Qvs A7
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
Who should buy what
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
A7 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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