Sony’s а7 V brings 33MP partially-stacked sensor, AF and video improvements

After more than a year of rumors and immense fan expectations, Sony finally announced the а7 V, the latest in its workhorse lineup of full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The highlight upgrades include a new partially-stacked CMOS sensor with the same 33MP resolution as the a7 IV. The new sensor supports twice the readout speed of the old one, unlocking a heap of improvements while retaining a higher level of detail, compared to the a7 V’s competitors, per the company’s tests.

Paired with the new BIONZ XR2 image processor with integrated AI processing chip, the а7 V brings 30fps blackout-free…