Upgrade Guide
Sony A7R→Sony A7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The A7 offers little measurable spec improvement over the A7R. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 36MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7R | A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | A7R | A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £299 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Sensor | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 36MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 5fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 465g (with battery and card) | 474g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) | |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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