Sony

α7

Name: Sony α7
Brand: Sony

$1,699~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: November 15, 2013

Full-Frame

Sensor

24.3MP

Resolution

1080p

Max Video

−

IBIS

5fps

Burst

117

AF Points

Who the Sony α7 is for

The Sony α7 is a 24.3MP full-frame mirrorless camera, a versatile all-rounder.

One of the cameras that launched full-frame mirrorless, an original 24MP a7 body.
A compact body with E-mount versatility that helped redefine the category.
Full HD video and hybrid autofocus, a historically significant all-rounder.

Keep in mind

No in-body stabilisation — you'll lean on stabilised lenses for slow handheld shots.
Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
Video is capped at 29 minutes per clip.

How the Sony α7 compares to other Sony E Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 25 Sony E Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	474g (1.04 lb)	2nd lightest of 25
Price (MSRP)	$1,699	joint cheapest of 25
Resolution	24.3MP	joint 12th lowest of 25

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.3MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Weather sealing

The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full-Frame
Image Processor	BIONZ X
Effective Resolution	24.3 MP
Lens Mount	Sony E

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	100 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)	50 – 25600
Mechanical Shutter	1/8000
Electronic Shutter	1/8000
Flash Sync Speed	1/250
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	5 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	1080p
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	−
1080p Recording	Up to 60p
10-bit Internal	No
Recording Limit	29 min
Log Profiles	−
Built-in Mic	Stereo
Headphone Jack	No
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	117
Contrast Detect Points	25
Low Light AF	-1 EV
Eye AF	No
Animal AF	No
Vehicle AF	No

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	2.36M dots
EVF Magnification	0.71x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	0.92M dots
LCD Type	Tilting
Touch Screen	No

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	−
USB	Micro USB 2.0
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-I
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$1,699
Body Material	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions	126.9×94.4×48.2 mm
Weight	474g (1.04 lb)
Weather Sealed	Yes
In-Body Stabilization	No
Battery Life (EVF)	270 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	340 shots
Battery Type	NP-FW50