Sony A7S Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:	Sony A7S II A7S vs A7S II
General
Model Number:	A7S
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-7S
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$2499.99
Street Price:	$1,998.00
Date Available:	2014-07-08
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	17.9 oz (507 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9 in. (127 x 94 x 48 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	12.2
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor size:	847.28mm² (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	8.40 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	87
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,702
Image Capture
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)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p) 1440x1080 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	25-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (25 points), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
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
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	13.3x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	102400
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600
Auto ISO Mode:	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
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	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)
Self Timer:	2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), Multi Micro USB connector, Stereo microphone jack (3.5mm), Stereo headphone jack (3.5mm)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.57
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.52
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	62
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	39
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	28
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.129 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.024 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.183s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	380 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	320 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
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.