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| Predecessor: |
Sony A7
A7 vs A7 II |
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| Successor: |
Fujifilm X-A2
X-A1 vs X-A2 |
Sony A7 III
A7 II vs A7 III |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | X-A1 | A7 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-7M2 | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.95 | $1999.99 |
| Street Price: | $449.99 | $1,080.32 |
| Date Available: | 2013-09-30 | 2014-12-09 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
11.6 oz
(330 g)
includes batteries |
32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (117 x 67 x 39 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (127 x 96 x 60 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.82 microns | 5.97 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 90 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,449 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 3936 x 2216 (8.7 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1968 x 1112 (2.2 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Lens: | FUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element; 7 round-edged aperture blades | Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 76mm | 28 - 70mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | 28 - 70mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | 2.50x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Area (49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Continuous AF, Tracking AF, Manual Focus | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detect + Contrast-detect AF): 117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF); Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots (307,000 px) | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 18.8x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO(400), AUTO(800), AUTO(1600), AUTO(3200), AUTO(6400) | Auto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Sport; Film Simulation (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia, and Black & White); Dynamic range setting AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple Exposure; 8 Advanced Filters (Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key and Partial Color) | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=7m (ISO 200) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180s (1/160s in S or M mode) | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Multi Interface Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound | XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RR-90 wired remote | Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type C) HDMI | Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and 3.5mm Headphone jacks |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.74 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.79 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | 52 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 28 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 24 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.22 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.151 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag with electronic first curtain disabled (enabled is the default) = 0.359 second | |
| Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 270 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-W126 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Fujifilm CD-ROM (Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc.) | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Cost-reduced X-M1 with conventional Bayer sensor. Available in black or indigo blue. | In-body 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization (up to 4.5 stops of corrections), White Magic tilting LCD (170 degrees up, 41 degrees down), XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 & MP4 videos, S-Log2 and S-Gamut, improved grip and shutter button, stronger lens mount, optional VG-C2EM battery grip. |
