Sony Declares a7 V with Superior AI Topic Recognition & Speeds as much as 30 FPS

Printed: December 2, 2025

SAN DIEGO. Dec. 2, 2025 – Sony Electronics introduces the Alpha 7 V ($2,899), the extremely anticipated fifth era within the well-liked Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless line-up, powered by the newly developed partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS picture sensor with roughly 33.0 efficient megapixels. The brand new picture processing engine BIONZ XR2™¹ incorporates the AI processing unit features of the most recent AlphaTM collection. Via these improvements, the Alpha 7 V delivers a major efficiency increase throughout each facet of imaging, from Actual-time Recognition² AF (Auto-Focus) to Actual-time Monitoring³, pace, steady colour accuracy, nonetheless seize, and video versatility.

Moreover, Sony launches the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II (SEL28702), a Full-frame appropriate, compact and light-weight normal zoom lens that helps the Alpha 7 V’s high-speed steady capturing.

“The Alpha 7 V resets expectations on what an all-around Full-frame digital camera can obtain,” mentioned Yang Cheng, Vice President of Imaging Options, Sony Electronics Inc. “By evolving autofocus intelligence, colour science, and system responsiveness, we’re enriching our increasing lineup with a robust new possibility that gives creators with a complicated instrument able to maintaining with their creativity and bringing them one step nearer to attaining their desires.”

AI-Powered Efficiency Boosts

Sony Alpha 7 V integrates the AI processing unit into the BIONZ XR2 engine, delivering a considerable leap in autofocus pace, accuracy, and reliability. The Alpha 7 V has as much as 30% enchancment⁴ in Actual-time Recognition AF that immediately acknowledges focused topics and continues to seize them with excessive precision. With 759 phase-detection factors and as much as 94% body protection, the digital camera ensures exact topic monitoring throughout almost your entire picture space, even in difficult low-light circumstances all the way down to EV -4.0⁵.

Excessive-resolution RAW processing is now supported by way of Imaging Edge Desktop utility⁶ for unparalleled post-production flexibility.

No compromise Excessive-speed Steady Capturing

The mix of {a partially} stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS picture sensor with roughly 4.5 occasions sooner⁷ readout pace elevated and the BIONZ XR2™ processor leads to excessive picture high quality with minimal distortion.

Moreover, high-precision monitoring with as much as 60 occasions AF/AE calculations per second and blackout-free steady capturing as much as 30 fps⁸ with AF/AE monitoring⁹ ensures no missed alternatives even with fast-moving topics transferring in advanced patterns, equivalent to in wildlife and sports activities pictures. Even throughout 14-bit RAW capturing, it achieves high-speed steady capturing at as much as 30 fps with AF/AE monitoring.

The Pre-Seize operate¹⁰, which may document as much as 1 second earlier than the shutter is pressed, captures decisive moments even with topics whose actions are troublesome to foretell, equivalent to pets and sports activities.

Excellent Nonetheless Picture Efficiency

Engineered for max artistic management, the Alpha 7 V achieves as much as 16 stops of dynamic vary¹¹, making certain exceptional tonal element throughout highlights and shadows. Even in scenes with excessive distinction, it expresses pure and clean gradations from darkish to vibrant areas.

The newly launched AI-driven Auto White Steadiness (AWB) leverages superior scene evaluation for constant colour rendering and makes use of mild supply estimation by way of deep studying know-how. By robotically figuring out the sunshine supply within the capturing setting with excessive precision and adjusting to applicable colour tones, it permits pure and steady colour copy, leading to extra devoted colours and decreasing post-production workload.

Versatile Video Capabilities

Increasing artistic prospects for hybrid creators, the Alpha 7 V introduces extra 4K recording modes, together with 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording¹² obtainable in full-frame mode and 4K 120p¹³ recording in APS-C /Tremendous 35mm mode, delivering wealthy, detailed footage with distinctive flexibility in modifying.

Full pixel readout with out pixel binning permits extremely detailed video recording, all the way down to the best particulars.

The picture stabilization options Dynamic Energetic Mode¹⁴, enabling clean and steady video expression even when handheld. Customers can get pleasure from high-quality video recording in a variety of scenes, from vlogs and artistic productions to capturing household recollections.

The digital camera additionally options an Auto Framing operate that robotically maintains optimum composition of topics throughout recording by way of AI-powered topic recognition. This allows steady composition video recording in varied scenes.

New in-camera noise discount and improved inside mic performance¹⁵ ensures high-quality audio recording by decreasing regular background noises, minimizing interference, and sustaining pure sound.

Enhanced Operability and Usability

Designed with effectivity in thoughts, the Alpha 7 V gives Wi-Fi® 6E GHz compatibility¹⁶ for high-speed, steady wi-fi transmission, together with twin USB Kind-C® ports for improved workflow and suppleness.

