The Alphaa7 Mirrorless Digital Camera from Sony incorporates a full‎-frame Exmor CMOS sensor into an E‎-mount body thus providing the light gathering capability and detail‎-rich imaging of a full‎-frame sensor with a compact‎,‎ lightweight‎,‎ and versatile mirrorless‎,‎ interchangeable lens camera system‎.‎ The 24.3MP sensor enables high resolution images and low light effectiveness with its standard ISO sensitivity range of 100‎-25600‎.‎ The new BIONX X image processor offers fast processing and operation speeds such as 5 fps burst shooting and front‎-end LSI ‎(‎large‎-scale integration‎)‎ improves the early stages of image processing resulting in more natural details and richer tones‎.‎ 14‎-bit RAW output preserves the detail provided by the sensor‎.‎

An enhanced Hybrid Autofocus system combines a 117‎-point‎,‎ phase‎-detection AF system with a 25‎-point contrast‎-detection system for high speed and accuracy‎.‎ Flexible spot focus areas in addition to multipoint‎,‎ center‎-weighted‎,‎ and zone focusing contribute to its functionality and manual focus assist can be optimized for full‎-frame or APS‎-C‎-format shooting zones‎.‎ New Eye AF Control provides highly precise eye‎-detection for shots that place the focus directly on the subject‎'‎s eye‎,‎ even when they are partially turned away‎.‎   

Full HD 1080 video capture with 24p/60i/60p frame rates is supported in both AVCHD and MP4 codecs‎.‎ Uncompressed video can be recorded off‎-camera via an HDMI connection‎,‎ and both built‎-in and external stereo recording is available‎.‎ HDMI and wireless output allows for viewing of still images on ultra HD 4K television‎.‎ The 3.0‎"‎ tiltable LCD has a 921.6k‎-dot resolution and WhiteMagic technology for better visibility in bright light‎.‎ A high‎-contrast 2.4M OLED electronic viewfinder provides 100% coverage‎,‎ a wide viewing angle‎,‎ and features the same 3‎-lens optical system used in the Sony a99 DSLR‎.‎

Built‎-in Wi‎-Fi and NFC capability enable easy wireless transfer of images as well as remote shutter control from smartphones and tablets‎.‎ Remote Control via a USB connection enables still photo adjustment control and now includes video capture control‎.‎ The Quick Navi Pro interface system can display all camera adjustments on the LCD for rapid setting changes when needed‎.‎ 

The advanced Sony Multi‎-Interface shoe expands compatibility options for flash‎,‎ microphone‎,‎ and other accessories‎,‎ and as an E‎-mount full‎-frame camera‎,‎ the Alpha a7 is compatible with all present APS‎-C sized E‎-mount lenses in APS‎-C Crop Mode as well as the new E‎-mount full‎-frame Zeiss and Sony G‎-series lenses‎.‎ Lens mount adapters with a tripod mount are also available to use A‎-mount lenses on E‎-mount cameras and an optional dedicated battery grip enables stable extended shooting and vertical orientation stability‎.‎

