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Sony A Series Camera Comparison - April 2026
| 1 Best Choice  9.6Exceptional | 2  9.5Excellent | 3  9.4Excellent | 4  9.2Excellent | 5 Best Value  8.9Very Good | 6  8.7Very Good | 7  8.6Very Good |
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ModelSony ILCE-7M3K/B a7 III 24.2MP Full Frame Mirrorless Camera w 28-70mm Lens | Model Sony a7 III ILCE7M3/B Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera with 3-Inch LCD, Body Only,Base Configuration,Black | Model Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera | Model Sony Alpha 7R V Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Interchangeable Lens (Body Only) | Model Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video & Flip Up Touchscreen - E Mount Compatible Cameras - ILCE-6400/B Body | Model Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video, Flip Screen & 16-50mm Lens - E Mount Compatible - ILCE-6400L/B, Black | Model Sony Alpha ZV-E10 - APS-C Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Vlog Camera Kit - Black, ZVE10KB |
BrandSony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony | Brand Sony |
Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews | Reviews | Reviews  | Reviews | Reviews |
Features | ||||||
Image quality 9.8 | Image quality 9.8 | Image quality 9.9 | Image quality 9.9 | Image quality 9.8 | Image quality 9.8 | Image quality 9.1 |
Automatic focus 9.6 | Automatic focus 9.6 | Automatic focus 9.9 | Automatic focus 9.8 | Automatic focus 9.8 | Automatic focus 9.8 | Automatic focus 9.1 |
Image steadying. 9.4 | Image steadying. 9.4 | Image steadying. 9.9 | Image steadying. 9.8 | Image steadying. 8.6 | Image steadying. 8.6 | Image steadying. 7.7 |
Battery duration 9.8 | Battery duration 9.8 | Battery duration 9.9 | Battery duration 9.8 | Battery duration 8.6 | Battery duration 8.6 | Battery duration 7.6 |
Facial recognition 9.6 | Facial recognition 9.6 | Facial recognition 9.9 | Facial recognition 9.8 | Facial recognition 9.9 | Facial recognition 9.9 | Facial recognition 9.4 |
Worth the money 9.4 | Worth the money 9.4 | Worth the money 9.1 | Worth the money 9.8 | Worth the money 9.1 | Worth the money 9.1 | Worth the money 8.1 |
Tech Specs | ||||||
display fixture typeTilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Tilting | display fixture type Articulating |
display typeLCD | display type LCD | display type LCD | display type OLED | display type LCD | display type 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD | display type LCD |
flash sync speed1/250 Second | flash sync speed 1/250 Second | flash sync speed 1/250 Second | flash sync speed 1/250 Second | flash sync speed 1/160 Second | flash sync speed 1/160 Second | flash sync speed 1/160 Second |
effective still resolution24.2 MP | effective still resolution 24.2 | effective still resolution 33 MP | effective still resolution 61 MP | effective still resolution 24.2 MP | effective still resolution 25 MP | effective still resolution 24 MP |
maximum aperture3.5 f | maximum aperture 4 f | maximum aperture 3.5 Millimeters | maximum aperture 5.6 f | maximum aperture 6.3 f | maximum aperture 3.5 f | maximum aperture 3.5 f |
compatible mountingsSony FE | compatible mountings Sony E NEX | compatible mountings Sony E | compatible mountings Sony E | compatible mountings Sony Mirrorless, Sony E NEX | compatible mountings Sony E (NEX), Sony Mirrorless | compatible mountings Sony E |
white balance settingsAuto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | white balance settings Auto, Daylight, Custom, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade | white balance settings Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | white balance settings Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | white balance settings Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Color Temperature, Underwater, Fluorescent, Custom, Cloudy, Shade, Flash torch | white balance settings Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | white balance settings Auto, Custom, Daylight |
memory slots available2 | memory slots available 2 | memory slots available 2 | memory slots available 2 | memory slots available 1 | memory slots available 2 | memory slots available 1 |
photo sensor sizeFull Frame (35mm) | photo sensor size Full Frame 35mm | photo sensor size Full Frame (35mm) | photo sensor size Full Frame (35mm) | photo sensor size Full Frame 35mm | photo sensor size APS-C | photo sensor size APS-C |
image stabilizationOptical | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization Sensor-shift | image stabilization Digital | image stabilization No | image stabilization Optical | image stabilization Dual, Optical |
auto focus technologyContrast Detection | auto focus technology Contrast Detection | auto focus technology Eye Detection | auto focus technology Phase Detection | auto focus technology Phase Detection, Contrast Detection | auto focus technology Contrast Detection, Phase Detection | auto focus technology Contrast Detection, Eye Detection, Face Detection, Hybrid, Phase Detection |
form factorMirrorless | form factor Mirrorless | form factor Mirrorless | form factor Mirrorless | form factor Mirrorless | form factor Mirrorless | form factor Mirrorless |
autofocus points693 | autofocus points 693 | autofocus points 693 | autofocus points 693 | autofocus points 850 | autofocus points 850 | autofocus points 425 |
are batteries includedYes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included No | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes | are batteries included Yes |
