Sony A7 Comparison - October 2025

Last Updated - October 17, 2025

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Model

Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with 28-70mm Zoom Lens Kit

Model

Sony a7 III (ILCEM3K/B) Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera with 28-70mm Lens with 3-Inch LCD, Black

Model

Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm Zoom Lens + 2pcs 64GB Memory + Case+ Tripod + Steady Grip Pod + Filters + Macro + 2X Lens + 2X Batteries + Accessory Bundle (Renewed)

Model

Sony a7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera with 28-70mm Lens

Model

Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm Lens ILCE-7M4K/B, 64GB Card, Filter Kit, Wide Angle Lens, Telephoto Lens, Color Filter Kit, Lens Hood, Bag, and More

Model

Sony Alpha a7 II Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Only - ILCE-7M2/B (Renewed)

Model

Sony a7 III w/ 28-70mm Lens, 128GB Extreme Memory, 420-800mm Super Telephoto Lens, TTL Pro Flash, Filters, Lenses, Case Tripod, and More – Extreme Photo Bundle (42pc Bundle)

Brand

Sony

Brand

Sony

Brand

Sony

Brand

Sony

Brand

Sony

Brand

SONY

Brand

Sony

Reviews

538 reviews

Reviews

1,514 reviews

Reviews

6 reviews

Reviews

766 reviews

Reviews

-

Reviews

20 reviews

Reviews

-

Features

Image quality

9.9

Image quality

9.8

Image quality

9.6

Image quality

9.8

Image quality

9.3

Image quality

9.1

Image quality

9.1

Image steadying.

9.9

Image steadying.

9.4

Image steadying.

9.3

Image steadying.

9.1

Image steadying.

9.1

Image steadying.

9.8

Image steadying.

