Fully leaked Sony A7V specs
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Newenglandrocks wrote:
So how many A9iii owners here are looking at trading down? I saw there is $500 off if I buy a GMii lens, so this might make a lot of sense as I'm no longer shooting college sports...
Not even apples and oranges. I got the A9III when it came out knowing I wasn't going to love the lower megapixels, but wanting black-out free and AI AF. It did not disappoint.
For me it's now a special use-case camera for when I'm shooting fast action as nothing can come close, not even the A1II. When I want to shoot eagles or ospreys diving (not often) or hummingbirds in flight (more often), it's my go-to camera. The 120fps or even just 60fps is just...nuts. And the AF is still a bit better than even the new A1II.
What I can't wait for is a newer version of global shutter in an A1II with improved dynamic range and 120fps at 51 megapixels. That will be revolutionary.
So how many A9iii owners here are looking at trading down? I saw there is $500 off if I buy a GMii lens, so this might make a lot of sense as I'm no longer shooting college sports...
Not even apples and oranges. I got the A9III when it came out knowing I wasn't going to love the lower megapixels, but wanting black-out free and AI AF. It did not disappoint.
For me it's now a special use-case camera for when I'm shooting fast action as nothing can come close, not even the A1II. When I want to shoot eagles or ospreys diving (not often) or hummingbirds in flight (more often), it's my go-to camera. The 120fps or even just 60fps is just...nuts. And the AF is still a bit better than even the new A1II.
What I can't wait for is a newer version of global shutter in an A1II with improved dynamic range and 120fps at 51 megapixels. That will be revolutionary.
Dec 02, 2025 at 01:32 PM
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joychris wrote:
The Nikon doesn't do anything other than tilt or flip - the worst of both worlds.
As I said, it's a matter of opinion, or rather, it depends on how you use the camera yourself. In any case, you're luckier than me, because Sony chose the version that suits you.
The Nikon doesn't do anything other than tilt or flip - the worst of both worlds.
As I said, it's a matter of opinion, or rather, it depends on how you use the camera yourself. In any case, you're luckier than me, because Sony chose the version that suits you.
Dec 02, 2025 at 01:37 PM
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For ME, the most important spec won't be provided by Sony: Sensor read speed.
It should not take long for someone to provide that information.
It should not take long for someone to provide that information.
Dec 02, 2025 at 04:26 PM
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Choderboy wrote:
For ME, the most important spec won't be provided by Sony: Sensor read speed.
It should not take long for someone to provide that information.
I thought I've seen a few numbers tossed out there already, around 15.1ms
For ME, the most important spec won't be provided by Sony: Sensor read speed.
It should not take long for someone to provide that information.
I thought I've seen a few numbers tossed out there already, around 15.1ms
Dec 02, 2025 at 05:16 PM
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RoamingScott wrote:
People are allowed to comment on any brand, no matter what they shoot. Many of us shoot multiple brands and hold no specific loyalty. It’s funny to see the defensiveness on the other shoe for the first time in MANY years though.
Their hybrids excel at the photography part and do a very good job for those folks who also use them to dabble in video. If that's not you, then go buy a Canon or a Nikon and deal with the other trade-offs you'll face.
Unlike 5-6 years ago when Nikon and Canon were lagging, they have caught up. That was bound to happen. Now every new release from anyone will generally be less impressive and the usual whining/chest thumping from the non-Sony users that wander over here will commence.
Looking purely at the photo specs I'd say this is a good bit better on paper than the Nikon Z6III in ways that matter (more mpx, faster fps with full 14-bit raw no dynamic range hit, raw precapture); the Canon R6III is on more equal footing on the photo side. What we don't know yet is how well the tracking works. I would suspect it will be very close to a mini A1II/A9III in that regard, where Sony just does a better job. Now they need to tweak the AI for better initial subject recognition of small objects in the frame.Your analysis is right on the money, Jeff! I like that portion: the usual whining/chest thumping from the non-Sony users that wander over here will commence". I may add that those, most of them, at least, are Nikon to Sony and back to Nikon users. Of course, they have to justify their decision alright but it is getting old already...
Wow - you don't seem quite so tolerant yourself on the Nikon forums - maybe you are ageing better than some others
People are allowed to comment on any brand, no matter what they shoot. Many of us shoot multiple brands and hold no specific loyalty. It’s funny to see the defensiveness on the other shoe for the first time in MANY years though.
AGeoJO wrote
jhapeman wrote
Sony's strategy is not to have the hybrids like this be the best for video. Unlike Nikon and the others, they have a full dedicated line of FX-series cameras for the video-first crowd and based on how heavily those are actually used in the industry by those who make their living doing video...that strategy clearly works very well for Sony.Their hybrids excel at the photography part and do a very good job for those folks who also use them to dabble in video. If that's not you, then go buy a Canon or a Nikon and deal with the other trade-offs you'll face.
