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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R [S]ave

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Sony Alpha ILCE-A7 ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA7A7R
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7
  • ilce-7r
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127127
Width (mm)4848
Height (mm)9494
Weight (g)769465
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A7Sony A7R
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.336.4
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)855.62861.6
Sensor width (mm)35.835.9
Sensor height (mm)23.924
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.974.88
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score9095
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.825.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.214.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,2482,746
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1112(2.2 mp other)
  • 1968 x 1312(2.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3680 x 2072(7.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3680 x 2456(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3680 x 2456(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3680 x 2456(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 2704(13.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 7360 x 4144(30.5 mp 16:9)
  • 7360 x 4912(36.2 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)54
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 70.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 70.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2.5-
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)40-
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.710.71
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.710.71
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1823
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR modeAuto (100-6400), ISO 100 - 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • 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 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 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, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
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 flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeMulti Interface Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.670.84
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.790.79
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.790.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)54
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5015
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)54
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2815
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)54
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2414
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.230.36
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.26
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.16
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.230sFull Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.362s
Startup time (s)2.12
Play -> record time (s)0.70.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270270
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fw50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
Os compatibility
  • windows vista/7/8; mac os x 10.6 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
  • windows vista/7/8; mac os x 10.6 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWorld's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens full-frame camera (along with Sony A7R); Fast Hybrid AFWorld's smallest, lightest, fully-featured interchangeable lens full-frame camera (along with Sony A7); No OLPF



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