Sony a7 V Mirrorless Camera

 α7 V (ILCE-7M5) - An Advanced Fusion of High Resolution, Speed, and AI 

• 33.0 MP (approx., effective) full-frame partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor
• Newly developed BIONZ XR2™ image processing engine with built-in AI
• Blackout-free burst shooting up to 30fps with up to 60 times AF/AE calculations
• Up to 16 stops of dynamic range for stills
• Composite RAW shooting for HDR and noise reduction
• Extended RAW Processing on PC with high-resolution output
• 5-axis stabilization: Center 7.5-stops  and Periphery 6.5-stops
• New lightweight RAW format
• Creative Look with 12 presets and custom parameters
• AI-based Real-time Recognition AF and tracking
• 759-point phase-detection AF covering approx. 94% image area
• Precise AF down to EV-4.0 in low light conditions  
• Pre-Capture and Speed Boost for decisive moments
• 7K oversampled 4K 60p^*7 video with full pixel readout; 4K 120p recording in APS-C/Super 35
• Active and Dynamic active Mode stabilization for video
• Auto Framing with AI-based subject recognition
• 4-axis multi-angle monitor
• Dual USB Type-C® ports with Power Delivery support
• Approx. 630 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 750 shots (LCD monitor)
• Effective heat dissipation
• Dust- and moisture-resistant design and magnesium alloy covers

Full-frame partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor

An enhanced partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor features 33.0 megapixels¹ and high-speed circuitry above and below the sensing layer. Readout is approximately 4.5x2 faster providing a maximum shutter speed of 1/16000 sec.,3 blackout-free bursts at up to 30 fps with full AF/AE tracking,⁴ and video recording at 4K 120p.⁵ It delivers up to an unprecedented 16 stops of dynamic range6 with smooth gradations.

BIONZ XR2™ with integrated AI processing unit

The BIONZ XR2 processing engine which integrates the AI processing unit of the latest α™ series delivers vast improvements in image and sound quality, and overall operation. It incorporates AI-based Real-time Recognition AF7 and Real-time Tracking, plus accurate, stable colour reproduction. In an upgrade from its predecessor, the α7 V includes a lightweight RAW format, while user interface, networking, and file management functions have all been refined.

Excellent image quality

The new 33.0 effective megapixels⁸ sensor and BIONZ XR2 processing engine deliver up to 16 stops of dynamic range⁶. Smooth gradations from shadows to highlights enable highly effective HDR processing when needed, and effective noise reduction applied at all sensitivities achieves high resolution throughout the ISO 100-51200 still and movie range.

Deep learning-based light source estimation

Enjoy improved auto white balance (AWB) performance, thanks to deep learning technology for light source color estimation. The α7 V offers more accurate, stable white balance in settings that can be challenging for conventional AWB systems, such as those that include a mix of skin tones, vegetation, shade and more.

Composite RAW support

Composite RAW shooting captures multiple RAW images that can be composited on a computer¹⁰. The enhanced [NR Shooting] setting produces low-noise images while maintaining high resolution even at mid to high sensitivities. [Shooting for HDR] captures high dynamic range,¹¹ with options for the simultaneous capture of 4, 8, or 16 images at 30 fps¹².

Extended RAW Processing offers enhanced RAW development

The Imaging Edge Desktop¹³ application now includes an Extended RAW Processing feature that allows you to take full advantage of the large amount of information in RAW image files for enhanced RAW development, particularly with moving subjects. Use the [Extended NR] for extremely low noise while maintaining full resolution or try [Extended Hi-Res] for 4x the normal pixel count and reduced noise.

5-axis optical stabilization

An advanced optical stabilisation unit, gyro sensors, and an enhanced algorithm accurately detect and correct image shake. Up to 7.5-step¹⁴ central and 6.5-step peripheral stabilisation allow handheld shooting with no need to boost sensitivity. Use compatible lenses¹⁵ with built-in stabilisation for even more effective shake suppression, including when shooting at telephoto focal lengths.

More efficient, lightweight RAW format

A lightweight RAW format achieves high image quality in smaller files that are easier to manage. The [Compressed (HQ)] format provides even greater compression in lightweight RAW files while prioritising image quality, and the [Compressed] format allows for extended shooting.

Real-time Recognition AF:⁷ Human pose estimation

AI processing in the new BIONZ XR2 processing engine improves recognition by approximately 30% over the α7 IV.¹⁶ Human pose estimation technology uses detailed form and pose data to achieve reliable human eye recognition as well as body and head position, even with challenging subjects. The camera can also recognise multiple subjects, meaning it can pick out and track the desired subject in a group.

Real-time Recognition AF:⁷ Wider subject recognition

Real-time Recognition AF supports [Human], [Animal], [Bird], [Insect], [Car/Train] and [Airplane] recognition,⁷ and an [Auto] mode can automatically detect the subject type.¹⁷ The α7 V offers about 30% improved animal recognition and about 50% improved bird recognition.² It now also recognizes the eyes of some grazing and small animals in addition to the eyes, heads, and bodies of dogs, cats, and similarly featured animals.

Blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 30 fps

Pre-Capture for those pre-shutter release moments²⁰

Capture that decisive moment, even if it’s in the past. With this feature, half-pressing the shutter button to set focus enables the camera to capture a series of images, starting from up to one second²¹ before the shutter button is fully deployed.

Speed boost for critical action shots

Use one-button Continuous Shooting Speed Boost^22,23 to temporarily change the continuous shooting speed at any time while shooting a continuous burst—making sure you never miss that key moment. This function is best used when you can roughly predict the timing of the desired shot, and it’s now available even while shooting single frames.

7K oversampled 4K 60p recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning^24,25

The new BIONZ XR2 processor and Exmor RS sensor enable full pixel readout with no pixel binning when recording full-frame. This allows 3.3x²⁴ the data required for 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) to be compressed into spectacularly detailed 4K 60p²⁶ images with minimal moiré and jaggies.

High frame rate 4K recording at up to 120p⁵

Internal 4K recording at up to 120p⁵ makes it possible to produce up to 5x slow motion video with outstanding 4K resolution.³⁰ Frame rates up to 240 fps³¹ are available when recording at Full HD resolution, allowing up to 10x slow motion playback (24p recording in S&Q mode) for detailed sports analysis and more. A variety of formats are supported, including 4:2:2 10-bit recording, Long GOP, and All Intra.

High-speed bursts at up to 30 fps⁴ with uncompromised AF/AE tracking are now possible when using the electronic shutter, and there is no viewfinder blackout when shooting stills. Up to 60 AF/AE calculations per second19 mean that you can capture fleeting moments with confidence, even when shooting fast, unpredictable action or portraits where expressions can change in an instant.