Testseek.co.uk have collected 169 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7.
December 2013
(86%)
169 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
73 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
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
Affordable
Small size
Full-frame image quality is great with prime lens attached
Excellent electronic viewfinder quality
Tilt-angle LCD
Button customisation
Focus peaking for manual focus
Full frame sensor
Light body
Small body
Tilting screen
Image quality is fantastic
It's a very nice form factor and it's great in low light.
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
Full-frame sensors in small bodies
Superb stills and videos
Excellent OLED EVF
Hybrid autofocus system
Impressive level of customisation
Compact size
Competitive price tag
Good handling
The editors didn't like
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
Poor battery life
28-70mm kit lens not great
Full FE lens system yet to materialise
AF-C not comparable to DSLR
No pinpoint AF can mean questionable accuracy
Limited lens collection
No touchscreen
Limited raw functionality
The battery life is too short and the AF system could be better
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 builtin flash
No built-in flash
Would love faster burst modes but you can't have everything
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Published: 2014-11-27, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
Abstract: SonySonySonySonySonySonySonySonySony's excellent Alpha A7 series of full-frame mirrorless cameras has evolved a lot since its introduction a year ago. The original Alpha A7 and its higher-resolution sibling, the A7R, were announced last October. Both prom...
Published: 2014-08-07, Author: Milan , review by: insidehw.com
Abstract: Serious photographers have seen the presentation of Sony Alpha 7 as a fulfillment of a lifelong dream. The power of a full-format sensor (FF) in the body off a CSC class device removes the need for carrying a bag filled with equipment everywhere, because ...
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Published: 2014-05-29, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Very smal, light camera body for all-day shootin, Good detail and very accurate colo, Controls provide quick access to frequently used setting, Excellent low-light performance up to ISO 3200 and acceptable to 640, Fast autofocus for action shots
Sluggish startu, even after firmware updat, Limited battery lif, Noise reduction above ISO 1600 removes much detai, Awkward menu system
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 fe...
Small and lightweight, Tiltable LCD screen, Sharp OLED EVF, Wireless remote viewing and picture transfer
Have to purchase addons such as internal timelapse, No external charger for battery, Poor battery life
By making the world's lightest and smallest camera with a full-frame sensor and keeping all of the features of DSLRs for good digital imaging, Sony seems to have found a niche in the crowded camera market. Though there is still some room for improvement w...
Small and lightweight, Tiltable LCD screen, Sharp OLED EVF, Wireless remote viewing and picture transfer
Have to purchase addons such as internal timelapse, No external charger for battery, Poor battery life
By making the world's lightest and smallest camera with a full-frame sensor and keeping all of the features of cameras for good digital imaging, Sony seems to have found a niche in the crowded camera market. Though there is still some room for improvement...
Incredibly small body for a fullyfeatured, fullframe camera, Very high resolution, Hybrid autofocus is reasonably fast and confident, Significantly better burstshooting performance than A7R, Excellent image quality even at very high sensitivities, Faster
Grassisgreener syndrome when compared to its higherres sibling, Moderate performance, Loud shutter (but electronic firstcurtain helps), Mediocre battery life when using electronic viewfinder, Weak lowlight autofocus considering its price, Limited selectio
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 of...
Abstract: Quick TakeProsPlethora of exposure options, including an accurate iAuto shooting modeDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordFast and accurate AFAmazing image quality Outstanding low-light performanceHigh Res 3.0-inch LCD tilts for tou...
