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......
Fullframe image sensor. 5fps burst shooting. Snappy autofocus. Impressive high ISO performance. Sharp, tilting rear LCD. Focus peaking. Excellent OLED EVF. Great control layout. Compact, dust and moistureresistant body. Vertical shooting grip available. C
Sensor design includes OLPF. No PC sync socket. No builtin flash. External battery charger not included. Native lens library is in its infancy
The Sony Alpha 7 is a fast-shooting, full-frame mirrorless camera that is capable of capturing some impressive images, but we prefer its sibling, the 7R, overall....
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Published: 2013-12-16, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: The A7s are the most advanced and expensive mirrorless cameras Sony has ever produced. They may look similar to the company's line of NEX cameras, but the A7s have one significant difference: a *much* larger image sensor. Bigger sensors simply produce bet...
Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Full-frame image sensor. 5fps burst shooting. Snappy autofocus. Impressive high ISO performance. Sharp, tilting rear LCD. Focus peaking. Excellent OLED EVF. Great control layout. Compact, dust and moisture-resistant body. Vertical shooting grip available.
Sensor design includes OLPF. No PC sync socket. No built-in flash. External battery charger not included. Native lens library is in its infancy
The Sony Alpha 7 is a fast-shooting, full-frame mirrorless camera that is capable of capturing some impressive images, but we prefer its sibling, the 7R, overall....
Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
With only a very small hit on sensor performance, the A7 compares very well against the Nikon D610 and has a very competitive performance against firm's A99 and RX1 models. It also compares favorably with the Leica M. That said, the A7 is unlikely to matc...