9.1

Battery duration

9.9

Battery duration

9.8

Battery duration

9.6

Battery duration

7.7

Battery duration

7.2

Battery duration

7.7

Battery duration

7.0

Tech Specs

form factor

Mirrorless

form factor

Mirrorless

form factor

Mirrorless

form factor

Mirrorless

form factor

Mirrorless

form factor

Compact, Mirrorless

form factor

Mirrorless

wireless communication technology

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

wireless communication technology

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

wireless communication technology

Wi-Fi, NFC

wireless communication technology

Yes

wireless communication technology

Wi-Fi

wireless communication technology

Wi-Fi

wireless communication technology

Wi-Fi

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

display type

LCD

item weight

955 Grams

item weight

1.44 Pounds

item weight

1.4 Pounds

item weight

1 Pounds

item weight

6.9 Pounds

item weight

16 ounces

item weight

1.4 Pounds

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

skill level

Professional

compatible mountings

Sony E

compatible mountings

Sony FE

compatible mountings

Sony E

compatible mountings

Sony E-mount Full Frame

compatible mountings

Sony E

compatible mountings

Sony E

compatible mountings

Sony FE, Sony E

continuous shooting speed

10 fps

continuous shooting speed

10 fps

continuous shooting speed

3 fps

continuous shooting speed

5

continuous shooting speed

10 fps

continuous shooting speed

5 fps

continuous shooting speed

10 fps

image stabilization

Sensor-shift

image stabilization

Optical

image stabilization

Digital

image stabilization

No

image stabilization

5-Axis, Hybrid

image stabilization

5-Axis

image stabilization

Optical

auto focus technology

Eye Detection

auto focus technology

Contrast Detection

auto focus technology

Contrast Detection

auto focus technology

Phase Detection, Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection

auto focus technology

Contrast Detection

auto focus technology

Contrast Detection

auto focus technology

Contrast Detection

video capture resolution

4320p

video capture resolution

4K UHD 2160p

video capture resolution

2160p

video capture resolution

FHD 1080p

video capture resolution

-

video capture resolution

1080p

video capture resolution

1080p, 4K DCI 2160p

metering description

Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot

metering description

Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot

metering description

Center Weighted

metering description

Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

metering description

-

metering description

Spot

metering description

Center Weighted

expanded iso maximum

204800

expanded iso maximum

51200

expanded iso maximum

-

expanded iso maximum

25600

expanded iso maximum

51200

expanded iso maximum

51200

expanded iso maximum

204800

photo sensor technology

CMOS

photo sensor technology

CMOS

photo sensor technology

Full Frame 35mm

photo sensor technology

CMOS

photo sensor technology

-

photo sensor technology

CMOS

photo sensor technology

CMOS

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

-

screen size

3 Inches

screen size

3 Inches

special feature

BIONZ XR Processor 759-Pt. Fast Hybrid AF, Real-time Eye AF 5-Axis SteadyShot Image Stabilization

special feature

693-Point Hybrid AF System

special feature

Lightweight, Travel Charger

special feature

Shockproof, Temperature Extremes, Waterproof, X-Ray Proof

special feature

-

special feature

Portable

special feature

digital-camera

flash memory type

Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II

flash memory type

SDXC

flash memory type

SD

flash memory type

SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo

flash memory type

SDXC

flash memory type

-

flash memory type

SDXC, SD

connectivity technology

USB, HDMI

connectivity technology

HDMI, NFC

connectivity technology

Wi-Fi

connectivity technology

USB, HDMI, NFC

connectivity technology

USB, HDMI

connectivity technology

-

connectivity technology

Wi-Fi

maximum webcam image resolution

33 MP

maximum webcam image resolution

24.2 MP

maximum webcam image resolution

24 MP

maximum webcam image resolution

24.3 MP

maximum webcam image resolution

-

maximum webcam image resolution

24.3 MP

maximum webcam image resolution

24.2 MP

photo sensor size

Full Frame 35mm

photo sensor size

Full Frame 35mm

photo sensor size

APS-C

photo sensor size

Full Frame 35mm

photo sensor size

-

photo sensor size

Full Frame 35mm

photo sensor size

Full Frame 35mm

focus type

manual-and-auto

focus type

optical

focus type

manual-and-auto

focus type

Manual Focus

focus type

-

focus type

Auto Focus

focus type

manual-and-auto

item dimensions lxwxh

10.6 x 6.5 x 6.7 inches

item dimensions lxwxh

5 x 3.88 x 3 inches

item dimensions lxwxh

5 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches

item dimensions lxwxh

5 x 1.89 x 3.7 inches

item dimensions lxwxh

10.6 x 7 x 6.4 inches

item dimensions lxwxh

-

item dimensions lxwxh

5 x 2.9 x 3.8 inches

flash modes description

Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync

flash modes description

Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless

flash modes description

Flash Override, Automatic

flash modes description

P-TTL

flash modes description

-

flash modes description

-

flash modes description

Flash Override, Automatic

customer reviews

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 269 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars

customer reviews

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 757 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars

customer reviews

5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings 5.0 out of 5 stars

customer reviews

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 383 ratings 4.2 out of 5 stars

customer reviews

-

customer reviews

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10 ratings 4.2 out of 5 stars

customer reviews

-

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

Yes

are batteries included

-

are batteries included

No

are batteries included

-

minimum focal length

28 Inches

minimum focal length

3.5 Millimeters

minimum focal length

28 Millimeters

minimum focal length

28 Millimeters

minimum focal length

-

minimum focal length

-

minimum focal length

28 Millimeters

video capture format

H.265, XAVC

video capture format

AVC, XAVC

video capture format

-

video capture format

mpeg-4 avchd

video capture format

4k

video capture format

-

video capture format

4k

shooting modes

Auto, Programmed, Aperture, Shutter speed, Manual, Movie

shooting modes

AUTO iAuto , Programmed AE P , Aperture priority A , Shutter-speed priority S , Manual M , Movie modes

