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| Predecessor: |
Sony A7
A7 vs A7 II
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Nikon D3400
D3400 vs D3500
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| Successor: |
Sony A7 III
A7 II vs A7 III
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| Model Number: |
A7 II |
D3500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
ILCE-7M2 |
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| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1999.99 |
$499.95 |
| Street Price: |
$1,148.00 |
$623.45 |
| Date Available: |
2014-12-09 |
2018-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
32.8 oz
(930 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
21.7 oz
(615 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in.
(127 x
96 x
60 mm)
|
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in.
(124 x
97 x
70 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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| Effective Megapixels: |
24.3 |
24.2 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.97 microns |
3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
90 |
|
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.9 |
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| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.6 |
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| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,449 |
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| Image Resolution: |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2),
4496 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2),
2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
5.1 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
| 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 |
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| Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Nikon F |
| Lens: |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
70mm
|
27 -
83mm
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| Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
70mm
|
18 -
55mm
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| Zoom Ratio: |
2.50x |
3.06x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5-22 (W) / f/5.6-36 (T) |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
|
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
56 -
38 cm
22.0 -
15.0 in
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| Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
55.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
n/a |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
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 |
OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
|
Optical / LCD
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| 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 |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
|
n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.57x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
0.85x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
|
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
18.8x |
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| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode |
Auto, 100 - 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted (75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame), Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
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), |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
| Self Timer: |
2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
No |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Multi Interface Hot shoe |
ISO hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Stereo Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
No |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi |
Via Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): |
Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and 3.5mm Headphone jacks |
Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.74 |
0.45 |
| 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 |
0.51 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
52 |
100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.0 |
5.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
28 |
13 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.0 |
5.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.22 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
0.262 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.151 seconds |
0.109 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.27 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.053 seconds |
0.080 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag with electronic first curtain disabled (enabled is the default) = 0.359 second |
|
| Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
1.2 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
350 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
270 shots |
1550 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
75 minutes
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL14a |
| Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
Yes |
No |
| Included Software: |
|
ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: |
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| Notes & Features: |
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. |
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