Sony A7R vs Leica S-E (Typ 006) Specifications

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Medium format 1,350.0mm²
37.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R
Leica S-E (Typ 006)

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Sony A7R II A7R vs A7R II
General
Model Number:	A7R	S-E (Typ 006)
Alternate Model Number(s):	ILCE-7R
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	No
Retail Price:	$2299.99	$16900.00
Street Price:	$1,399.50
Date Available:	2013-12-07	2014-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.4 oz (465 g) includes batteries	44.4 oz (1,260 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9 in. (127 x 94 x 48 mm)	6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Kodak KAF-37500
Effective Megapixels:	36.4	37.5
Sensor Format:	35mm	Medium format
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	1350mm² (45.00mm x 30.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.88 microns	6.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	0.8x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	95
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	25.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,746
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 7360 x 4144 (30.5 MP, 16:9), 4800 x 2704 (13.0 MP, 16:9), 3680 x 2072 (7.6 MP, 16:9), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 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)	7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.0	1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	No
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p(28Mbps)/60i(24/17Mbps)/24p(24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p(12Mbps)) 640x480 (30p(3Mbps))
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
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:	Sony E	Leica S bayonet
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone	Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type:	EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eye sensor	High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x	1.09x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x	0.87x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	23.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25600	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-6400), ISO 100 - 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
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, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 32 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame).
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),
Self Timer:	2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds	2, 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off	TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type)
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Multi Interface Hot shoe	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:		Dual SD + CF (UDMA7)
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	No
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi	Cabled
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks	Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.84
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.79
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.84
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.0	1.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	15
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	14
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.36 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.261 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.163 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.362s
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.9 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	270 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh 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:	Image Data Converter 4, PlayMemories Home	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Leica Image Shuttle 2, downloadable from the Leica owners’ area after product registration
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	World's smallest, lightest, fully-featured interchangeable lens full-frame camera (along with Sony A7); No OLPF; Compatible with Sony's E-mount lens system and new full-frame lenses.