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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |