Sony Alpha a7
The 24.3MP full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ X engine captures 14-bit RAW stills from a lightweight 416g mirrorless chassis. It provides uncompressed 1080/60p video output, a tilting 3-inch LCD, and direct E-mount lens compatibility, making it a versatile and budget-friendly gateway to Sony’s full-frame system. This camera suits budget-conscious beginners and streamers who value full-frame image quality and portability over fast burst speeds and 4K recording.
About This Camera
The 24.3MP full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ X engine captures 14-bit RAW stills from a lightweight 416g mirrorless chassis. It provides uncompressed 1080/60p video output, a tilting 3-inch LCD, and direct E-mount lens compatibility, making it a versatile and budget-friendly gateway to Sony’s full-frame system. This camera suits budget-conscious beginners and streamers who value full-frame image quality and portability over fast burst speeds and 4K recording.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.3MP full-frame
- Af points 117
- Burst fps 5
- Video 1080p
- Weight g 416
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong evf (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong af (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.3 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 117 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 117Contrast Detection: 25 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Uncompressed |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2400000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | Micro USB |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a7 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.3MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 117 | 425 | 1053 | 779 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 416 | 579 | 590 | 658 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a7 | 76.2 | 86.3 | 66.7 | 29 | 87.9 | 52.3 | 45 | 64.4 | 67.2 | 79 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 87.9 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.7 | 49 | 98.6 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 98.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.4 | 88.4 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 93.1 | 49 | 90.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 53.5 | 90.8 | 84 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 94.7 | 97.1 | 81.8 | 94.4 | 83.7 | 65.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 83.3 | 75.9 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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