Sony has announced the A7 and A7r cameras which are the world’s smallest, lightweight interchangeable lens camera system with a full frame sensor. The difference between the Sony A7 and the Sony A7R is the low-pass filter, gapless lens design sensor and contrast-detection AF.
Sony A7R and Nikon D800E cameras has 36MP like high-resolution pixel count on sensor and need a lens that can resolve as much detail as possible and has the right zoom range. These cameras are mostly used for landscape and architecture photography.
Sony A7 and Nikon D800 cameras are quick with better AF speed and compact sizes. These cameras are perfect for portrait, street and event photography and everyday usage.
Sony A7 / A7r vs Nikon D800 / D800E Specs Comparison Table
Here are the Sony A7 / A7r vs Nikon D800 / D800E specs comparison table.
| Camera Feature | Sony A7/A7R | NikonD800/E |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | A7: 24 MP
A7R: 36 MP |
36 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | A7: 35.8 x 23.9 mm
A7R: 35.9 x 24 |
35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Type | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| AA Filter | A7: Yes
A7R: No |
D800: Yes
D800E: No |
| Image Size | A7: 6000 x 4000
A7R: 7360 x 4912 |
7360 x 4912 |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | Expeed 3 |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | A7: 5 FPS
A7R: 4 FPS |
4,6 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Shutter Durability | – | 200 |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-25,600 | ISO 100-6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | – | ISO 50, ISO 12,800-25,600 |
| Autofocus System | 117 points | 51 points |
| Video Output | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264, MPEG-4 |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
| LCD Size | 3.0″ Tilting TFT-LCD | 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,230,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) | (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | No | Yes |
| GPS | No | Optional |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Battery | NP-FW50 | EN-EL15 |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| USB Version | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm | 146 x 123 x 82 mm |
| Weight | A7: 474g
A7R: 465g |
900g |
| Price | A7: $1,698.00
A7r: $2,298.00 |
D800 : $2,796
D800E : $2,996 |
Sony A7 and A7r Availability
Sony A7 full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera body only price is $1,698.00. Sony Alpha A7 Mirrorless Digital Camera with FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens price is $1,998. Sony A7r full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera body only price is $2,298.00.
Sony A7 and A7r will start shipping from December 1, 2013. Below you can find the new Sony camera and lens prices with the availability in popular camera stores.
| Dedicated Amazon page for Sony A7 and A7r | |
|---|---|
| Sony A7 Body Only | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony A7 w/ FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony A7R Body Only | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony RX10 Digital Camera | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Lens | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G-Series II Lens | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony LAEA3 Tripod Camera Mount Adapter | Amazon | Adorama |ebay |
| Sony LAEA4 Tripod Camera Mount Adapter | Amazon | ebay |
| Sony VGC1EM Digital Camera Battery Grips | Amazon | ebay |