Full Frame Compact Mirrorless Digital Camera The Sony Alpha a7 incorporates a full frame 35.8 x 23.9 sensor into the compact‎,‎ lightweight form of an E‎-mount mirrorless camera providing the imaging prowess of full frame and the convenience and versatility of mirrorless‎.‎ 24.3MP Exmor CMOS Sensor With 24.3 effective megapixels‎,‎ the Exmor CMOS sensor captures high‎-resolution‎,‎ low‎-noise images with rich tonal gradation and low‎-light sensitivity‎.‎ The normal ISO range on the Alpha a7 is 100‎-25600‎.‎ BIONZ X Image Processor The new BIONZ X image processing engine reproduces textures and details in real time via extra high‎-speed processing capabilities‎.‎ Together with front‎-end LSI ‎(‎large scale integration‎)‎ that accelerates the earliest processing stages‎,‎ it enables more natural details‎,‎ more realistic images‎,‎ richer tonal gradations‎,‎ and lower noise whether you shoot still images or movies‎.‎ Fast Hybrid Autofocus Enhanced Fast Hybrid auto focus combines speedy phase‎-detection AF with accurate contrast‎-detection AF‎,‎ which has been accelerated through a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm‎.‎ Phase‎-detection AF with 117 densely placed phase‎-detection AF points swiftly moves the lens to bring the subject nearly into focus‎,‎ then contrast‎-detection AF with wide AF coverage fine‎-tunes precise focusing‎.‎ Up to 5 fps Continuous Shooting New faster‎,‎ more accurate AF tracking‎,‎ made possible by Fast Hybrid AF allows you to capture action shots and that ‎'‎perfect‎'‎ moment with 5 fps continuous shooting in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Mode‎.‎ Differing from the Alpha a7R‎,‎ the Alpha a7 provides a Hybrid Focus system that enables faster focusing and frame rates for photographers who favor performance speed‎.‎ Compatibility with Sony‎'‎s E‎-mount Lenses and New Full‎-Frame Lenses Maintaining its lightweight form‎,‎ the Alpha a7 is fully compatible with Sony‎'‎s present APS‎-C E‎-mount lens system and the new line of E‎-mount compact full‎-frame lenses from Carl Zeiss and Sony‎'‎s premier G‎-series‎.‎ 3.0‎"‎ Tilt LCD Monitor The tiltable 3.0‎"‎ Xtra Fine LCD Display offers a 921.6K‎-dot resolution and makes it easy to photograph from low or high angles‎,‎ swinging up 84° and down 45°‎.‎ WhiteMagic technology dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight‎.‎ The large display delivers brilliant‎-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation‎.‎ 2.4M‎-dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder With its 3‎-lens optical system the viewfinder faithfully displays what will appear in your recording‎,‎ including the effects of your camera settings‎.‎ You‎'‎ll enjoy rich tonal gradations and improved contrast‎.‎ High‎-end features like 100% frame coverage and a wide viewing angle enable comfortable and stable eye‎-level composition‎.‎ Full HD Movie at 24p/60i/60p with Uncompressed HDMI Output The Alpha a7 supports in‎-camera AVCHD codec frames rates in super‎-smooth 60p‎,‎ standard 60i or cinematic 24p‎.‎ MP4 codec is also available for smaller files for easier upload to the web‎.‎ Also‎,‎ it is possible to capture Full 1080 HD uncompressed clean‎-screen video files to external recording devices via an HDMI connection in 60p and 60i frame‎-rates‎.‎ Built‎-in Wi‎-Fi and NFC Connectivity with smartphones for One‎-touch sharing/One‎-touch remote has been simplified with Wi‎-Fi/NFC control‎.‎ In addition to Wi‎-Fi support for connecting to smartphones‎,‎ the Alpha a7 also supports NFC ‎(‎Near Field Communication‎)‎ providing convenient transfer of images to Android smartphones and tablets‎.‎ Users need only touch devices to connect‎;‎ no complex set‎-up is required‎.‎ Moreover‎,‎ when using Smart Remote Control ‎- a feature that allows shutter release to be controlled by a smartphone ‎- connection to the smartphone can be established by simply touching compatible devices‎.‎ Direct Access Interface Quick Navi Pro displays all major shooting options on the LCD screen so you can rapidly confirm settings and make adjustments without searching through dedicated menus‎.‎ When shooting opportunities arise‎,‎ you‎'‎ll be able to respond swiftly with just the right settings‎.‎ New Eye AF control Even when capturing a subject partially turned away from the camera with a shallow depth of field‎,‎ the face will be sharply focused thanks to extremely accurate eye detection that can prioritize a single pupil‎.‎ A green frame appears over the prioritized eye when focus has been achieved for easy confirmation‎.‎ Eye AF can be used when the function is assigned to a customizable button‎,‎ allowing users to instantly activate it depending on the scene‎.‎ 14‎-bit RAW Output 14‎-bit RAW image data of extremely high quality is outputted by the Alpha a7‎.‎ This data preserves the rich detail generated by the image sensor during the 14‎-bit A/D conversion process‎.‎ When developed with Sony‎'‎s Image Data Converter RAW development software‎,‎ these images deliver particularly high quality photographic expression and rich gradation‎.‎ Wired Remote Control with Video Capture Control Remote Camera Control allows you to control your Alpha a7 from your computer using a USB cable‎.‎ It has been updated to include video capture control‎.‎ Multi‎-Interface Shoe The Alpha a7 features the advanced Multi‎-Interface Shoe that dramatically expands compatibility with Sony digital imaging accessories such as flash units‎,‎ microphones‎,‎ lights‎,‎ and monitors thus increasing the potential of your photo and movie shooting‎.‎