Unlike 5-6 years ago when Nikon and Canon were lagging, they have caught up. That was bound to happen. Now every new release from anyone will generally be less impressive and the usual whining/chest thumping from the non-Sony users that wander over here will commence.
Looking purely at the photo specs I'd say this is a good bit better on paper than the Nikon Z6III in ways that matter (more mpx, faster fps with full 14-bit raw no dynamic range hit, raw precapture); the Canon R6III is on more equal footing on the photo side. What we don't know yet is how well the tracking works. I would suspect it will be very close to a mini A1II/A9III in that regard, where Sony just does a better job. Now they need to tweak the AI for better initial subject recognition of small objects in the frame.
Wow - you don't seem quite so tolerant yourself on the Nikon forums - maybe you are ageing better than some others
Dec 02, 2025 at 05:19 PM
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Outstanding wrote:
Z8 is amazing with any lens weighing over 700g, added weight helps with balancing. Also I have average sized hands for a 6' person and find Sony bodies uncomfortable. Grip is too close to the lens mount and some fat lenses cause cramps in fingers.
The balancing argument never held water imo. It is just hard cope by people who are used to the past when teles were front heavy and overall heavy. Modern teles will be center balanced and the center of gravity will be near there.
It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.
jwpstl wrote
The Z8 at 910 grams is a literal big no. 200+ grams heavier than the A7v.The balancing argument never held water imo. It is just hard cope by people who are used to the past when teles were front heavy and overall heavy. Modern teles will be center balanced and the center of gravity will be near there.
It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.
Dec 02, 2025 at 06:48 PM
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Just started following this thread. I shoot Sony and Canon for full frame and now Fuji for APS-C. Tried Nikon Z back with the Z9 but unfortunately left the brand when there was no “smaller” Z8 in the family.
I do like having both grip and non- gripped bodies where I take off the grip when I travel.
I’m just a stills shooter so the lack of the video features is not an issues other than how it might down the road effect resale value. Overall I’m pretty happy to see pre-capture since it missing in a cheaper price point is what had me trade one of my two A1’s for a Canon R5 Mark II. Just was reluctant to pay $3000 more for that capability and do a swap of an A1 for the A11 II. Now have to decide if it’s useful in only a 33 Mpixel body since I don’t shoot sports any more like I used to. I use it with wildlife and birds in flight so the higher Mpixels is more desirable.
I have pre-ordered but trying to see if I actually go through with it by reading as much about it as I can. Used to own the A7IV but swapped it out for an A7CII that is in my travel bag and like it’s small size.
Did wish it had two symmetrical CFexpress Type A /SD slots and the 5.6 Mpixel EVF both original misreported by the rumor sites. Both probably would have raised the price but I think it would have made it more desirable. Oh well we will see.
I do like having both grip and non- gripped bodies where I take off the grip when I travel.
I’m just a stills shooter so the lack of the video features is not an issues other than how it might down the road effect resale value. Overall I’m pretty happy to see pre-capture since it missing in a cheaper price point is what had me trade one of my two A1’s for a Canon R5 Mark II. Just was reluctant to pay $3000 more for that capability and do a swap of an A1 for the A11 II. Now have to decide if it’s useful in only a 33 Mpixel body since I don’t shoot sports any more like I used to. I use it with wildlife and birds in flight so the higher Mpixels is more desirable.
I have pre-ordered but trying to see if I actually go through with it by reading as much about it as I can. Used to own the A7IV but swapped it out for an A7CII that is in my travel bag and like it’s small size.
Did wish it had two symmetrical CFexpress Type A /SD slots and the 5.6 Mpixel EVF both original misreported by the rumor sites. Both probably would have raised the price but I think it would have made it more desirable. Oh well we will see.
Dec 02, 2025 at 06:58 PM
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RoamingScott wrote:
Pretty pathetic from the video side of the house (no internal RAW, no 6k, no open gate, no shutter angle), but such has been the trend from Sony. If you want a real hybrid, this isn't it, especially at the price.
That leaves the question, is this worth $3000 as a stills camera vs the competition?
I'm dying to see the amazing work you create with your Nikon. I mean it must be REALLY great because you consistently post arrogant/anti Sony comments. Put up or shut up.
Pretty pathetic from the video side of the house (no internal RAW, no 6k, no open gate, no shutter angle), but such has been the trend from Sony. If you want a real hybrid, this isn't it, especially at the price.
That leaves the question, is this worth $3000 as a stills camera vs the competition?
I'm dying to see the amazing work you create with your Nikon. I mean it must be REALLY great because you consistently post arrogant/anti Sony comments. Put up or shut up.
