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Like all SLR-A7 models, this camera is an advanced mirrorless camera equipped with a full frame format matrix. The resolution of this matrix, in comparison with analogues, is quite modest — 12 megapixels; however, this is exactly the case when "less" does not mean "worse", rather the opposite. So, the standard sensor sensitivity range is claimed within ISO 100 – 102400, hardware expansion is possible, and in addition to photos, the camera is also capable of shooting video in 4K resolution, while it is positioned as a solution for professional video shooting. Standard wired interfaces are complemented by Wi-Fi support, and the traditional screen is equipped with an electronic viewfinder.
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Sony A7s body
Panel:full frame, 12.2 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (4K)
Snapshot size:4240x2832 px
ISO range:100-102400
Screen:3 '', oscillating

Like all SLR-A7 models, this camera is an advanced mirrorless camera equipped with a full frame format matrix. The resolution of this matrix, in comparison with analogues, is quite modest — 12 megapixels; however, this is exactly the case when "less" does not mean "worse", rather the opposite. So, the standard sensor sensitivity range is claimed within ISO 100 – 102400, hardware expansion is possible, and in addition to photos, the camera is also capable of shooting video in 4K resolution, while it is positioned as a solution for professional video shooting. Standard wired interfaces are complemented by Wi-Fi support, and the traditional screen is equipped with an electronic viewfinder.

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Specifications A7s body
Colour
Camera type"mirrorless" (MILC)
DxOMark rating87
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS)
Sensor sizefull frame
Effective MP number12.2
Maximum image size4240x2832 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-102400 / it is possible to expand the ISO range up to 50-409600 in hardware /
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Sony E
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absent
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs5
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / 3 or 5 frames /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 30 fps
File recording formatsAVCHD, MPEG-4
Manual video focus
Maximum video lengthtime limit / 30 min /
memory limit / 2 GB /
Connection portsHDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
tracking
in face
Focus points25 шт
Contour enhancement
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderelectronic
Viewfinder crop0.71 x
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed30 -1/8000 с
Shutter typemechanical
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution1230 thousand pixels
Rotary display
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, MemoryStick
CommunicationsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
NFC
smartphone control
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
flash X-sync1/250 с
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelNP-FW50, VG-C1EM
Battery capacity1080 mAh
Shots per charge360 шт
General
Charger modelBC-TRW, BC-QM1
Console/synchronizer modelRM-VPR1, RMT-DSLR2
Protectiondustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)127х94х48 mm
Weight489 g
Added to E-Catalogapril 2014
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Video reviews

The Sony Alpha 7 series of full-frame mirrorless cameras is revolutionary in many ways. All three of its representatives and their updated versions can do almost everything: the Sony Alpha A7 shoots great, the Sony Alpha A7R provides cool detail, the Sony Alpha A7S is completely sharpened for shooting video.

Sensitivity

The symbol "S" in the model index means Sensitivity (translated from English — "sensitivity"). This refers to the phenomenal performance of the camera in low light conditions. A suitable and low-noise picture is obtained even when shooting at maximum ISO values (in the extended range, this figure reaches a record 409,600 units). All thanks to a 12-megapixel sensor, information from which is read without skipping pixels. Such a sensor (due to the limitation in the possibility of cropping the image) is looked at with distrust by professional photographers, but for videographers it is just right.

Main skate

The main element of mirrorless is video shooting. All kinds of ports are adapted for it to connect almost any external devices, there is a huge selection of video lenses, both native and working through adapters, it is possible to shoot in full-frame mode and in Super35 format with AVCDH and XAVC S codecs. And much, much more. The only “but” is that video recording in full 4K resolution is carried out only on an external recorder. So you will have to fork out extra to buy it.

A dark horse

The Sony Alpha A7S has been dubbed the "dark horse" — at first glance, its characteristics do not shine at all. But if you look closely, you may not find a similar analogue among all existing cameras. Who else can produce a beautiful picture taken in almost complete darkness? Only purely professional models.