Sony α7 V / Sony α7R V (ILCE-7RM5)

Sony α7 V: ILCE-7M5 · body only, black

Sony α7R V (ILCE-7RM5): ILCE-7RM5 body, black. Kit options vary by market; the α7R IV and α7R VI are separate models.

SpecificationSony α7 VSony α7R V (ILCE-7RM5)
Release year20252022
Model codeILCE-7M5 (body only) Sony—
Sensor35 mm full-frame partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS; 33.0 MP effective for stills, 27.6 MP for video; 35.7 MP total

The partially stacked design speeds up sensor readout, reducing the skew (rolling shutter) the electronic shutter causes with fast-moving subjects.

Sony		35 mm full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approx. 61.0 MP effective (62.5 MP total)

61 MP allows heavy cropping and large prints; in return files are big and call for fast cards and a capable computer.

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Image processorBIONZ XR2 with integrated AI processing unit Sony—
Dynamic rangeUp to 16 stops (manufacturer claim)

Sony does not give the measurement conditions.

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ISOStills 100–51200 (expandable to 50–204800); video 100–51200 (expandable to 100–102400) SonyStills ISO 100–32000 (expanded 50–102400); movies ISO 100–32000 equivalent Sony
Image stabilisation5-axis sensor shift; 7.5 stops at centre, 6.5 stops at the edge

Measured to CIPA 2024 with the FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens; results may differ with other lenses.

Sony		5-axis sensor-shift stabilisation; 8.0 stops per CIPA (with FE 50 mm F1.2 GM, pitch/yaw only)

The 8-stop figure applies to a specific lens and test condition; the effect varies with other lenses. Active mode in video adds stabilisation but crops the image.

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Autofocus759-point phase detection; human, animal, bird, insect, car, train and airplane recognition; down to EV-4 Sony693 phase-detection points in full frame; 567 phase + 25 contrast points in APS-C mode Sony
Continuous shooting30 fps electronic shutter, 10 fps mechanical; blackout-free with full AF/AE tracking in electronic mode Sony—
Pre-CaptureRecords frames from up to one second before the shutter is fully pressed

Helps catch hard-to-predict moments such as a bird taking off.

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ShutterElectronic 1/16000–30 s, mechanical 1/8000–30 s plus Bulb; flash sync 1/250 s Sony—
Viewfinder0.5-type OLED, 3,686,400 dots, about 0.78x magnification Sony0.64-inch Quad-XGA OLED, 9,437,184 dots, 100% coverage, approx. 0.90× magnification; 60 or 120 fps

The 120 fps setting shows moving subjects more smoothly in the finder at the cost of more battery drain.

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Monitor3.2-type TFT touchscreen, 2,095,104 dots; 4-axis articulation (98° up, 40° down, 180° sideways, 270° rotation when open)

The screen can both swing out to face forward and tilt up or down on the body axis, so it works for both video and low-angle stills.

Sony		3.2-inch TFT, 2,095,104 dots; fully articulating (up 98°, down 40°, side 180°, rotation 270°)

The screen both flips out to the side and tilts on the horizontal axis; this four-way design helps with vertical shots and gimbal work.

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VideoUp to 4K 119.88p; full-frame 4K 60p oversampled from 7K (no pixel binning); 8-bit 4:2:0 and 10-bit 4:2:2; XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I; S-Log3

Oversampling builds each 4K frame from more pixel data for extra detail.

Sony		8K 24p (25p) and 4K 60p (50p); XAVC S (H.264) and XAVC HS (H.265)

H.265 (XAVC HS) gives smaller files at the same quality but needs a more powerful computer to edit.

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Bit rateXAVC S-I 4K up to 600 Mbit/s (10-bit 4:2:2, 59.94p), XAVC HS 4K up to 280 Mbit/s

High bit-rate recording needs a card fast enough for the chosen format.

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Recording timeAbout 90 minutes of continuous 4K 60p 4:2:0 8-bit recording

The duration depends on ambient temperature and settings.

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Card slotsSlot 1: SD (UHS-I/II) or CFexpress Type A; Slot 2: SD (UHS-I/II) SonyTwo slots; each takes SD (UHS-I/UHS-II) or CFexpress Type A

CFexpress Type A clears the buffer faster in 8K and long bursts; SD cards also work.

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USB2 × USB-C: port 1 10 Gbit/s (USB 3.2), port 2 480 Mbit/s (USB 2.0); both support USB PD

The battery can charge and the camera can run from either port; Sony says PD power capacity is 3–4 times that of the α7 IV.

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Other connectionsFull-size HDMI Type-A; 3.5 mm mic and headphone; Multi Interface Shoe

There is no built-in Ethernet; wired FTP transfer works through a USB-LAN adapter.

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WirelessWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3

6 GHz band availability varies by country.

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BatteryNP-FZ100; about 630 shots with the viewfinder, about 750 with the monitor (CIPA) SonyNP-FZ100; approx. 440 shots with viewfinder, approx. 530 with monitor (CIPA) Sony
BodyMagnesium alloy top, front and rear covers and internal frame; grip and front cover as one piece

Sony's page lists an anti-dust system but gives no explicit moisture or weather-resistance rating.

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Dimensions and weightAbout 130.3 × 96.4 × 82.4 mm (72.3 mm grip to monitor); about 695 g with battery and card, 610 g body only Sony—
Operating temperature0–40 °C Sony0–40 °C Sony
In the boxNP-FZ100 battery, shoulder strap, body cap, shoe cap, eyepiece cup

No charger or cable is listed.

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Processor and AI—BIONZ XR image processor and dedicated AI processing unit

The AI unit uses human body and pose data for subject recognition; Sony says vehicles and insects are now recognised as well as people.

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Shutter and burst—1/8000–30 s and Bulb; mechanical and electronic shutter; 10 fps in Hi+ mode

Exposures longer than 30 seconds need Bulb mode or an external intervalometer.

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Pixel Shift—Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: 4 or 16 shots

The sensor is shifted by a pixel between frames; frames combined on a computer give higher colour resolution or a bigger image. It needs static subjects and a tripod.

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Connectivity—USB-C (10 Gbit/s, USB 3.2), power and charging via USB Power Delivery; Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.0

USB PD lets the camera run from a power bank or adapter while shooting; 10 Gbit/s suits file transfer and streaming.

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Size and weight—131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm; approx. 723 g with battery and card Sony