Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Specifications

35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 847.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Sony A7 II A7 vs A7 II	Sony A7S II A7S vs A7S II
General
Model Number:	A7	A7S
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-7	ILCE-7S
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$1999.99	$2499.99
Street Price:	$748.00	$1,998.00
Date Available:	2013-12-07	2014-07-08
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	27.1 oz (769 g) includes batteries, kit lens	17.9 oz (507 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9 in. (127 x 94 x 48 mm)	5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9 in. (127 x 94 x 48 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.3	12.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	35mm
Sensor size:	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)	847.28mm² (35.60mm x 23.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.97 microns	8.40 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	90	87
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.8	23.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.2	13.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,248	3,702
Image Capture
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)	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	JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p(28Mbps)/60i(24/17Mbps)/24p(24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p(12Mbps)) 640x480 (30p(3Mbps))	1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p) 1440x1080 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo	XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with 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

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E	Sony E
Lens:	Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 70mm
Focal Length (actual):	28 - 70mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele); 7 diaphragm blades (circular)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom	Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
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	25-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (25 points), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Zone
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	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	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	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x	0.71x
Display
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)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	18.8x	13.3x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	102400
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 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600
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, 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	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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),	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	2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
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	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	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe	Multi Interface Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo	XAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi	Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks	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):	0.67	0.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.79	0.57
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.79	0.52
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	50	62
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0	5.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	28	39
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	5.0	5.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	24	28
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.23 seconds	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):	0.132 seconds	0.129 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.023 seconds	0.024 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF shutter lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.230s	Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.183s
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots	380 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	270 shots	320 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Image Data Converter 4, PlayMemories Home
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
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.	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.