Vertical format assist and an adjustable digital shutter sound make capturing adaptable throughout various environments.

The 4-axis multi-angle monitor combines tilt and vari-angle design, providing unrestricted horizontal and vertical adjustment for higher capturing freedom. A greater finger match on the grip offers improved consolation, stability, and management throughout prolonged periods.

Constructed for Reliability

The Alpha 7 V options upgraded energy administration and enhanced stamina efficiency, enabling longer capturing periods with out interruption. A brand new Monitor Low Shiny mode extends battery life¹⁷ even additional, whereas improved thermal administration helps prolonged¹⁸ 4K recording with uncompromised high quality, roughly 630 pictures when utilizing the viewfinder, per CIPA requirements.

FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II – The All-Round Lens

Compact, light-weight, and engineered for pace, the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II ($449) is designed to completely leverage the continual capturing¹⁹ capabilities of the Alpha 7 V sensor. When mixed with appropriate cameras, this new lens gives as much as 120 fps AF/AE monitoring²⁰, steady capturing, seamless body-lens coordinated picture stabilization, AF obtainable even throughout zooming, and built-in respiratory compensation assist. From dynamic motion pictures to fast-paced occasions or high-quality video seize, this lens delivers clean, reliable responsiveness and suppleness.

Social Duty

Aligned with Sony’s formidable ‘Highway to Zero’ initiative, this product helps the corporate’s imaginative and prescient for attaining a zero environmental footprint by 2050. The Sony Group’s manufacturing amenities for imaging merchandise, together with the Alpha 7 V and FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II, function at 100% renewable power. The packaging makes use of Sony’s proprietary environmentally pleasant Authentic Blended Materials²¹ as a substitute of plastic²².

Pricing and Availability

The Alpha 7 V physique will likely be obtainable by the tip of December 2025 for about $2,899 USD and $3,699 CAD. The Alpha 7 V with SEL2870-kit will likely be obtainable in February 2026 for about $3,099 USD and $3,899 CAD. The FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II will likely be obtainable in February 2026 for about $449 USD and $599 CAD. They are going to be offered instantly by way of Sony and at quite a lot of Sony’s approved sellers all through North America.

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Notes:

¹ Bionz XR Two.
² Out there topic settings are: AUTO, Human, Animal/Chicken, Animal, Chicken, Insect, Automotive/Practice, and Airplane. Topic varieties apart from the kind specified could also be erroneously acknowledged in some circumstances.
³ [Tracking] within the menu.
⁴ The 30% enchancment is a price from Sony’s inside measurement evaluating the attention recognition efficiency for human eye with the real-time Eye AF of the Alpha 7 IV.
⁵ AF-S, ISO 100 equal, F2.0 lens.
⁶ The newest model of Imaging Edge Desktop is required. Obtain Creators’ Cloud Internet web page. Community companies, content material, and working system and software program topic to phrases and circumstances and could also be modified, interrupted or discontinued at any time and should require charges, registration and bank card data.
⁷ In comparison with the Alpha 7 IV. Primarily based on Sony measurement circumstances.
⁸ When utilizing the digital shutter. [Hi+] steady capturing mode. A software program replace could also be required for some lenses. See Sony’s assist net web page for data on appropriate lenses
⁹ When utilizing digital shutter, primarily based on Sony measurement circumstances. Steady capturing pace could lower relying on capturing circumstances. When focus mode is about to AF-C, steady capturing pace varies relying on the connected lens. For particulars, please test the lens compatibility data assist web page.
¹⁰ Nonetheless picture capturing solely.
¹¹ Relevant solely in mechanical shutter mode.
¹² When [4K angle of view Priority] is ON.
¹³ When [4K Angle of View Priority] is ON.
¹⁴ Angle of view is diminished greater than in Energetic Mode. Clear Picture Zoom isn’t obtainable when utilizing Dynamic energetic Mode. Most ISO sensitivity is ISO25600.
¹⁵ The effectiveness of decreasing lens energy zoom noise varies relying on the kind of lens used. Even with the setting turned on, it could take a while for the noise discount operate to take impact.
¹⁶ 5 GHz/6 GHz communication could also be restricted in some international locations and areas. Requires appropriate wi-fi community.
¹⁷ Precise efficiency varies primarily based on settings, environmental circumstances, and utilization.
¹⁸ 4K recording time @ 25 deg is roughly 90 min; 4K recording time @40deg is roughly 60 min.
¹⁹ As much as 30 fps AE/AF monitoring.
²⁰ For appropriate cameras, please discuss with the assist data.
²¹ Paper materials produced from bamboo, sugarcane fibers, and post-consumer recycled paper.
²² Excluding supplies utilized in coatings and adhesives.

