Abstract: Yesterday Sony announced two full-frame compact system cameras, the Sony Alpha 7 and Sony Alpha 7R.In the video below, Amy Davies of our testing team looks at both Sony cameras to see what each offers photographers, and where they differ.For more about th...
Abstract: The new full frame 36 megapixel Sony Alpha 7R fitted with optional battery grip and Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE lens Sony has revealed two new full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens system cameras based on what we have known until now as Sony's APS-...
Full frame sensor, Light body, Small body, Tilting screen
Limited lens collection, No touchscreen, Limited raw functionality
The Sony A7 is a fantastic camera, there's no doubt about that. For the price and size, you can't really beat it. But it does feel a little unfinished at the moment. Together with its A7R sibling, the A7 feels like a camera for early adopters – it's a fan...
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Ben , review by: digitalspy.com
The A7 is packed with clever little touches. The electric viewfinder (EVF), for instance, is a sight to behold. It makes framing a shot easier, particularly when bright conditions make viewing the LCD display an issue. It packs a high resolution so the de
One of the weakest aspects of the A7 is the battery life. It seems to drain very quickly, even with the camera sitting idly. Fortunately the batteries are cheap (it uses the same Lithium type as the NEX) and there's always the option of the pricey but use
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 ti...
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 on-chi...
Digital noise is very well controlled, Excellent picture quality with good lenses, Customisable controls, advanced options, Comprehensive video mode with great performances, Tilting LCD screen, WiFi, Good autofocus, Big and precise EVF, Multiaccessories s
Battery life could be better, Sony's 2870 mm f/3.55.6 kit lens is a little disappointing, No separate battery charger supplied (charging via USB cable only), No touchscreen, No builtin flash
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 quali...
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Published: 2014-01-02, Author: Dan , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
Image quality is fantastic, it's a very nice form factor and it's great in low light.
The battery life is too short and the AF system could be better
It's a wonderful opportunity to get into full frame photography - great pics, great fun, great price, great job Sony....
The Sony Alpha 7 is a fast-shooting, full-frame mirrorless camera that's capable of capturing some impressive images, but overall, we prefer its sibling, the 7R....