Dec 02, 2025 at 07:27 PM
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swldstn wrote:
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Did wish it had two symmetrical CFexpress Type A /SD slots and the 5.6 Mpixel EVF both original misreported by the rumor sites. Both probably would have raised the price but I think it would have made it more desirable. Oh well we will see.
Oh - this is such a bummer. I didn't read the fine print on this. I've kinda switched to CF-A cards completely and from the perspective of quality of life, this would be a major reason to not trade one of my bodies for an A7v. First world problems, right?!
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Did wish it had two symmetrical CFexpress Type A /SD slots and the 5.6 Mpixel EVF both original misreported by the rumor sites. Both probably would have raised the price but I think it would have made it more desirable. Oh well we will see.
Oh - this is such a bummer. I didn't read the fine print on this. I've kinda switched to CF-A cards completely and from the perspective of quality of life, this would be a major reason to not trade one of my bodies for an A7v. First world problems, right?!
Dec 02, 2025 at 08:40 PM
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If true, not very exciting. A little faster than Canon R5 (original) which has about 33% more pixels, non stacked sensor.
Choderboy wrote:
For ME, the most important spec won't be provided by Sony: Sensor read speed.
It should not take long for someone to provide that information.
jhapeman wrote:
I thought I've seen a few numbers tossed out there already, around 15.1ms
Choderboy wrote:
For ME, the most important spec won't be provided by Sony: Sensor read speed.
It should not take long for someone to provide that information.
jhapeman wrote:
I thought I've seen a few numbers tossed out there already, around 15.1ms
Dec 02, 2025 at 08:52 PM
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shadow9d9 wrote:
Z8 is amazing with any lens weighing over 700g, added weight helps with balancing. Also I have average sized hands for a 6' person and find Sony bodies uncomfortable. Grip is too close to the lens mount and some fat lenses cause cramps in fingers.The balancing argument never held water imo. It is just hard cope by people who are used to the past when teles were front heavy and overall heavy. Modern teles will be center balanced and the center of gravity will be near there.
It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.
…. I own both a7r5 and a z8. The z8 feels more comfortable with lens heavier than 1kg.
Outstanding wrote
jwpstl wrote
The Z8 at 910 grams is a literal big no. 200+ grams heavier than the A7v.It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.
…. I own both a7r5 and a z8. The z8 feels more comfortable with lens heavier than 1kg.
Dec 02, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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joychris wrote:
This camera is an absolute banger, especially compared to the competition. The z6III has a fatter spec sheet but less DR in photos and video - and that weird shadow flicker in video. The z8 is a different beast - a big fat one with worse battery life, the lame tilt LCD hinge, AF that's two generations behind Sony's AI AF and overheating issues. Undone got 6 hours of recording on the a7V and just gave up. Canon's with fans overheat faster, the ones without fans are worse than the older a7IV. This one also shoots 14-bit raws in any...Show more →
I have both the z8 and a7r5. I thought the z8 lcd screen articulation is better, assuming you don’t take selfies. The z8 articulation is the fastest to deploy for both vertical and horizontal framing.
This camera is an absolute banger, especially compared to the competition. The z6III has a fatter spec sheet but less DR in photos and video - and that weird shadow flicker in video. The z8 is a different beast - a big fat one with worse battery life, the lame tilt LCD hinge, AF that's two generations behind Sony's AI AF and overheating issues. Undone got 6 hours of recording on the a7V and just gave up. Canon's with fans overheat faster, the ones without fans are worse than the older a7IV. This one also shoots 14-bit raws in any...Show more →
I have both the z8 and a7r5. I thought the z8 lcd screen articulation is better, assuming you don’t take selfies. The z8 articulation is the fastest to deploy for both vertical and horizontal framing.
Dec 02, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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I think he addresses the readout speed:
And there's this one.I'm trying hard not to be influenced, but well, if he's raving about it so much...
Only two things about the camera still bother me. I would have liked a better viewfinder. The form factor of the new A9III or A1II would have been great. But with both of those, it seems they are deliberately trying to differentiate themselves from the top models.
Yesterday I deliberately watched some videos about the viewfinder of the A7IV again. It's supposed to be similar to the A7V's. In comparison tests with the A7III (which I still use), they said that once you focus, etc., there's no significant difference between the viewfinders of the A7IV and the A7III. Perhaps that's a bit of an exaggeration, though.
P.S. Still I find it interesting (telling?) that so far no-one of those reviewers/influencers has mentioned the EVF. Might not be that seducing
And there's this one.I'm trying hard not to be influenced, but well, if he's raving about it so much...
Only two things about the camera still bother me. I would have liked a better viewfinder. The form factor of the new A9III or A1II would have been great. But with both of those, it seems they are deliberately trying to differentiate themselves from the top models.
