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December 2013
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169 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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73 Reviews
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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
Abstract: THREE GORGEOUS CAMERAS] by terry on 26 March 2014 THE NEW FUJIFILM X-T1 JOINS THE OLYMPUS OMD E-M1 AND THE SONY a7 at the top of the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera category. For the past ten days I have had them all here together on the test b...
Abstract: This is the 24-megapixel version of Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera. There is also a 36-megapixel A7r ($2500 body). The magnesium alloy body is ...
This camera looks handsome, feels solid and has the output expected of full-frame digital sensors. We used it with the supplied Zeiss 55mm prime lens, which is incomparable and expensive, and it is a superb kit. We have used the A7 and the A7r and admire ...
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 fa...
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Published: 2013-11-25, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: The full-frame camera has been synonymous with the most high-end DSLRs — the biggest, the priciest. Not anymore. A new breed of camera that's light on its feet but packs the best image quality outside of pro-grade gear is here, and it starts with Sony's n...
Sony's new ILC-a7 cameras are certain to excite both professional photographers and serious enthusiasts alike – and they could put a dampener on enthusiasm for Olympus's new OM-D E-M1 camera. Although the E-M1 is significantly cheaper than the ILC-a7, it ...
Published: 2014-12-13, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on December 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it regularly.Digital cameras have taken over the world. The world of photography has changed completely as a result. Now, almost everyone can afford a camera, accordin...
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Published: 2013-11-23, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.in
Abstract: The full-frame camera has been synonymous with the most high-end DSLRs-the biggest, the priciest. Not anymore. A new breed of camera that's light on its feet but packs the best image quality outside of pro-grade gear is here, and it starts with Sony's new...
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Published: 2015-04-06, Author: tan , review by: thestar.com.my
Excellent picture quality, compact for a fullframe camera, fiveaxis image stabilisation works well
Autofocus a little slow in low light, shutter sound is pretty loud
The A7 II is an evolutionary update to the A7. It doesn’t offer anything that would really make it worth upgrading to if you already own an A7. However, if you’re looking for a full-frame mirrorless then there’s actually no other choice except for the A7 II an...
Published: 2014-04-25, Author: Victor , review by: klgadgetguy.com
Abstract: As what you have got from the title, today we are going to review the brand new Sony A7. We have been using the Sony A7 for plenty of weeks now. We find it awesome as we were getting used to the features of the camera.The Sony Alpha A7 is Sony's first mir...
