Sony A7 V Launch: 33MP Partially Stacked Sensor, 30fps Burst and AI Autofocus – All the News from December 2, 2025
Sony has officially unveiled the Alpha 7 V (Sony A7 V / ILCE‑7M5) today, December 2, 2025, and it’s already dominating photography headlines and social feeds. With a new 33MP partially stacked full‑frame sensor, an updated BIONZ XR2 processor with integrated AI, and 30fps blackout‑free bursts, this fifth‑generation A7 is being pitched as an “entry‑level pro” hybrid body for enthusiasts and working creators alike. Sony Electronics+2Digital Camera World+2 At the same time, Sony is retiring its decade‑old A7 kit zoom and introducing the FE 28–70mm f/3.5–5.6 OSS II, designed to keep up with the A7 V’s much higher shooting speeds.