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Sony A7 : Specifications and Opinions

The Sony A7 is a mirrorless camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 24.3 megapixels manufactured from 2013 to 2020 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 25600 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 5 FPS x 28 RAW, unlimited JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 674 €;

98 users have given it an average vote of 8.8 out of 10

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	24.3 megapixel (pixel pitch 6.00 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 25600
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Sony E (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	117
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	5 FPS x 28 RAW, unlimited JPEG
Continuos shooting (without autofocus)	5 FPS x 28 RAW, unlimited JPEG
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 60 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	micro-USB (USB 2.0)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	Yes, up to 256 photos (ND8)
Pixel Shift	No
Focus Stacking	No
Startrail/Composite mode	No
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	3.0", 720 x 480 pixels, partially articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.71x
Viewfinder resolution	1024 x 768 px
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Mechanical
Battery	Sony NP-FW50, 7.70 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	474 g
Dimensions	127 x 94 x 48 mm
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Filippo97

sent on August 08, 2024

Pros: FF, compactness, both JPG and RAW file quality, current cost, lens compatibility

Cons: FHD only video, battery life, slow AF and no eye AF, ergonomics, WB tending to yellow (it is solved already in the camera by setting AWB to B1 M1)

Opinion: I start the review by saying two things: it's a 2013 camera and the kit lens is probably the worst bottle bottom you've ever picked up, so if you've only tried it with that I understand the negative reviews I read. That said, the camera body today can be found at an absolutely low price, less than 400 euros, and at a photographic level it is still a camera body that for certain subjects such as landscapes, street, portraits (although the eye AF is missing, but I also remind you that until a few decades ago you only shot manually and even today some of the most prestigious and expensive lenses in the world such as the Zeiss Otus are only manual), especially in lighting conditions up to fair, it allows you to churn out absolutely professional level work. It is not a camera that I would never take today for sporting events, astrophotography, birdlife or other uses in which capturing the moment is important. But if you're not in a hurry to shoot, like in the old days of film, and therefore want to experience the essence of photography, this camera is great. In the dark and in low light conditions, however, the AF becomes almost unusable. Unfortunately today it suffers from the competition at the same price with the mark 2 which for 50 euros more on the used allows you to have a much better AF, better ergonomics, 4K video and IBIS, so today it is difficult to prefer it again only for these extra functions despite having photographic qualities all in all extremely similar, but for those who have it I would have no problem continuing to use it, the resulting files are really excellent and like many current FF cameras (always in good light conditions) especially in association with modern lenses such as GM and Zeiss, the kit 28-70 lens has a quality comparable to that of a high-end smartphone, therefore essentially unusable (nothing to do with kit lenses like the 18-55 Nikkor, decidedly superior). Both the Mark 1 and the Mark 2 that share the same sensor have the nefarious Sony color science tending to yellow, it is fixed in the camera (custom AWB B1 M1) or in post but it is something to keep in mind. The ability to recover over- and underexposed areas is absurd, the sensor has a dynamic range absolutely on par with current flagships - assuming that you shoot in RAW of course.

Atlas179

sent on May 28, 2024

Pros: Compactness, lightness, range of mechanically adaptable lenses, portability, robustness, vintage look.

Cons: Autonomy, expensive batteries (despite the negligible capacity), bezel without B/T position controls, etc., non-customizable dials, noisy EVF, scarcity of external accessories (e.g. cage), REC button, grip ergonomics, intervalometer that can only be connected via micro USB (and not headphone jack as in reflex cameras), internal apps and dedicated app for smartphones, photo transfer.

Opinion: Okay, this camera is over 11 years old. My version has a metal bayonet (and not plastic as has happened to other more unfortunate users). I deliberately got the A7 because I didn't want IBIS by default, and the magnesium body dissipates heat better. The fact that such a compact fullframe body involves compromises, but with the camera you have to take pictures, and not keep it charging or waiting. Except that the 11-year-old DSLRs lacked certain flaws that the first two series of A7s dragged on for years. Slow startup and buffering; long exposures... Long waits! Remove noise compensation and save on file processing time and remaining battery life. The worst flaw is the range. The NP-FW50 has a ridiculous capacity. You have to set the airplane mode to prevent the camera from consuming power even when turned off. Besides, from what I've read, you have to keep it a minimum charge to prevent the internal CMOS battery from draining completely (but is it a computer or a camera that I bought??). With mirrorless cameras, everything changes. Everything no longer revolves around the subject in the viewfinder. But to the battery and how long it lasts: 340 shots max per charge (not to mention that with the display you gain a little more). I'm not complaining about the menus. So many functions that were previously taken over by the keys, but here physically there is no space. Horrible white balance. In short, colors... REC button right where it shouldn't be. If you don't use it after a while, you forget what customizations you had set up. One of the few advantages? They hardly steal it from you... it is often mistaken for a film SLR or a compact SLR. €60 for a battery of just 1030 mAh? You're kidding us, aren't you?? Too many compromises and few merits.

