Sony ILCE 7M3 24.2MP DSLR Camera vs Sony Alpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP24.3 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryAAA Battery
TouchscreenNo-
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandSonySony
ModelILCE 7M3 24.2MP DSLR CameraAlpha a7 24.3MP Digital Camera
Model NameILCE 7M3Alpha A7
Model Number6300M-
SeriesAlpha-
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantBody With 18 - 135 Mm Zoom Lens-
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels24.2 MP24.3 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)12 x 6.69 x 4.88 mm126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm
Weight361 GM474 GM
Face DetectionYesYes
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor Size23.5 x 15.6 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
Other Sensor FeaturesSensor Type APS-C-
Maximum ISO-25600 ISO
Sensor Technology-Exmor CMOS sensor
lens features
Lens MountE-mountE-mount
Digital Zoom4x-
Compatible LensSony E-mount LensesSony E-mount lenses
Manual FocusYes-
Dust ReductionYesYes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeXGA OLED, 1.0 cm (0.39 Type) Electronic Viewfinder (Color)XGA OLED, 1.3 cm 0.5 type electronic viewfinder colour
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Viewfinder MagnificationApproximate 1.07 x (35 mm Camera Equivalent Approximate 0.70 x) with 50 mm Lens at InfinityApprox. 0.71 x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-4.0 to +3.0-4.0 to +3.0 m -1
Viewfinder Eye Point23 mm27 mm
Other Viewfinder FeaturesBrightness Control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Color Temperature Control Manual (5 steps), Number of Dots 2359296 dots, Display Graphic Display, Display All Information, No Display Information, Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Real-time Image Adjustment Display On/Off, Finder Frame Rate Selection Yes, (1x, 2x)-
focus features
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
White BalancingWhite Balance Modes Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) and Color Filter (G7 to M7 57 steps, A7 to B7 29 steps), Custom, Underwater, AWB Micro Adjustment G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps), Bracketing 3 Frames, H/L SelectableAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & Color Filter G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps, Custom / Underwater
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Type Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection AF/Contrast-detection AF), Focus Point 425 Points (Phase-detection AF)/169 Points (Contrast-detection AF), Focus Sensitivity Range EV-1 to EV20 (ISO100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached), AF Mode Automatic AF (AF-A), Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus, Focus Area Wide (425 points (Phase-detection AF), 169 points (Contrast-detection AF)), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S, M, L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock-on AF (Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (S, M, L), Expanded Flexible Spot), Focus Type with LA-EA3 Phase-detection/Contrast-detection Selectable, Features Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus Lock, Eye-Start AF and AF Micro Adjustment (Both Only Available with Optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Attached), AF Illuminator (Built-in, LED Type, Range Approx 0.30 to 3 m), AF OnLock-on AF, Eye AF, Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF and AF micro adjustment both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached, AF illuminator built-in, LED type, range approx. 0.30-3 m, AF ON
Focus Mode-Fast Hybrid AFphase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF
Focus Range-EV 0 to EV 20 ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached
Focus Points-35 mm full frame 117 points phase-detection AF, APS-C 99 points phase-detection AF / 25 points conotrast-detection AF
Panorama Type-Sweep Panorama
exposure features
Exposure Compensation+/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps)+/- 5.0EV1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable with exposure compensation dial +/- 3EV 1/3 EV steps
Other Exposure FeaturesAuto (iAuto, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie/High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter-speed Priority (S), Manual (M)), Metering Type 1200-zone Evaluative Metering, Metering Sensor Exmor CMOS Sensor, Metering Sensitivity EV-2 to EV20 (At ISO100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached), Exposure Modes Auto (iAuto, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter-speed Priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie/High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture Priority (A), Shutter-speed Priority (S), Manual (M)), ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Still Images ISO 100-25600 (Expandable to 51200), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, Selectable Lower Limit and Upper Limit), Movies ISO 100-25600 Equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400, Selectable Lower Limit and Upper Limit)-
