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Predecessor: |
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Leica S2
S2 vs S3
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Successor: |
Sony A7 II
A7 vs A7 II
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Model Number: |
A7 |
S3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-7 |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1999.99 |
$19.00 |
Street Price: |
$748.00 |
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Date Available: |
2013-12-07 |
2020-03-06 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
27.1 oz
(769 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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44.4 oz
(1,260 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
4.7 x
3.1 in.
(160 x
120 x
80 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: |
24.3 |
64.0 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
Medium format |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.97 microns |
4.59 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
90 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
14.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,248 |
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Image Resolution: |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2216
(8.7 MP,
16:9), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 1968 x 1112
(2.2 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) |
9800 x 6530
(64.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p(28Mbps)/60i(24/17Mbps)/24p(24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p(12Mbps))
640x480 (30p(3Mbps))
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4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV (motion JPEG) |
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 |
Leica S bayonet |
Lens: |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
2.50x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele); 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF); Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone |
Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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Optical / 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 |
High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard) |
Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
1.09x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.87x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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921,600 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
18.8x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000, 50000 |
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 |
Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent, Halogen warm, Halogen cool, Flash, Tungsten, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 125 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.5EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame) |
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; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), |
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Self Timer: |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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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 pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light; First or second curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
MOV (motion JPEG) |
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 |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Cabled or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks |
Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.67 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.79 |
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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): |
0.79 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
50 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.0 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
28 |
6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.23 seconds |
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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): |
0.132 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.023 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.230s |
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Startup Time: |
2.1 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
270 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
Included Software: |
Image Data Converter 4, PlayMemories Home |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
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Notes & Features: |
World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens full-frame camera (along with Sony A7R); Fast Hybrid AF; Compatible with Sony's E-mount lens system and new full-frame lenses. |
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