Nonno Baker

sent on June 28, 2023

Pros: Compactness, FF, general RAW and JPEG rendering, revives vintage optics.

Cons: Ergonomics, autofocus, energy-intensive.

Opinion: We are talking about a car from 10 years ago. Today it shows all the limits compared to the most recent ML but at the time it changed the world of photography by integrating technologies that other houses had no interest in using, preferring to live on income with Reflex technology. That said, the camera has few flaws for me, mainly the autofocus always slow and that goes into crisis as soon as the light is not optimal and ergonomics really sometimes intolerable even for those who, like me, do not have big hands. The various keys are small and crowded, ridiculous the shutter button put vertically and that the first times you use it you have to grope if you have the eye in the viewfinder. The energy consumption is very high but it is solved with some spare batteries and trust that having only two is risky. The battery grip if on the one hand helps on the other drastically worsens ergonomics even if used for its main purpose, that of vertical shots and also makes it lose the characteristic of lightness and reduced size. For the use I make of it, mainly portrait, it is still excellent and does not make me regret the heavy Canon 6D with its excellent L optics. If I recommend it? It is found in the used really little and if you happen to have the good opportunity yes, but it must really be a very occasion. Otherwise an A7II with its improved autofocus is certainly the best choice if you do not want to face the expense for one of the various A7III.

Gacosta

sent on June 05, 2023

Pros: Full Frame, very light, dimensions, construction quality, aesthetically beautiful, price, ergonomics keys and rings

Cons: ridiculous AF speed, unusable low-light AF, battery life, low-light and slow viewfinder, bad image color rendering, terrible white balance, slow start-up, limited and expensive lens kit

Opinion: I state that when I bought the Sony A7 I had never used the mirrorless system before, and I had used a Nikon D7100 for professional purposes, so my direct comparison I do with the Nikon kit. This machine at its launch immediately fascinated me for its new technology, its aesthetic beauty and its small size, so since I would have liked to save weight on my equipment, I bought it. I never made a bigger mistake. The sony A7 is a bad machine from almost all points of view, working in events where speed and responsiveness are needed, many times even indoors and partially in the dark, the Sony A7 manages to lose at least 50% of the moments for the very low speed of focusing and the way it blends in low light conditions indoors. The viewfinder on the outside is not very bright, on the inside it is difficult to follow the movements, with a low refresh rate. After the first tests I could immediately notice that the battery had an insufficient duration even for an amateur, so in addition to buying several extra batteries, in my works I tried to always turn off the machine when I had that minute of pause, but here follows another big negative point, once the machine is turned off, Getting a shot in speed is impossible, because the start time of the machine is long and therefore you lose those 5/7 seconds of scene. This with Nikon has never happened to me, even with the compact practically, on Nikon kit when you press ON the shutter and' already ready immediately to shoot. Another big negative point is that it is impossible to work with Jpeg, the color quality is from another world, it does not completely reflect the original colors of the scene and the white balance does not even know what it is. The image almost always results in a cold and dull tone. This is a negative aspect even on RAW, retrieving a RAW takes longer than expected, because you have to adjust the white balance, the colors one by one and the lights. The only thing I liked about this machine was the aesthetic beauty, the ergonomics of the keys and dials and the lightness. What to say about this camera, I do not recommend it even to an amateur or those who want to approach the world of photography, even if you find it at a ridiculous price. Buy more beware of this machine.

Piero Patanè

sent on February 25, 2023

Pros: Lightness, compactness, strength, ergonomics, possibility to adapt any optics, file quality, dynamic range, price.

Cons: None considered the price.

Opinion: Considering the year in which it was released, the quality/price ratio has always been very high over the years. As before full frame it is really difficult to find better at so little. I totally disagree with those who criticize its ergonomics, it returns an excellent tactile feeling and is comfortable to hold and shoot in all conditions. The only questionable thing is the location of the button to start video recording, but patience. With cheap adapter rings, you can adapt any optics, especially vintage ones, I really used everything. Among other things, very convenient magnification of the electronic viewfinder (for me become essential) to focus in manual. Although the batteries do not last long, they are small, light and cheap, so it costs nothing to carry 3 or 4 behind, managing to cover even the most demanding day. Overall I would recommend it to all amateur photographers who like to shoot with vintage lenses and who approach full frame for the first time.

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