Sony a7 Specifications

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Product
Name Sony a7
Manufacturer Sony
SKU ILCE-7 / CX77800
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2013
Release Date 2013-10-16
MSRP 1699 USD
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Adorama
Camera Type
Camera Type Mirrorless
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
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Sensor Type CMOS
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Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
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Megapixels 24 MP (24000000 total pixels)
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Image Processor Bionz X
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Image
ISO Range 100 - 25600
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White Balance Presets 10
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Custom White Balance Yes
Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format RAW
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Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor Yes
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Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView

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Focus Points 117
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Lens Mount Sony E

List of all compatible lenses
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Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm

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Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD Tilting
Screen size 3”
Screen dots 1230000
Touchscreen No
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Screen Type Xtra Fine LCD
Live view Yes
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Viewfinder Type Electronic
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Viewfinder Coverage 100%
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Viewfinder Magnification 0.71×
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Viewfinder Resolution 2359000
Photography features
Frames per second 5 fps
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Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds
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Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds
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Built-in Flash No
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External Flash Yes
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Self-Timer Yes
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Time-lapse No
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Metering Modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot

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Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
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Videography features
Video Recording Yes
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Video Format MPEG4
AVCHD

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Video Resolution 1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080

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Built-in Microphone Yes
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Built-in Speakers Yes
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Storage
Memory Card Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC

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Connectivity
HDMI Output Yes
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Microphone Port Yes
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Headphone Port Yes
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Wireless Yes
Built-In ( with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app)

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Remote Control Yes (wired)
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GPS No
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Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed Yes
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Battery Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery SKU NP-FW50
Battery Life 340 shots according to CIPA
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Width 127 mm
Height 94 mm
Depth 48 mm
Weight 474 gram including battery
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