video capture formatAVC, XAVC | video capture format H.264/XAVC S, AVCHD/H.264 | video capture format AVC, H.265, XAVC | video capture format H.265/H.264, XAVC | video capture format AVCHD, XAVC | video capture format MP4 | video capture format XAVC |
shooting modesAUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie modes | shooting modes AUTO iAuto , Programmed AE P , Aperture priority A , Shutter-speed priority S , Manual M , Movie modes | shooting modes Auto, Programmed, Aperture, Shutter speed, Manual, Movie | shooting modes Movie, Automatic, Shutter Priority, Manual, Sports | shooting modes Single Shooting, Continuous shooting Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable , Self-timer, Self-timer Cont. , Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | shooting modes Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket | shooting modes Photo, Movie, S&Q, Auto, P, S, A, M |
item weight1.8 Pounds | item weight 1.44 Pounds | item weight 635 Grams | item weight 16 ounces | item weight 16 ounces | item weight 10.3 Ounces | item weight 1.6 Pounds |
skill levelProfessional | skill level Professional | skill level Professional | skill level Professional | skill level Professional | skill level Amateur | skill level Professional |
display resolution maximum922, 000 | display resolution maximum 922, 000 | display resolution maximum 3840 x 2160 | display resolution maximum 61 MP | display resolution maximum 921, 600 dots | display resolution maximum 6000 x 4000 | display resolution maximum 24.2 MP |
expanded iso minimum50 | expanded iso minimum 50 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 50 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 100 | expanded iso minimum 50 |
camera flashHotshoe | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash Built-In | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash Hotshoe | camera flash Hotshoe |
screen size3 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 8.25 Centimeters | screen size 3 Inches | screen size 1 Inches | screen size 3 Inches |
colorBlack | color Black | color Black | color Black | color Black | color Black | color Black |
lens typePrime | lens type Zoom | lens type Wide Angle | lens type Telephoto | lens type Zoom | lens type Standard Zoom | lens type Standard Power Zoom |
battery weight1.5 Grams | battery weight 1.5 Grams | battery weight 3 Ounces | battery weight 3 Ounces | battery weight 1.5 Ounces | battery weight 1.5 Ounces | battery weight 1.5 Ounces |
connectivity technologyHDMI, NFC | connectivity technology HDMI, NFC | connectivity technology HDMI, USB | connectivity technology x | connectivity technology Wireless | connectivity technology USB | connectivity technology Bluetooth, Micro HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi |
aspect ratio16:9, 3:2 | aspect ratio 16:9 | aspect ratio 1:1 | aspect ratio 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 | aspect ratio 16:9, 3:2 | aspect ratio 16:9 | aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3 |
focus typeoptical | focus type optical | focus type manual-and-auto | focus type manual-and-auto | focus type Auto Focus | focus type Auto Focus | focus type Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
jpeg quality levelBasic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level Fine | jpeg quality level Basic, Fine, Normal | jpeg quality level Fine, High, Normal |
specific uses for productPhotography | specific uses for product - | specific uses for product Travel, Vlogging, Wedding | specific uses for product Photography, Videography | specific uses for product Photography, Videography | specific uses for product Videography, Sports, Action Photography | specific uses for product Photography, Vlogging |
viewfinder magnification0.78x | viewfinder magnification 0.78x | viewfinder magnification 0.78x | viewfinder magnification 0.9x | viewfinder magnification 1.07x | viewfinder magnification 1.07x | viewfinder magnification - |
flash memory typeSDXC | flash memory type SDXC | flash memory type Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | flash memory type - | flash memory type Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid UHS-I | flash memory type Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) | flash memory type SD |
digital zoom0.19 x | digital zoom 0.78 x | digital zoom 8 x | digital zoom - | digital zoom 4 x | digital zoom 4 x | digital zoom 2 x |
expanded iso maximum51200 | expanded iso maximum 51200 | expanded iso maximum 204800 | expanded iso maximum 102400 | expanded iso maximum 102400 | expanded iso maximum 102400 | expanded iso maximum - |
maximum focal length70 Millimeters | maximum focal length 35 Millimeters | maximum focal length 200 Millimeters | maximum focal length 200 Millimeters | maximum focal length - | maximum focal length 50 Millimeters | maximum focal length 50 Millimeters |
optical zoom2 x | optical zoom 1 x | optical zoom 8 x | optical zoom - | optical zoom 2 x | optical zoom 1.07 x | optical zoom 3 x |
file formatRAW | file format - | file format JPEG, Raw, HEIF | file format JPEG, Raw | file format - | file format JPEG, Raw | file format JPEG, RAW |
model seriesa7 III | model series - | model series Alpha 7M4 | model series a7R V | model series - | model series Alpha a6000 series | model series ZV-E10 |
total video out ports1 | total video out ports - | total video out ports 2 | total video out ports 1 | total video out ports - | total video out ports 1 | total video out ports 1 |