shooting modes

Shutter Priority

shooting modes

-

shooting modes

-

shooting modes

Movie

shooting modes

Manual

display resolution maximum

3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720

display resolution maximum

922, 000

display resolution maximum

24 MP

display resolution maximum

1230000

display resolution maximum

-

display resolution maximum

-

display resolution maximum

24 MP

expanded iso minimum

50

expanded iso minimum

50

expanded iso minimum

-

expanded iso minimum

50

expanded iso minimum

100

expanded iso minimum

-

expanded iso minimum

100

audio recording

Yes

audio recording

Yes

audio recording

Yes

audio recording

Yes

audio recording

-

audio recording

-

audio recording

Yes

effective still resolution

33

effective still resolution

24.2 MP

effective still resolution

-

effective still resolution

24.3

effective still resolution

-

effective still resolution

24.3 MP

effective still resolution

24 MP

color

Black

color

Black

color

-

color

Black

color

-

color

Black

color

Black

lens type

Wide Angle

lens type

standard-zoom

lens type

zoom

lens type

other

lens type

-

lens type

-

lens type

Zoom

exposure control type

Manual

exposure control type

Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority

exposure control type

Automatic

exposure control type

Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority, Automatic

exposure control type

-

exposure control type

-

exposure control type

aperture-priority, manual-and-automatic, Automatic

rechargeable battery included

Yes

rechargeable battery included

Yes

rechargeable battery included

-

rechargeable battery included

No

rechargeable battery included

-

rechargeable battery included

No

rechargeable battery included

Yes

included components

Camera Body & Lens

included components

Camera, lens, battery, AC adaptor, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup, micro-USB cable

included components

Camera Kit

included components

Rechargeable Battery Np-Fw50 , Sony A7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera With 28-70Mm Lens, Lens Cap

