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Sony α7

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Sony α7
Overview
MakerSony Group
TypeFull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
ReleasedOctober 2013
Lens
LensSony E-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor35.8×23.9 mm Exmor full-frame HD CMOS Sensor
Maximum resolution6000×4000 (3:2) (24 megapixels)[1]
Film speedAuto, 100–25600
Storage mediaMemory Stick Pro Duo, Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC (α7R IV supports only SD family)
Focusing
Focus modesContrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
Exposure/metering
Exposure meteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Shutter
ShutterElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range1/8000 – 30 sec, BULB
Continuous shooting5 frame/s
Viewfinder
ViewfinderBuilt-in 2.4 million dots OLED Electronic viewfinder
General
Video recording1920×1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440×1080 (30p), 640×480 (30p)
LCD screen3.0 in (76 mm) Tilting XtraFine LCD, 921,600 pixels
BatteryNP-FW50, InfoLITHIUM, 7.2 V, 1080 mAh, 7.7 Wh, Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Dimensions127×94×48 mm (5.0×3.7×1.9 in)
WeightApprox. 474 g (16.7 oz) (camera body, card and battery)
Chronology
SuccessorSony α7 II

Sony α7R II Sony α7S II

Sony α7C II

The Sony α7, α7R, α7S and α7C (the α is sometimes spelled out as Alpha) are four closely related families of full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. The first two were announced in October 2013,[2] the third in April 2014 and the fourth in September 2020. The α7 series was the first full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera on the market.[3] They share the E-mount with the company's smaller sensor NEX series.

The α7 II was announced in November 2014, and is the first in the family to revise the original body and ergonomics. The α7C introduced an even more compact form factor, being the smallest full-frame camera with in-body image stabilization.[4] The α7 series is targeted at experienced users, enthusiasts and professionals.[5]

The Sony α7 and α7R have the model numbers ILCE-7 and ILCE-7R respectively. In addition, the α7S, the α7 II, and the α7R II have the model numbers ILCE-7S, ILCE-7M2, and ILCE-7RM2. Sony's new model naming prefix strives to unify model names. "ILC" stands for Interchangeable Lens Camera, followed by an indicator of A-mount "A" or E-mount "E".[6]

Pre-announcement rumours speculated that the new camera would be named "Sony NEX-9".[7]

Variations

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From 2014-2015, Sony released the second generation of the α7 series. The α7 II (ILCE-7M2), α7R II (ILCE-7RM2) and α7S II (ILCE-7SM2). Sony continues to produce the first generation models α7 and α7S, even three years after the launch, only the α7 has been discontinued in April 2019.[citation needed]

The basic α7 II model has 24 MP and has manual focus and hybrid autofocus.[citation needed]

The second generation common ground is the newer and improved body design as well as the world's first five-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system for a full-frame ILC. Sony claims that this can compensate a 4.5-stop equivalent of camera shake. In-body stabilization requires no special lens features, and mirrorless system cameras can typically accommodate lenses from any SLR system.[8][9] As an upgrade of the α7, the α7 II has the same 50 Mbit XAVC-S codec as the α7S but lacks 4K video, and the five-axis stabilization is less effective in video mode than that used in the Olympus OM-D E-M1.[10] However, the crop mode used in the α7 II does not incur "very much loss in image quality", unlike that of the Nikon D750.[10]

On 14 June 2015, Hasselblad announced the Lusso, a variant of the Sony α7R marketed by Hasselblad.[citation needed]

The third generation started in 2017, and the fourth was announced in July 2019.[citation needed]

Model differences

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BIONZ

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BIONZ is a line of image processors used in Sony digital cameras. It is currently used in many Sony α DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Image processing in the camera converts the raw data from a CCD or CMOS image sensor into the format that is stored on the memory card. This processing is one of the bottlenecks in digital camera speed, so manufacturers put much effort into making, and marketing, the fastest processors for this step that they can.

Sony designs the circuitry of the processor in-house, and outsources the manufacturing to semiconductor foundries such as MegaChips and (mostly) GlobalFoundries, as they currently do not own any fabrication plant capable of producing a system on a chip (SoC).[1] Sony also sources DRAM chips from various manufacturers namely Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology.

BIONZ utilizes two chips in its design. The first chip is an SoC that manages overall functionality of the camera such as SD card storage management, wired connection such as USB and HDMI, and wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi and NFC that are increasingly common on modern Sony α cameras. The BIONZ SoC can be identified by its part number "CXD900xx". The second chip is the ISP (image signal processor). It handles the data directly from the CMOS image sensor, and it is directly responsible for the camera's high-ISO noise characteristics in a low-light environment. The ISP can be identified by the part number "CXD4xxx".

