Sony A7 vs Sony a1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony A7 vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7 was released 8 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7 grades against the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A7 and the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and a1 is 78 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and a1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony a1 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older A7 will be behind in sensor innovation.