included components

-

included components

-

included components

Filters, TTL Flash, Grip Stabilzer, 128GB Memory, Camera Case

maximum focal length

70 Millimeters

maximum focal length

70 Millimeters

maximum focal length

70 Millimeters

maximum focal length

70 Millimeters

maximum focal length

-

maximum focal length

-

maximum focal length

70 Millimeters

video standard

AVCHD

video standard

-

video standard

AVCHD

video standard

MPEG-4, AVCHD

video standard

MPEG 4

video standard

AVCHD

video standard

-

viewfinder type

Electronic

viewfinder type

Electronic

viewfinder type

Optical

viewfinder type

Electronic

viewfinder type

-

viewfinder type

-

viewfinder type

Electronic

batteries required

Yes

batteries required

Yes

batteries required

Yes

batteries required

Yes

batteries required

-

batteries required

No

batteries required

-

optical zoom

8 x

optical zoom

2 x

optical zoom

2.5 x

optical zoom

4 x

optical zoom

-

optical zoom

-

optical zoom

2.5 x

mfg warranty description labor

1 year

mfg warranty description labor

1 Year

mfg warranty description labor

90 days limited warranty

mfg warranty description labor

1 year limited

mfg warranty description labor

-

mfg warranty description labor

-

mfg warranty description labor

-

self timer duration

2 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds

self timer duration

2 seconds, 10 seconds, 5 seconds

self timer duration

-

self timer duration

10 seconds

self timer duration

-

self timer duration

-

self timer duration

10 seconds

display fixture type

Tilting

display fixture type

Tilting

display fixture type

-

display fixture type

Tilting

display fixture type

-

display fixture type

tilting

display fixture type

-

max shutter speed

1/8000 seconds

max shutter speed

1/8000 seconds

max shutter speed

-

max shutter speed

1/8000 seconds

max shutter speed

-

max shutter speed

30 seconds

max shutter speed

-

battery cell composition

Lithium Ion

battery cell composition

Lithium Ion

battery cell composition

Lithium Ion

battery cell composition

Lithium Ion

battery cell composition

-

battery cell composition

-

battery cell composition

-

flash sync speed

1/250 Second

flash sync speed

1/250 Second

flash sync speed

-

flash sync speed

1/250 sec

flash sync speed

-

flash sync speed

-

flash sync speed

1/250

gps

No GPS

gps

No GPS

gps

GPS Enabled

gps

-

gps

-

gps

-

gps

GPS Enabled

maximum aperture

3.5 f

maximum aperture

3.5 f

maximum aperture

5.6 f

maximum aperture

-

maximum aperture

-

maximum aperture

-

maximum aperture

3.5 f

battery weight

3 Ounces

battery weight

1.5 Grams

battery weight

27 Grams

battery weight

20 Grams

battery weight

-

battery weight

-

battery weight

-

memory slots available

2

memory slots available

2

memory slots available

-

memory slots available

1

memory slots available

-

memory slots available

-

memory slots available

1

minimum aperture

36 f

minimum aperture

36 f

minimum aperture

3.5 f

minimum aperture

-

minimum aperture

-

minimum aperture

-

minimum aperture

5.6 f

number of batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included

number of batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included

number of batteries

1 Product Specific batteries required. included

number of batteries

1 Lithium Ion batteries required. included

number of batteries

-

number of batteries

-

number of batteries

-

zoom type

-

zoom type

optical

zoom type

Digital Zoom

zoom type

optical

zoom type

-

zoom type

-

zoom type

28-70

warranty type

-

warranty type

-

warranty type

90 days limited warranty

warranty type

12

warranty type

-

warranty type

Limited

warranty type

Limited

digital zoom

8 x

digital zoom

0.19 x

digital zoom

-

digital zoom

4

digital zoom

-

digital zoom

-

digital zoom

-

diaphragm blades

7

diaphragm blades

7

diaphragm blades

-

diaphragm blades

-

diaphragm blades

-

diaphragm blades

-

diaphragm blades

7

manufacturer warranty description parts

1 year

manufacturer warranty description parts

1 Year

manufacturer warranty description parts

-

manufacturer warranty description parts

1 year limited

manufacturer warranty description parts

-

manufacturer warranty description parts

-

manufacturer warranty description parts

-

audio output type

Headphones

audio output type

Headphones

audio output type

-

audio output type

-

audio output type

-

audio output type

-

audio output type

Stereo

camera flash

Hotshoe

camera flash

Hotshoe

camera flash

-

camera flash

1 x Hot Shoe Mount

camera flash

-

camera flash

-

camera flash

-

processor description

Bionz XR

processor description

BIONZ X Image Processor

processor description

-

processor description

Bionz X

processor description

-

processor description

-

processor description

-

viewfinder magnification

0.78x

viewfinder magnification

0.78x

viewfinder magnification

-

viewfinder magnification

0.71x

viewfinder magnification

-

viewfinder magnification

-

viewfinder magnification

-

video output interface

USB, 3.5mm audio, HDMI, USB 2.0

video output interface

3.5mm audio, HDMI, USB

video output interface

-

video output interface

HDMI

video output interface

-

video output interface

-

video output interface

-

number of items

1

number of items

1

number of items

-

number of items

1

number of items

-

number of items

-

number of items

-

white balance settings

Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Color Temperature, Underwater, Fluorescent, Custom, Cloudy, Flash torch, Shade

