Cameras - Reviews - March 8, 2019

Sony Alpha a7 Review

paul March 8, 2019

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Sony Alpha a7 Specifications

Price
MSRP	$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
Body type
Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max resolution	6000 x 4000
Other resolutions	6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	24 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	25 megapixels
Sensor size	Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Bionz X
Image
ISO	100-25600
Boosted ISO (minimum)	50
White balance presets	10
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Extra fine, fine, standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Digital zoom	Yes (4)
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	117
Lens mount	Sony E Mount Lenses
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Tilting
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,230,000
Touch screen	No
Screen type	Xtra Fine LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Viewfinder magnification	0.71×
Viewfinder resolution	2,359,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Manual exposure mode	Yes
Subject / scene modes	Yes
Built-in flash	No
External flash	Yes (via Multi Interface shoe)
Continuous drive	5.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes
Videography features
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Format	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Videography notes	headphone and microphone ports, XLR support via adapter
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (micro-HDMI port with 4K still, uncompressed video output)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	Yes
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app
Remote control	Yes (wired)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	340
Weight (inc. batteries)	474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
Dimensions	127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	None

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