Sony A7
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced January 2014
- New Model is Sony A7 II
- Read full specs
- Alternatives
- Lenses
- Size Comparison
- FAQ
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Sony A7 overview
Sony A7 is Sony's Pro Mirrorless digital camera initially introduced on January of 2014. It has got a 24 MegaPixel, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 6000 x 4000.
Sony introduced the updated Sony A7 II (Read Full Comparison) to upgrade this model.
The A7 comes in at #49 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all around #117 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. You can try our Advanced camera filter to find camera ratings based on your custom criteria.
The following is a diagram of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.
Sony A7 history
The Sony A7 has a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can see all earlier and new models along with main features.
Sony A7 Gallery
You can see the A7 from different angles in the gallery below.
Sony A7 Pros and Cons
Below is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Sony A7 based on criterias which are generally seen as essential in a digital camera.
Sony A7 Sensor specifications
The Sony A7 is run by the Bionz X processor. The size of the sensor on the Sony A7 is 35.8mm x 23.9mm (Full frame). The 856 mm² sensor has the ability to resolve 6000 x 4000 pixels at aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CMOS sensor has 24 megapixels and provides a standard ISO range of 50 to 25600. RAW photos are saved which means that the user has wider room to maneuver in post.
The graphic underneath displays the A7's sensor dimensions when compared to other popular sizes. The A7 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is displayed in green.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneTo get an idea of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.
Sony A7 dimensions
Sony A7 weighs 1.04 pounds (474g / 16.72 ounces) & the sizing of the camera is 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722g and the Sony A7 is lighter when compared with other rivals.
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The top view underneath will provide the button design on the A7.
Sony A7 Lens specifications
The A7 fits the Sony E mount and has 170 lenses on sale. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our collection which will fit the A7.
Sony A7 Connectivity
The A7 has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
- Wireless Yes
- NFC Yes
- HDMI Yes
Cameras that incorporate NFC or Bluetooth support can be used wirelessly by smartphones. You can transfer images and usually adjust camera settings without the hassle of connecting directly to the camera.
Some applications even stream a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera features a HDMI port, it can be connected to an external monitor. Almost all cameras enable you to recharge the battery using the USB port.
Sony A7 Video specifications
The highest video resolution on the Sony A7 is 1920 x 1080 and you can capture in MPEG-4 and AVCHD file format. 1080p resolution offers a decent balance between video quality vs file sizes but FULL HD is not going to give you any room to downsample. The body does feature both headphone and microphone support making it very valuable while capturing audio.
Sony A7 Weather Sealing
Sony A7 comes with weather sealing making it a fantastic option for use during rough locations. This can be particularly handy any time you are unsure about the elements you might face during outdoor photography.
Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder
The Sony A7 has got a 3 inch tilting display boasting a resolution of 1,230 thousand dots.
Sadly the display isn't a touch screen.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe View Finder details for Sony A7 are as follows:
- ViewFinder Electronic
- ViewFinder Resolution 2,359 thousand dots
- ViewFinder Coverage 100%
- ViewFinder Magnification 0.71x
Viewfinders can be very beneficial during sunny outdoor situations which can make the camera screen washed out and hard to see.
Sony A7 Shutter specifications
Sony A7 has the ability to shoot continuously at 5.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.
Sony A7 Flash and Hot shoe specifications
Sony A7 features external flash ability but does not include inbuilt flash. The maximum flash sync is 1/250 seconds.
Sony A7 Autofocus specifications
Sony A7 features both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more snappier & accurate when compared with Contrast Detect focusing. The camera has got Face detection making it helpful for people photography.
It has got 117 focus points to pick from. Sony A7 features manual focus when needed during low light conditions or you need more accurate focus control.
Sony A7 Battery life
The battery power (NP-FW50) on the Sony A7 is built to last for 340 photos according to the CIPA standards which is less compared to it's rivals. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X offers the highest (870) battery life within this category of cameras.
Listed below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras with the best battery life:
Sony A7 for specific styles of photography
The following chart displays a overview of the Sony A7 for specific styles of photography. To check out more, check out the specific section underneath.
Sony A7 Portrait photography info
The Sony A7 receives a points tally of 82 which is superb, meaning that it is a great option to use for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans heavily to sensor specs, support for RAW photos in addition to the potential to work with off-camera flash.
Sony A7 Street photography details
Having a exceptional points total of 79, the Sony A7 is a outstanding pick for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
A very good sports photography score of 66 suggests the Sony A7 is a respectable fit for shooting sports. A camera should have very good autofocus plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.
Sony A7 Travel photography factors
Weight is extremely critical when selecting a travel camera. All things considered, the Sony A7 gets a nice 69 as a travel camera which is a good option to purchase for your travels.
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
In case you're planning to choose a camera for landscape photographs, the most critical aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Sony A7 and it's above average grade of 75 for a landscape camera is a very decent fit in the current market.
Sony A7 Vlogging information
A vlogging camera should come with a moving display, mic port and ideally IBIS. Taking all things into account, the Sony A7 is just not very good as a vlog camera as it comes to a really bad rating of 35.
Sony A7 Alternatives
If you are in the market for replacements to the A7, here is a number of the highest rated cameras which fall under the category of Pro Mirrorless.
The diagram underneath will give you an overview of the A7 vs it's highest ranked rivals shown earlier.
Here are a few more cameras you might look into as alternative options. To see a detailed comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.