white balance settings

Auto, Daylight, Custom, Cloudy, Shade, Flash torch

white balance settings

-

white balance settings

Auto

white balance settings

-

white balance settings

-

white balance settings

-

battery description

Lithium Ion

battery description

2280 mAh

battery description

-

battery description

Lithium Ion

battery description

-

battery description

-

battery description

-

target gender

Unisex

target gender

Unisex

target gender

-

target gender

Unisex

target gender

-

target gender

-

target gender

-

shock resistant

FALSE

shock resistant

FALSE

shock resistant

-

shock resistant

FALSE

shock resistant

-

shock resistant

-

shock resistant

-

supported image format

JPEG, RAW

supported image format

JPEG, RAW

supported image format

-

supported image format

AVCHD

supported image format

-

supported image format

-

supported image format

-

jpeg quality level

Fine

jpeg quality level

Basic, Fine, Normal

jpeg quality level

-

jpeg quality level

Basic, Fine, Normal

jpeg quality level

-

jpeg quality level

-

jpeg quality level

-

min shutter speed

1/8000 seconds

min shutter speed

30 seconds

min shutter speed

-

min shutter speed

30 seconds

min shutter speed

-

min shutter speed

-

min shutter speed

-

hardware interface

-

hardware interface

AV Port

hardware interface

-

hardware interface

AV Port

hardware interface

-

hardware interface

-

hardware interface

SDHC, mini HDMI

autofocus points

-

autofocus points

693

autofocus points

-

autofocus points

25

autofocus points

-

autofocus points

-

autofocus points

693

memory storage capacity

-

memory storage capacity

64 GB

memory storage capacity

512 GB

memory storage capacity

-

memory storage capacity

-

memory storage capacity

-

memory storage capacity

1 TB

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Review

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Review

-

Review

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Review

-

Review

-

Review

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Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with 28-70mm Zoom Lens Kit

9.9 Image quality

9.9 Image steadying.

9.9 Battery Duration

Why we love it

Exceptional image quality and color depth.

Versatile for both photography and videography.

User-friendly with intuitive controls.
Main highlights

Up to 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 w/ full pixel readout in all recording formats
Beautiful color expression made simple with S-Cinetone color profile
8x more powerful, next generation BIONZ XR image processing engine
7K oversampling full-frame 4K 30p 10-bit 4:2:2 w/ no pixel binning
33MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
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Sony a7 III (ILCEM3K/B) Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera with 28-70mm Lens with 3-Inch LCD, Black

9.8 Image quality

9.8 Battery Duration

9.4 Image steadying.

Why we love it

Exceptional low-light performance.

Fast and accurate autofocus.

Versatile shooting modes.
Main highlights

Up to 10fps Silent or Mechanical Shutter with AE/AF tracking
Sensor Type : 35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
In the box: SEL2870 lens, Lens hood, Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Rechargeable Battery (NP-FZ100), AC Adapter (AC-UUD12), Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable
Advanced 24.2MP BSI Full-frame Image Sensor w/ 1.8X readout speed Advanced 24.2MP Back-Illuminated 35mm Full-frame Image Sensor
693 phase-detection / 425 contrast AF points w/ 93% image coverage
15-stop dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW, ISO 50 to 204,800
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Sony
Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm Zoom Lens + 2pcs 64GB Memory + Case+ Tripod + Steady Grip Pod + Filters + Macro + 2X Lens + 2X Batteries + Accessory Bundle (Renewed)

9.6 Image quality

9.6 Battery Duration

9.3 Image steadying.
Main highlights

UHD 4K Video Recording in XAVC S Format-Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is possible in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps and using 2.4x oversampling renders greater detail and full pixel readout is possible, that is void of pixel binning, for higher quality imagery with reduced moiré and aliasing. Full-frame 4K recording has also been dramatically improved. Full HD 1080p recording is also supported in frame rates up to 120 fps,
This Al’s Variety Camera Bundle Includes Sandisk 64GB Class 10 SD Memory Card ,55mm 3 Piece Filter Kit ,55mm .43 Wide Angle Lens, 55mm 2.2x Telephoto Lens, 55mm Tulip Hood 50 inch DSLR Tripod, Steady Hand GripPod, Battery ,Charger ,Spare High Capacity Battery & travel Charger, Lens Cap , And Body Cap ,Neck Strap, Lens Cleaning Cloth ,Camera Gadget Bag, lens Pen, Lens Blower,Lens Cap Keeper, + 1 Year Seller Supplied Warranty, And Includes :
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens: Combining impressive optical performance with lightweight, compact convenience, the 28-70mm Lens makes an ideal everyday lens. The popular 28–70 mm zoom range covers a variety of uses, from landscapes to portraits and snapshots. Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization keeps images sharp and noise-free.
Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (International Version)- 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor, BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI, 693-Point Hybrid AF System, UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a7 III to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter
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