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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Sony A7S II
A7S vs A7S II
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Model Number: |
A7S |
GFX 50R |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-7S |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2499.99 |
$4499.95 |
Street Price: |
$1,998.00 |
$4,598.50 |
Date Available: |
2014-07-08 |
2018-10-25 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.9 oz
(507 g)
includes batteries
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27.3 oz
(775 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
1.9 in.
(127 x
94 x
48 mm)
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6.3 x
3.8 x
2.6 in.
(161 x
97 x
66 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.2 |
51.4 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
Medium format |
Sensor size: |
847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
1441.02mm2 (43.80mm x 32.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
8.40 microns |
5.31 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
87 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.9 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,702 |
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Image Resolution: |
4240 x 2832
(12.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2384
(10.1 MP,
16:9), 2768 x 1848
(5.1 MP,
3:2), 2768 x 1560
(4.3 MP,
Other), 2128 x 1416
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1200
(2.6 MP,
Other), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
8256 x 6192
(51.1 MP,
4:3), 8256 x 5504
(45.4 MP,
3:2), 8256 x 4640
(38.3 MP,
16:9), 6192 x 6192
(38.3 MP,
1:1), 8256 x 3048
(25.2 MP,
Other), 7744 x 6192
(48.0 MP,
5:4), 7232 x 6192
(44.8 MP,
Other), 4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2663
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 4000 x 1480
(5.9 MP,
Other), 3744 x 3000
(11.2 MP,
5:4), 3504 x 3000
(10.5 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW (uncompressed or lossless compressed); RAW+JPEG; 24-bit TIFF (in-camera RAW conversion) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (120p/100p)
1440x1080 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
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Movie File Format: |
XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: Linear PCM 48KHz stereo sound) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
FUJINON G Mount |
Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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Focal Length (actual): |
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Zoom Ratio: |
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Aperture Range: |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
25-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (25 points), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone |
Contrast Detection: 425 points; Single Point AF: 13x9 / 25x17 (Changeable Size of AF Frame Among 6 Types); Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 117 Areas on 13x9 Grid; Wide/Tracking AF: (Up to 9 Area); Single AF / Continuous AF / MF; Touch AF supported |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter |
0.5-inch 3.69M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.77x magnification (35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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3,690,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.77x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.61x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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2,360,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
13.3x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
102400 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600 |
Auto (1/2/3), 100-12800, expandable to 50-102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 3600 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL 256-zone metering: Multi, Spot , Average, Center Weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effect: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft Highkey, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step) |
Film Simulation modes (PROVIA / Standard, Velvia / Vivid, ASTIA / Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black&White, Black&White+Ye Filter, Black&White+R Filter, Black&White+Gfilter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter), Dynamic range setting: AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400% |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
TTL (Flash Auto / Standard / Slow Sync.), Manual, Off; Sync: 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain; Auto FP (HSS) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/125 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (uncompressed or lossless compressed); RAW+JPEG; 24-bit TIFF (in-camera RAW conversion) |
Movie File Format: |
XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: Linear PCM 48KHz stereo sound) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi |
Via Wi-Fi or Remote Release RR-100 |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Multi Micro USB connector, Stereo microphone jack (3.5mm), Stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen1), 2.5mm external mic/remote jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, DC input (15v) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.53 |
1.10 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.57 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.52 |
1.10 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
62 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
39 |
25 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
28 |
11 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.129 seconds |
0.119 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.024 seconds |
0.102 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.183s |
Default EFCS used. |
Startup Time: |
2.0 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
380 shots |
400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
320 shots |
400 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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70 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-T125 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-T125 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
Yes |
Included Software: |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
720p (1,280 x 720 pixel) video can be recorded at 120fps with an APS-C sensor crop.
Can't record 4K video internally, but can output uncompressed 3,840 x 2,160 pixel 4K video over the HDMI port for recording on an external device. Can also output uncompressed Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) video.
Can shoot still images at 5.0 fps in Speed Priority Continuous mode, or 2.5 fps otherwise.
Battery life figure of 380 shots is for LCD monitor. Using electronic viewfinder, battery life falls to 320 shots. |
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