touchscreen + orientation-adaptive info display 3.68-million-dot Quad-VGA OLED EVF Improved grip design and refined ergonomics Two USB-C ports (including USB 10Gbps & USB Power Delivery support respectively) Dual card slots with CFexpress Type A support Dust and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy body Effective heat dissipation and improved power efficiency
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