Exposure Mode-AUTO iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE P, Aperture priority A, Shutter-speed priority S, Manual M, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane TypeElectronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed1/4000 - 30 secStill images1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies 1/8000 to 1/4 1/3 steps, NTSC up to 1/60 in AUTO mode up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode, PAL up to 1/50 in AUTO mode up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsYes5fps in Speed Priority Continuous Shooting mode
Other Shutter FeaturesShutter Speed Still Images 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), NTSC Up to 1/60 in AUTO Mode (Up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter Mode), PAL Up to 1/50 in AUTO Mode (Up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter Mode), Flash Sync Speed 1/160 s, Electronic Front Shutter Curtain Yes, On/Off, Silent Shooting Yes, On/Off-
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction (On, Off Selectable), Hi-speed Sync, WirelessFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction on/off selectable, Hi-speed sync.*1, Wireless control*1
Flash Compensation3.0 EV3.0 EV switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps
Other Flash FeaturesFlash Control Built-in Flash, Guide Number 6 (in meters at ISO100), Flash Coverage 16 mm (Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body), Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time Approx 4 s, External Flash Compatibility Sony System Flash Compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, Attach the Shoe Adapter for Flash Compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, FE Level Lock, Wireless Control Yes, (Wireless Flash with Lightning Ratio Control)-
image features
Image FormatRAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG StandardJPEG DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 format
Aspect Ratio30200 AM-
Image ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Maximum Resolution-6000 x 4000
Image Stabilizer-Yes
Image Sizing-35 mm full-frame L 6000 x 4000 24M M 3936 x 2624 10M S 3008 x 2000 6.0M, APS-C L 3936 x 2624 10M, M 3008 x 2000 6.0M, S 1968 x 1312 2.6M
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Touch ScreenNo-
Other Display FeaturesMonitor Type 7.5 cm (3.0-type) Wide Type TFT, Total Number of Dots 921600 dots, Brightness Control (LCD) Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather Mode, Focus Magnifier 5.9 x, 11.7 x, Adjustable Angle Up Approx 90Degree, Down Approx 45Degree, Display Selector (Finder/lCD) Auto/Manual, LCD Display Graphic Display, Display All Information, No Display Information, Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Information for Viewfinder Mode, Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD) On/Off, Zebra Yes (Selectable Level and Range or Lower Limit as Custom Setting), Peaking MF Yes (Level Setting High, Mid, Low, Off, Color White, Red, Yellow)Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Histogram, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting information for viewfinder mode
Display Type-TFT
Display Resolution-921,600 dots
LCD Display-TFT
LCD Display Image Resolution-921600 dots
connectivity features
WifiYes-
storage and power features
Batteries IncludedYesYes
Battery TypeAA Alkaline BatteryAAA Battery
Upgradable Memory-Yes
Card Type-Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo SD memory card, SDHC memory card UHS-I compliant, SDXC memory card UHS-I compliant
Battery Life-Approx. 270 shots viewfinder / Approx. 340 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*11
audio and video features
SpeakerBuilt-in, MonauralBuilt-in, monaural
Audio FeaturesMicrophone Built-in Stereo Microphone or XLR-K2M, XLR-K1M, ECM-XYST1M (Sold Separately)AVCHD Dolby Digital AC-3 2ch, MP4 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Video FeaturesRecording (Movie) Recording Format (Movie) - XAVC S/AVCHD Format Ver. 2.0 Compliant/MP4, Video Compression - XAVC S MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio Recording Format - XAVC S LPCM 2 ch, AVCHD Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2 ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4 MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2 ch, High Frame Rate Recording - NTSC 1920 x 1080 (24p/12 Mbps, 30p/16 Mbps), PAL 1920 x 1080 (25p/16 Mbps), Image Size (Pixels), NTSC XAVC S 4K 3840 x 2160 (30p/100 Mbps, 30p/60 Mbps, 24p/100 Mbps, 24p/60 Mbps), XAVC S HD 1920 x 1080 (60p/50 Mbps, 30p/50 Mbps, 24p/50 Mbps, 120p/100 Mbps, 120p/60 Mbps), AVCHD 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS, 60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH), MP4 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps, 30p/16 Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6 Mbps), Image Size (Pixels) PAL - XAVC S 4K 3840 x 2160 (25p/100 Mbps, 25p/60 Mbps), XAVC S HD 1920 x 1080 (50p/50 Mbps, 25p/50 Mbps, 100p/100 Mbps, 100p/60 Mbps)-
Microphone-Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-CG50/XLR-K1M sold separately
Video Format-AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion BlurPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Drive Modes-Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer 10/2 sec.. delay selectable, Self-timer Cont. 10 sec.. delay, 3/5 exposures selectable, Bracketing Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO
Macro Mode-G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps

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