Incredibly small body for a fullyfeatured, fullframe camera, Very high resolution, Hybrid autofocus is reasonably fast and confident, Significantly better burstshooting performance than A7R, Excellent image quality even at very high sensitivities, Faster
Grassisgreener syndrome when compared to its higherres sibling, Moderate performance, Loud shutter (but electronic firstcurtain helps), Mediocre battery life when using electronic viewfinder, Weak lowlight autofocus considering its price, Limited selectio
When we reviewed Sony's A7R mirrorless camera, we were thrilled by its combination of a full-frame image sensor and a compact body. The Sony A7 offers both, and yet it's even more affordable. It also boasts better autofocus and performance, but trades of...
Abstract: Quick TakeProsPlethora of exposure options, including an accurate iAuto shooting modeDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordFast and accurate AFAmazing image quality Outstanding low-light performanceHigh Res 3.0-inch LCD tilts for tou...
A 1 lb. full frame camera! Well built, very good video capture, plenty of controls
Native lens selection is very weak, photo quality is very good but not brilliant
There's simply nothing like it: a full frame DSLR competitor in a body that's barely bigger and heavier than Sony's NEX (soon to be Alpha a5000 and a6000) ILCs. If you need big image quality but don't want to haul big gear around, the a7 and a7R are t...
Abstract: The Sony E-mount system has matured over the past few years and Sony has chosen to retire the NEX branding and consolidate all of its interchangeable lens cameras under the Alpha brand name with a designation only of whether they are A-mount or E-mount...
Published: 2014-03-24, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Comparisons are tricky for the A7, since there are no other 24MP ILCs, other than Sony's discontinued NEX-7 and newly announced Alpha 6000, which we haven't tested; the only other full-frame ILC is the A7R. Samsung's NX300, with a 20.3MP sensor, produced ...
Abstract: The Sony Alpha 7 (A7) and Alpha 7R (A7R) mirrorless full frame cameras are candidates for Pentax shooters who want a full-frame camera right now to use with Pentax legacy and FA Limited glass. The Alpha 7 has a 24-megapixel sensor while the Alpha 7R a 36-...
Published: 2014-01-22, Author: Jeff , review by: dpreview.com
Smallest and least expensive fullframe body, Very good image quality when shooting Raw, Solid build quality, Compatible with a huge range of legacy 35mm camera lenses with no fieldofview crop, Large, high resolution electronic viewfinder, Tilting LCD offe
JPEG quality disappointing compared to peers – crude sharpening, overaggressive processing, and occasional posterization, Autofocus can be hesitant, especially in low light; AF improves when assist lamp is turned off, Auto ISO tends to keep shutter speed
The Alpha 7 has broken new ground in the full-frame market, in terms of both size and price. Its compact size, broad feature set and very good Raw image quality make it a compelling option for those wanting a large sensor. Unfortunately, the JPEGs have ma...
excellent image quality, advanced feature set with extensive custom options, high quality electronic viewfinder, WiFi
slightly subpar kit lens vs. cameras' capabilities, movie record button awkwardly placed, autofocus somewhat sluggish in low light, relatively short battery life, limited availability of native fullframe lenses at launch
There's no doubt that Sony has raised the bar for all other camera manufacturers with the release of the a7/a7R. These cameras go far beyond the basic excitement of being full-frame mirrorless cameras. A broad feature set with extensive custom options wi...
Abstract: Let's compare a , and , shooting the same thing: a tree. What could be so difficult? 50mm Comparison First let's snap away with a 50mm lens. The was sh......
