Sony
Alpha 7
The original full-frame mirrorless that started the E-mount revolution — 24MP in a compact body.
$1,699
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.3 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
474 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Sony Alpha 7
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
127 × 94 × 48 mm · 474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.3MP — solid resolution
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · 759 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Good- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Excellent- · 474g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 474g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Historic first FF mirrorless
- ✓ Compact for era
- ✓ 24MP full-frame
- ✓ Affordable used
Cons
- – Slow AF by modern standards
- – No IBIS
- – Superseded many times
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 7