Sony A7 V to launch shortly with brand-new 33MP full-frame sensor and massive performance upgrade
The successor to the Sony A7 IV (from $2,198 on Amazon) is rumored to be officially unveiled on December 2. Many details about the full-frame camera’s features have already leaked over the past few weeks, but leaker Andrea Pizzini and SonyAlphaRumors have now obtained additional information about the sensor as well.
According to the report, Sony is sticking with a full-frame CMOS sensor with a resolution of 33 megapixels. However, this appears to be a newly developed sensor with a partially stacked architecture. This sensor is expected to offer one major advantage: faster readout speed. This makes the electronic shutter more useful because moving subjects will not become distorted as easily. It also makes it possible to shoot 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter, while the Sony A7 IV is limited to 10 frames per second.
Sony A7 V with better EVF, video and IBIS
With the mechanical shutter, the Sony camera still only shoots 10 photos per second. Contrary to what earlier rumors suggested, the Sony A7 V is expected to record 4K video at 60 fps using the full sensor area instead of only a cropped part. This should result in better video quality in terms of dynamic range and noise performance compared to the previous model.
The Sony A7 V could also receive a new processor for faster AI-assisted autofocus and more effective in-body image stabilization (IBIS) that is claimed to allow shutter speeds up to eight stops slower without a tripod. A foldable 3.2-inch touchscreen, two SD card slots, an improved electronic viewfinder and two USB-C ports are also rumored. The Sony A7 V is expected to cost around $3,000. More details on features, pricing, and availability should be officially confirmed on December 2.
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