First introduced in January, 2014, Sony Alpha A7 is a 24 MP Mirrorless with a Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Sony replaced Alpha A7 with Sony A7 II. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:| Sony A7 Series History |
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| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
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Sony A7R IV | 2019 | 61MP | 100 - 32000 | 665g | 129 x 96 x 78mm | |
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Sony A7 III | 2018 | 24MP | 100 - 51200 | 650g | 127 x 96 x 74mm | |
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Sony A7R III | 2017 | 42MP | 100 - 32000 | 657g | 127 x 96 x 74mm | |
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Sony A7S II | 2015 | 12MP | 100 - 102400 | 627g | 127 x 96 x 60mm | |
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Sony A7R II | 2015 | 42MP | 100 - 25600 | 625g | 127 x 96 x 60mm |
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Sony Alpha A7 with competitors in pro mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| Tilting Screen |
| AF Face Detection |
| 24MP High Resolution Sensor |
| 1230k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| Microphone Port |
| Environmental Sealing |
| 117 Focus Points |
| ±5 AE Bracketing Range |
| Focus Bracketing |
| NFC Connectivity |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 25600 Max Native ISO |
| 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 474g Light Body |
| Headphone Port |
| 2359k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
| 25 Cross Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Remote Control with a Smartphone |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| Low Battery Life: 340 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| Type Scores |
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Sony Alpha A7 has an Overall Score of 84/100 and ranked #32 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #38 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha A7 with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | Alpha A7 | Dimensions | Alpha A7 | |
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Sony A7 II | 599 g | 474 g | 127 x 96 x 60 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Sony A6000 | 344 g | 474 g | 120 x 67 x 45 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Sony A6300 | 404 g | 474 g | 120 x 67 x 49 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Sony A6500 | 453 g | 474 g | 120 x 67 x 53 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Sony A7R | 465 g | 474 g | 127 x 94 x 48 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Canon 80D | 730 g | 474 g | 139 x 105 x 79 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Canon 6D | 770 g | 474 g | 145 x 111 x 71 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
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Sony A7S | 489 g | 474 g | 127 x 94 x 48 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
| General | |
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| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Alpha A7 |
| Announced | January, 2014 |
| Body Type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1 |
| Number of Lenses | 116 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Resolution | 1230k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 117 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 25 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | no built-in flash |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
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| Sensor Size | Full frame |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | - mm |
| Sensor Area | 0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 |
| Min Native ISO | 50 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 340 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | NP-FW50 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 474 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
46MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
12MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
45MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount
20MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