Features (universal for α7-series)

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  • Exmor CMOS full-frame sensor (with different megapixels depending on camera version)
  • TruBlack XtraFine LCD screen (3 inch/7.5 cm) with tilt functionality
  • 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) electronic viewfinder
  • 1200-zone evaluative light metering
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
  • LED-auto focus illuminator
  • Multi Interface Shoe (α7R IV adds digital audio interface)
  • 9+1 customizable buttons (10+1 starting with second generation) / 45+ assignable functions

Critical reception and awards

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The Sony α (Alpha) cameras, particularly the α7 and α7R models, garnered widespread acclaim from critics and industry experts. DxOMark, a reputable source for camera and lens evaluations, crowned the α7R as the highest ranking full-frame mirrorless camera, with a score of 95 (the same score as the Nikon D800, but one point behind the Nikon D800E). The α7 achieved a score of 90, higher than the Nikon Df and Nikon D4 professional DSLR cameras, and even Sony's own SLT-A99. The Verge rated the cameras 8.3 out of 10, commenting that "It might be a few years before we realize it, but when the DSLR is relegated to a niche status among specialty photographers and full-frame mirrorless cameras dominate the market, we'll have the α7's to thank as the cameras that started it all."[44] EPhotozine which rated the α7 5 stars, meanwhile praised the α7 series' price point for making them "the cheapest full-frame digital cameras currently available" while being lighter and smaller than comparable cameras.[45] It awarded the α7 "Camera of the Year".[46] The α7R was awarded by Imaging Resource as the "Camera of the Year".[47]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Jeff Keller (February 2014). "Sony α7R Review: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Sony announces α7 and α7R: first full-frame mirrorless cameras: Digital Photography Review. Dpreview.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-30.
  3. ↑ "Sony's New Mirrorless Cameras Are the First to Get Full-Frame Sensors". Wired. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 "Sony α7C Compact full-frame camera". Sony. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  5. ↑ Sony Global - Sony Global - Digital Imaging - α7. Sony.net (2013-10-16). Retrieved on 2013-10-30.
  6. ↑ "Your α7 and α7R Questions Answered". blog.sony.com. 17 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  7. ↑ DL Cade (3 October 2013). "Sony NEX Full-Frame Rumor Roundup". PetaPixel. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  8. ↑ William Browley. "Sony α7 II Review". Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "The New Sony α7 Mark II". 26 November 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  10. 1 2 Andrew Reid. "Sony α7 II review – 5 axis stabilization in video mode". Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "Sony calls this the "basic full-frame model," but there's nothing basic about it". The Verge. 26 February 2018.
  12. ↑ "Sony Electronics Releases Two New Alpha 7C Series Cameras". www.sony.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  13. ↑ Zimmerman, Steven (12 October 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "Sony α7R III 35mm full-frame camera with autofocus". Sony.
  15. ↑ "Sony α7 III with 35-mm full-frame image sensor". Sony.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 "Sony introduces the a7R IV with 61 Megapixel full-frame sensor". Digital Photography Review. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Sony introduces the a7S III with 12.1 Megapixel full-frame sensor". Sony.
  18. 1 2 3 "Sony α7 IV Compact full-frame camera". Sony. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  19. ↑ "Sony a7RV (a7R5) Mirrorless Camera | ILCE7RM5". Sony Electronics. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  20. 1 2 "Sony α7C II compact full-frame camera". Sony. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  21. 1 2 "Sony α7CR 61.0 MP compact full-frame". Sony. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Sony α7 V Compact full-frame camera". Sony. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  23. 1 2 3 4 "α7R VI full-frame high-resolution camera".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. 1 2 3 4 "Sony α7R III 35mm full-frame camera with autofocus". Sony.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Sony α7 III with 35-mm full-frame image sensor". Sony.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 "Sony α7C Compact full-frame camera". Sony. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  27. ↑ "ILCE-7RM2 Specifications". Sony.com. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  28. 1 2 "ILCE-7RM3A Specification". Sony.
  29. 1 2 "ILCE-7RM4A Specification". Sony.
  30. ↑ "Sony α7R III 35 mm full-frame camera with autofocus". Sony. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  31. ↑ "Sony α7 III with 35-mm full-frame image sensor". Sony. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  32. ↑ "Sony α7R IV 35 mm full-frame camera with 61.0 MP". Sony. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  33. ↑ "Sony a7S III initial review". dpreview.
  34. ↑ "Sony α7 III 35 mm full-frame camera with autofocus". Sony. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  35. ↑ "diglloyd blog: Sony's 11+7-bit Delta Compression, Posterization in Some Situations". diglloyd.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  36. ↑ Ltd, Magezine Publishing. "Sony Alpha A7 II Uncompressed RAW Firmware Update v2.0". ePHOTOzine. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  37. ↑ "Sony a7R II uncompressed Raw firmware update available October 19". DPReview. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  38. ↑ Norman, Ian (3 May 2017). "Star Eater: Documentation of an Issue with the Sony Cameras for Astrophotography (and How to Fix It)". Lonely Speck. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  39. ↑ "Sony Star Eater". www.markshelley.co.uk. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  40. ↑ "Sony a7RII star-eater workaround". blog.kasson.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  41. ↑ "The Sony a7RIII eats stars". blog.kasson.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  42. ↑ "Compatibility Information - ILCE-7SM2". support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  43. ↑ "The day has come: Sony A7 marked as discontinued at BHphoto and Adorama!". sonyalpharumors. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  44. ↑ Sony Alpha α7 and α7R review, The Verge, By Dan Seifert on 16 December 2013
  45. ↑ Sony Alpha 7 ILCE-7 Full Review ePHOTOzine 3 December 2013 by Joshua Waller
  46. ↑ ePHOTOzine's Best Cameras Of The Year Awards 2013 Posted: 6 December 2013 by ePHOTOzine
  47. ↑ Top 13 for 2013: The Best Cameras, Lenses and Technologies of the Year by Dave Etchells, Imaging Resource posted 11 December 2013
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