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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A1Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA1A7S III
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-1
  • ilce-7sm3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20212020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129129
Width (mm)8170
Height (mm)9797
Weight (g)737614
Waterproof--
Successor-Sony A7S II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)50.112.1
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)861.6847.28
Sensor width (mm)35.935.6
Sensor height (mm)2423.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.168.4
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3744 x 3744(14.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5616 x 3160(17.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5760 x 5760(33.2 mp 1:1)
  • 7680 x 5760(44.2 mp 4:3)
  • 8640 x 5760(49.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8760 x 4864(42.6 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • compressed raw
  • heif
  • jpeg
  • lo
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
  • heif (10-bit)
  • jpeg (8-bit)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)30-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 7680x4320
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4264x2408
Movie max framerate (fps)240240
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF)Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, 60/120/240fps refresh rates, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)9,437,1849,437,184
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.90.9
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.90.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,440,0001,440,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen-+
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-13
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,000102,400
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAUTO, ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400Auto, 80 - 102,400, expandable to 40 - 409,600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (with priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 57-step magenta/green and 29-step amber/blue compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPicture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y)3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • auto
  • fill flash
  • hi-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Max flash sync (s)1/4001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync TerminalEnhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cfexpres
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
  • cfexpres
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memory2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ethernet or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional via ir
  • usb
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
Connections (extended)
  • 1000base-t ethernet
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • sync terminal
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 10gbps)
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • 5gbps)
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-a hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 gen 1
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)30-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)165-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)20-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)155-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)430-
Battery life, video (minutes)150-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony) free download; sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • mac os x
  • windows



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