warranty description1 | warranty description - | warranty description 1 year manufacturer | warranty description 1 year manufacturer | warranty description - | warranty description 1 year manufacturer | warranty description 1 year limited manufacturer |
focus featuresAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | focus features - | focus features Hybrid | focus features Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | focus features - | focus features Hybrid | focus features Hybrid |
battery cell typeLithium Ion | battery cell type - | battery cell type Lithium Ion | battery cell type Lithium Ion | battery cell type - | battery cell type Lithium Ion | battery cell type Lithium Ion |
item height3 inches | item height - | item height 6.7 inches | item height 4 inches | item height - | item height 4.55 inches | item height 2.5 inches |
has color screenYes | has color screen - | has color screen Yes | has color screen Yes | has color screen - | has color screen Yes | has color screen Yes |
photo filter thread size55 Millimeters | photo filter thread size 67 Millimeters | photo filter thread size - | photo filter thread size - | photo filter thread size 49 Millimeters | photo filter thread size 40.5 Millimeters | photo filter thread size 40.5 Millimeters |
night visionNo | night vision - | night vision No | night vision No | night vision - | night vision No | night vision No |
aperture modesF3.5–F5.6 | aperture modes - | aperture modes F3.5 | aperture modes Aperture Priority, Various aperture values depending on the lens used | aperture modes - | aperture modes F1.8 | aperture modes F3.5–F5.6 |
exposure controlAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | exposure control - | exposure control Manual | exposure control Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | exposure control - | exposure control Automatic | exposure control Automatic, Manual |
digital stillNo | digital still - | digital still Yes | digital still Yes | digital still - | digital still Yes | digital still Yes |
total still resolution24.2 MP | total still resolution - | total still resolution 33 MP | total still resolution 61 MP | total still resolution - | total still resolution 25 MP | total still resolution 24.2 MP |
sensor typeCMOS | sensor type - | sensor type CMOS | sensor type CMOS | sensor type - | sensor type CMOS | sensor type CMOS |
memory storage capacity64 GB | memory storage capacity 32 GB | memory storage capacity - | memory storage capacity 1280 GB | memory storage capacity 64 GB | memory storage capacity 32 GB | memory storage capacity - |
built in mediaCamera, lens, battery, AC adaptor, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup, micro-USB cable | built in media - | built in media Camera Body Only | built in media Camera Body & Accessories | built in media - | built in media Camera Kit | built in media Camera Body & Lens |
flash modesAuto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless | flash modes - | flash modes Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync | flash modes Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless | flash modes - | flash modes Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless | flash modes Off, Auto, Fill Flash, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
self timer10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds | self timer - | self timer 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds | self timer 10 Seconds | self timer - | self timer 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds | self timer 10 Seconds |
focus modeDirect Manual Focus (DMF) | focus mode - | focus mode Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | focus mode Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | focus mode - | focus mode Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | focus mode Automatic AF (AF-A) |
video outputMicro-HDMI | video output - | video output HDMI | video output HDMI | video output - | video output Micro-HDMI | video output HDMI |
minimum focal length28 Millimeters | minimum focal length 40 Centimeters | minimum focal length - | minimum focal length - | minimum focal length 1 Meters | minimum focal length 16 Millimeters | minimum focal length 16 Millimeters |
image capture typeVideo | image capture type - | image capture type Stills & Video | image capture type Stills & Video | image capture type - | image capture type Stills & Video | image capture type Stills & Video |
audio output typeHeadphones | audio output type Headphones | audio output type Headphones | audio output type - | audio output type Headphones | audio output type Headphones | audio output type - |
total usb 2 0 ports1 | total usb 2 0 ports - | total usb 2 0 ports 1 | total usb 2 0 ports 1 | total usb 2 0 ports - | total usb 2 0 ports 1 | total usb 2 0 ports 1 |
metering methodsCenter-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot | metering methods - | metering methods Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot | metering methods Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot | metering methods - | metering methods Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot | metering methods 1200-zone evaluative metering |
video resolution4K UHD 2160p | video resolution - | video resolution 4320p | video resolution 4K UHD 2160p | video resolution - | video resolution 4K (2160p) | video resolution 1080p, 2160p |
