The Sony a7 V: A Fresh Take on Photography

The Sony a7 V is here, and it's packed with updates. It's been a while since the last model, the a7 IV, and Sony has been busy. They've added a new sensor, a faster processor, and better autofocus. The camera is designed for enthusiasts, but it's got some high-end features too.

Design & Build

• Similar design to the a7R V, with a tweaked grip for better comfort.
• Upgraded screen and improved electronic viewfinder (EVF).
• Dust and moisture-resistant.
• Dual card slots.

Sensor & Performance

• New 33-megapixel partially stacked sensor for faster action shots.
• 30 fps (electronic shutter) and 10 fps (mechanical shutter).
• Composite RAW shooting mode for higher resolution images.

Processor & Autofocus

• New Bionz XR2 processor combines image and AI processing.
• Faster and more accurate autofocus with AI-based tracking for humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and planes.
• AI-based automatic white balance for better color accuracy.

Speed & Stabilization

• 30 fps with electronic shutter.
• Pre-capture mode captures frames before fully pressing the shutter.
• Improved image stabilization with up to 7.5 stops of correction.

Video Features

• 7K-oversampled 4Kp60 using the full width of the sensor.
• 4Kp120 in Super35 crop.
• Supports S-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Gamut3. Cine, and works with user-imported LUTs.
• No internal RAW recording or open-gate recording.

Availability & Price

• Available later this month.
• $2,899 (United States).
• $3,699 (Canada).

It's a solid update, but whether it's worth the price is up to you.