Sony Alpha A7 V announced with major internal upgrades

Sony just announced the Alpha A7 V, the latest upgrade in the A7 series. The body doesn’t look very different, but the hardware changes could make a real difference this time. The A7 V brings a new sensor, faster video, and a host of other upgrades. It will be available in late December, with the kit bundle coming a bit later. This article will cover everything about the Sony A7 V, including its specifications, price in Nepal, and availability. Let's get into the details!

Sony Alpha A7 V Overview

Design and Handling

The A7 V looks almost identical to the A7 IV, so most of the changes are on the inside. Sony has added a new multi-articulating screen that’s better for odd-angle shooting and vlogging. It also redesigned the grip slightly, although it’s still not universally loved by photographers who prefer deeper handles.

Sensor and Shooting 

The biggest shift is a new 33MP partially stacked sensor. It keeps the same resolution as the A7 IV, but with a faster architecture. It now allows continuous shooting at 30fps without blackout, and the electronic shutter can be used silently for discreet photography. Sony says dynamic range is 16 stops. There’s also a new Bionz XR2 processor and a dedicated AI chip for subject detection, similar to tech from Sony’s higher-end lineup. IBIS now goes up to 7.5 stops, and the camera supports up to 1 second of pre-capture, saving frames before you actually hit the shutter.

Viewfinder and Battery

The EVF resolution is the same as before at 3.68M dots, but it now runs at 120fps and switches faster from LCD to viewfinder when you raise the camera to your eye. That was a pain point on the A7 IV and makes the A7 V feel more responsive.
Similarly, the battery life is better across the board. Sony still uses the NP-FZ100, but the ratings jump noticeably: up to 630 shots with EVF and 750 with LCD.

Video Capabilities

Moreover, video shooters is getting actual upgrades this time. The A7 V records oversampled 7K to 4K 60p in full-frame mode. The previous 1.5x crop requirement is gone unless you’re filming 4K 120p slow motion. So this feels like the first A7 in a while that treats video as a first-class feature rather than something you work around.

Sony Alpha A7 V Specifications

• Body and build: Magnesium alloy body, weather-sealed, revised grip
• Display: Multi-articulating tilt LCD touchscreen
• Viewfinder: 3.68-million-dot OLED EVF, 120Hz refresh rate
• Sensor: 33MP full-frame partially stacked CMOS sensor
• Processor: Bionz XR2 image processor with dedicated AI accelerator
• Stabilization: 5-axis in-body stabilization, up to 7.5 stops
• Burst shooting: Up to 30fps continuous shooting, blackout-free, electronic shutter
• Speed boost: Physical button for temporary high-speed shooting mode
• Video recording: Oversampled 7K to 4K 60p full-frame; 4K 120p with crop
• Autofocus: AI-based subject detection and tracking system
• Battery: NP-FZ100 battery; rated up to 630 shots (EVF) / 750 shots (LCD)
• Ports & connectivity: Standard mirrorless I/O

Sony Alpha A7 V Price in Nepal and Availability

Sony priced the A7 V at USD 2,899 body-only, available globally starting late December. When it makes it to Nepal, it would likely start at no less than NPR 442,000 for the body.