wireless technologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology - | wireless technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | wireless technology - | wireless technology Wi-Fi | wireless technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
continuous shooting10 FPS | continuous shooting - | continuous shooting 10 FPS | continuous shooting 10 FPS | continuous shooting - | continuous shooting 11 FPS | continuous shooting 11 FPS |
remote includedNo | remote included - | remote included No | remote included No | remote included - | remote included No | remote included No |
minimum shutter speed30 Seconds | minimum shutter speed - | minimum shutter speed 1/8000 Seconds | minimum shutter speed 30 Seconds | minimum shutter speed - | minimum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds | minimum shutter speed 30, BULB Seconds |
photo sensor resolution24.2 MP | photo sensor resolution - | photo sensor resolution 33 MP | photo sensor resolution 61 MP | photo sensor resolution - | photo sensor resolution 24.2 MP | photo sensor resolution 24.2 MP |
viewfinderElectronic | viewfinder - | viewfinder Electronic | viewfinder Electronic | viewfinder - | viewfinder LCD | viewfinder Electronic |
bit depth14 Bit | bit depth - | bit depth 14 Bit | bit depth 14 Bit | bit depth - | bit depth 14 Bit | bit depth 14 Bit |
total usb ports1 | total usb ports - | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports - | total usb ports 1 | total usb ports 1 |
movie modeYes | movie mode - | movie mode Yes | movie mode Yes | movie mode - | movie mode Yes | movie mode Yes |
zoomoptical | zoom - | zoom Optical Zoom | zoom Optical Zoom | zoom - | zoom Optical Zoom | zoom Optical Zoom |
autofocusYes | autofocus - | autofocus Yes | autofocus Yes | autofocus - | autofocus Yes | autofocus Yes |
supported image formatJPEG, RAW | supported image format JPEG, RAW | supported image format JPEG, RAW | supported image format - | supported image format AVCHD, H.264, JPEG, MPEG-4, RAW | supported image format AVCHD, H.264, JPEG, MPEG-4, RAW | supported image format - |
maximum shutter speed1/8000 Seconds | maximum shutter speed - | maximum shutter speed 30 Seconds | maximum shutter speed 1/8000 Seconds | maximum shutter speed - | maximum shutter speed 1/4000 Seconds | maximum shutter speed 1/4000 Seconds |
maximum image size24 MP | maximum image size - | maximum image size 33 MP | maximum image size 46.8 Inches | maximum image size - | maximum image size 6E+3 Pixels | maximum image size - |
camera lens28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens | camera lens - | camera lens - | camera lens Telephoto | camera lens - | camera lens 50 millimeters | camera lens Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II |
crop modeFull-Frame | crop mode - | crop mode - | crop mode Full-Frame | crop mode - | crop mode APS-C | crop mode APS-C |
age range descriptionAdult | age range description - | age range description Adult | age range description Adult | age range description - | age range description Adult, Child | age range description - |
write speedHigh (10 fps in continuous shooting, 4K video recording) | write speed - | write speed - | write speed 10 fps | write speed - | write speed 11 fps (photo), 24 fps (4K video), 120 fps (Full HD video) | write speed 11 fps |
total usb 3 0 ports1 | total usb 3 0 ports - | total usb 3 0 ports 1 | total usb 3 0 ports 1 | total usb 3 0 ports - | total usb 3 0 ports - | total usb 3 0 ports 1 |
processor description- | processor description bionz | processor description - | processor description BIONZ XR Processor | processor description BIONZ X Image Processor | processor description - | processor description BIONZ X |
photo filter size55 Millimeters | photo filter size - | photo filter size - | photo filter size - | photo filter size - | photo filter size 40.5 Millimeters | photo filter size 40.5 Millimeters |
series number7 | series number - | series number 4 | series number - | series number - | series number 6400 | series number - |
lens construction9 Elements in 8 Groups | lens construction - | lens construction - | lens construction - | lens construction - | lens construction 9 Elements in 8 Groups | lens construction E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II |
number of diaphragm blades7 | number of diaphragm blades - | number of diaphragm blades - | number of diaphragm blades - | number of diaphragm blades - | number of diaphragm blades 7 | number of diaphragm blades 7 |
focal length description28 to 70mm | focal length description - | focal length description - | focal length description - | focal length description - | focal length description 16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm) | focal length description 16 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 75mm) |
recording capacity30 Minutes | recording capacity - | recording capacity 60 Minutes | recording capacity - | recording capacity - | recording capacity - | recording capacity 125 Minutes |
dots per screen921, 600 Dot | dots per screen - | dots per screen - | dots per screen 2.1 million | dots per screen - | dots per screen 24000000 | dots per screen - |
water resistance level- | water resistance level Water Resistant | water resistance level - | water resistance level - | water resistance level Water Resistant | water resistance level - | water resistance level Not Water Resistant |
frame rate- | frame rate Up to 60 fps | frame rate - | frame rate - | frame rate Up to 120 fps | frame rate - | frame rate 24, 30, 60, 120p (Movie) |
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