Sony Alpha 7 vs Sony Alpha 7R
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony Alpha 7: 474 g ; Sony Alpha 7R: 465 g
- Sensor size: Sony Alpha 7: 35.8 x 23.9 mm ; Sony Alpha 7R: 35.9 x 24 mm
- Sensor resolution: Sony Alpha 7: 6038 x 4025 ; Sony Alpha 7R: 7389 x 4926
- Effective megapixels: Sony Alpha 7: 24.3 ; Sony Alpha 7R: 36.4
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Alpha 7R (36.4).
| Specification | Sony Alpha 7 | Sony Alpha 7R |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha 7 | Alpha 7R |
| Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm | 127 x 94 x 48 mm |
| Weight | 474 g | 465 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6038 x 4025 | 7389 x 4926 |
| Crop factor | 1.01 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 24.7 | 36.8 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.3 | 36.4 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7360 x 4912 |
| ISO | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |