Sony
A7 2013
Best for Camera history & full-frame introduction
£299
list price · used from £150 at eBay
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A7 vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The A7 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A7 — Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction: 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
A7 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A7Sony · 2013 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 474g (with battery and card)Best | 734g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A7
Sony FX5
Portrait
6.6/10
6.9/10
Street
6.2/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
7.0/10
Documentary
5.6/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
6.8/10
Landscape
5.8/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
6.8/10
Casual
3.9/10
5.1/10
Food
5.7/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.0/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.6/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
8.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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