Sony Alpha A7

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 33 expert reviews

Excellent:

21
Good:

12
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fullframe image sensor.
5fps burst shooting.
Snappy autofocus.

Cons:

Sensor design includes OLPF.
No PC sync socket.

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Last revision on September 3, 2020

Reviewers Liked

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 moisture resistant body
Vertical shooting grip available
Great quality rivals DSLRs of similar resolution

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sensor design includes OLPF
No PC sync socket
No built-in flash
External battery charger not included
Native lens library is in its infancy
AF falls behind DSLR viewfinder or best mirrorless
No built-in stabilization
Needs optically stabilized lenses
Limited selection of native lenses at launch
Screen not touch-sensitive and doesn't fully articulate
Fairly basic bracketing

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Expert reviews and ratings

Sony's Alpha a7 is a pro-level mirrorless camera that offers excellent full-frame performance and good ergonomics in a compact design. The Sony Alpha a7 mirrorless camera is Sony's attempt to challenge pro DSLR models by packing all of their...

By Tom's Guide on May 29, 2014

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...

By The Imaging Resource on April 18, 2014

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...

By MobileTechReview on April 07, 2014

Stunning image quality for the size and price, but lenses are...

By Expert Reviews on March 06, 2014

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...

By pentaxforums.com on February 27, 2014

By no means is the Sony Alpha A7 a perfect camera, but we can forgive a few foibles. It costs less than most full-frame cameras or even some 4/3rds setups like the Olympus OMD-1, yet in the right hands it can take photos of remarkable quality. Take the...

By digitalspy.co.uk on January 28, 2014

I enjoyed shooting with the Alpha 7 thanks to the comfortable and well-proportioned handgrip, dual dials, logically positioned customisable controls and intuitive menu system. That said, Id see like to see an improvement in some areas. Despite the...

By Amateur Photographer on January 23, 2014

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...

By Digital Photography Review on January 22, 2014

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...

By DigitalCameraReview on January 13, 2014

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And now for the million dollar question: is Sony's A7 a better buy than the A7R? Well, that's not so straight forward to answer. The Alpha 7 is faster to start up and has a slightly speedier autofocus. Plus, it's less demanding when it comes to lens...

By DigitalVersus on January 07, 2014

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