Yesterday I deliberately watched some videos about the viewfinder of the A7IV again. It's supposed to be similar to the A7V's. In comparison tests with the A7III (which I still use), they said that once you focus, etc., there's no significant difference between the viewfinders of the A7IV and the A7III. Perhaps that's a bit of an exaggeration, though.
P.S. Still I find it interesting (telling?) that so far no-one of those reviewers/influencers has mentioned the EVF. Might not be that seducing
Dec 03, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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I prefer the original a9, then each subsequently heavier camera. The lighter the better. I don't come from the dslr era, so I have no nostalgia/old habits to get out of. "Comfort" is often just what people are used to.
wind30 wrote:
Z8 is amazing with any lens weighing over 700g, added weight helps with balancing. Also I have average sized hands for a 6' person and find Sony bodies uncomfortable. Grip is too close to the lens mount and some fat lenses cause cramps in fingers.The balancing argument never held water imo. It is just hard cope by people who are used to the past when teles were front heavy and overall heavy. Modern teles will be center balanced and the center of gravity will be near there.
It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.…. I own both a7r5 and a z8. The z8 feels more comfortable with lens heavier than 1kg.
wind30 wrote:
shadow9d9 wrote
Outstanding wrote
jwpstl wrote
The Z8 at 910 grams is a literal big no. 200+ grams heavier than the A7v.It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.
Dec 03, 2025 at 03:23 AM
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zeitlos wrote:
P.S. Still I find it interesting (telling?) that so far no-one of those reviewers/influencers has mentioned the EVF. Might not be that seducing
Most of them don't actually shoot much or care since they are just talking heads on a screen that get paid for their services to shill cameras
P.S. Still I find it interesting (telling?) that so far no-one of those reviewers/influencers has mentioned the EVF. Might not be that seducing
Most of them don't actually shoot much or care since they are just talking heads on a screen that get paid for their services to shill cameras
Dec 03, 2025 at 04:02 AM
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Kai seems to think there is a problem with certain Chinese 3rd party lenses
Dec 03, 2025 at 04:51 AM
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shadow9d9 wrote:
I prefer the original a9, then each subsequently heavier camera. The lighter the better. I don't come from the dslr era, so I have no nostalgia/old habits to get out of. "Comfort" is often just what people are used to.
Z8 is amazing with any lens weighing over 700g, added weight helps with balancing. Also I have average sized hands for a 6' person and find Sony bodies uncomfortable. Grip is too close to the lens mount and some fat lenses cause cramps in fingers.The balancing argument never held water imo. It is just hard cope by people who are used to the past when teles were front heavy and overall heavy. Modern teles will be center balanced and the center of gravity will be near there.
It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.…. I own both a7r5 and a z8. The z8 feels more comfortable with lens heavier than 1kg.
What I really want is an A7CR with a stacked sensor and an improved EVF.
I prefer the original a9, then each subsequently heavier camera. The lighter the better. I don't come from the dslr era, so I have no nostalgia/old habits to get out of. "Comfort" is often just what people are used to.
wind30 wrote
shadow9d9 wrote
Outstanding wrote
jwpstl wrote
The Z8 at 910 grams is a literal big no. 200+ grams heavier than the A7v.It is more of what people tell themselves when they want to convince themself that their preferences are really just based on what they are used to and familiar with.
What I really want is an A7CR with a stacked sensor and an improved EVF.
Dec 03, 2025 at 07:18 AM
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chiron wrote:
What I really want is an A7CR with a stacked sensor and an improved EVF.
I remember the rumors about an A9R...
What I really want is an A7CR with a stacked sensor and an improved EVF.
I remember the rumors about an A9R...
Dec 03, 2025 at 07:20 AM
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Alan Parker wrote:
I remember the rumors about an A9R...
An A9CR would be great, even if it had to be a smidge larger than the current A7CR. I have two A7CR bodies that I use for travel and other things. They both fit with a lens mounted in a small bag, and they are relatively light to carry. Almost a perfect camera for my photography except for a non-stacked sensor that creates movement distortion and banding under modern lighting. So, I switch to mechanical shutter as necessary via a programmed button. But the silent shutter is a big advantage in so many situations that I would love to have it all the time.
chiron wrote
What I really want is an A7CR with a stacked sensor and an improved EVF. An A9CR would be great, even if it had to be a smidge larger than the current A7CR. I have two A7CR bodies that I use for travel and other things. They both fit with a lens mounted in a small bag, and they are relatively light to carry. Almost a perfect camera for my photography except for a non-stacked sensor that creates movement distortion and banding under modern lighting. So, I switch to mechanical shutter as necessary via a programmed button. But the silent shutter is a big advantage in so many situations that I would love to have it all the time.
Dec 03, 2025 at 07:28 AM