The Alpha 7 V is the most advanced body in the A7 line, replacing the A7 IV with a newly developed 33MP partially stacked Exmor RS sensor and the BIONZ XR2 processor with an integrated AI unit. This redesign increases readout speed, enabling blackout-free 30 fps electronic bursts, 10 fps mechanical shooting and quicker AF/AE calculations, bringing the A7 V’s real-time response closer to Sony’s A9 series. Real-time Recognition AF now uses the processor’s integrated AI unit to identify humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and planes with more consistent eye and body tracking. Full-frame 4K60p also replaces the 1.5x crop for 4K60p on the A7 IV, and Super 35 4K120p is now available for high-frame-rate capture. Composite RAW and Extended RAW provide additional tools for managing noise and fine detail in post-processing.

With a partially stacked 33MP sensor and XR2 processor with integrated AI, the A7 V brings A9-style speed to Sony’s hybrid line. This faster readout supports blackout-free 30fps bursts, consistent real-time subject recognition, and records full-frame 4K60p without crop. A 7.5-stop stabilisation system increases handheld margin in low light, while Composite and Extended RAW modes strengthen control over noise, narrowing the gap between A7 series spec and Sony’s high-end architecture.