Specs

Lens Mount: Sony E
Sensor Decision: Precise: 34.1 Megapixel / Efficient: 33 Megapixel (7008 x 4672)
Picture Sensor: 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Body) Partially Stacked CMOS
Picture Stabilization: Sensor-Shift:
ISO/Achieve Sensitivity: Native in Guide Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Prolonged) / Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800
Video: Native in Guide Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 102,400 Prolonged) / Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 51,200
Inside Recording
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160p) at 100/120 fps
1920 x 1080 at 200/240 fps
*Sensor Crops Video
Video Output: 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit through HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160p) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Media/Reminiscence Card Slot: Slot 1: CFexpress Kind A / SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O: 1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O: 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output | 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Enter
Energy I/O: 1x USB-C Enter
Different I/O: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Knowledge Enter/Output
Wi-fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 6.0
Show Kind: 4-Axis Tilting 3.2″ Touchscreen LCD
Battery: 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Included) • Approx. 750 Pictures
Constructed-In ND Filter: No
Seize Kind: Stills & Video
Publicity Management: Shutter Kind
Mechanical Focal Airplane Shutter and Digital Rolling Shutter
Digital Shutter: 1/16000 to 30 Seconds
Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 Seconds
Film Mode: 1/8000 to 1/4 Second
Bulb/Time Mode: Bulb Mode
ISO/Achieve Sensitivity
Picture Native in Guide Mode: 100 to 51,200 (50 to 204,800 Prolonged) | Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 12,800
Video Native in Guide Mode: 100 to 51,200 (100 to 102,400 Prolonged) | Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 51,200
Metering Methodology: Middle-Weighted Common, Spotlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
Publicity Modes: Aperture Precedence, Guide, Program, Shutter Precedence
Publicity Compensation: -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Vary: -3 to twenty EV
White Steadiness: 2500 to 9900K
Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Coloration Temperature, Coloration Temperature Filter, Customized, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Heat White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Steady Capturing
As much as 30 fps at Most Decision for as much as 95 Frames (Uncooked) / 185 Frames (JPEG)
As much as 10 fps at Most Decision for as much as 10,000 Frames (Uncooked, JPEG)
Interval Recording: Sure
Self-Timer: 2/5/10-Second Delay
Nonetheless Picture Seize
Facet Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Picture File Format: HEIF, JPEG, Uncooked
Bit Depth: 14-Bit
Video Seize Inside Recording:
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160p) at 100/120 fps
1920 x 1080 at 200/240 fps
*Sensor Crops Video
Video Output: 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit through HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160p) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Quick-/Sluggish-Movement Assist: Sure
Gamma Curve: HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
Recording Restrict: No
IP Streaming: No
Constructed-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: 4-Channel 24-Bit
Media/Reminiscence Card Slot: Slot 1: CFexpress Kind A / SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Inside Storage: No
Video I/O: 1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O: 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output | 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Enter
Energy I/O: 1x USB-C Enter
Different I/O: 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Knowledge Enter/Output
Wi-fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 6.0
Cellular App Suitable
Sure: Android & iOS
App Title: Creators’ App
Performance: Entry Saved Recordsdata, Alter Settings, Distant Management, Setup
World Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, and many others.)
GPS: *By way of Related Smartphone
Monitor Show Kind: 4-Axis Tilting 3.2″ Touchscreen LCD
Decision: 2,095,104 Dot
Viewfinder Kind: Digital (OLED)
Measurement: 0.5″
Decision: 3,680,000 Dot
Eye Level: 23 mm
Protection: 100%
Magnification: Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment: -4 to +3
Focus Kind: Auto and Guide Focus
Focus Mode: Steady-Servo AF, Direct Guide Focus, Guide Focus, Single-Servo AF, Topic Monitoring (Auto-Monitoring/Animals/Birds/Eyes/Individuals/Automobiles)
Autofocus Factors
Section Detection: 759
Distinction Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity: -4 to +20 EV
Constructed-In Flash/Mild: No
Flash Modes: Auto, Fill Flash, Hello-Velocity Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Purple-Eye Discount, Sluggish Sync
Most Sync Velocity: 1/250 Second
Flash Compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Devoted Flash System: TTL
Exterior Flash Connection: Shoe Mount
Battery: 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Included) • Approx. 750 Pictures
Shoe Mount: 1x Clever Sizzling Shoe
Tripod Mount: 1x 1/4″-20 Feminine (Backside)
Supplies: Magnesium Alloy
Working Situations: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Situations: -4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8″ / 130 x 96 x 72 mm
Weight: 1.5 lb / 695 g (With Battery, Recording Media)

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