Reasons to choose Alpha 7
Released in 2013, Alpha 7 has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 474 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Alpha 7
vs Sony Alpha 7 II
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
Alpha 7856 mm²
Alpha 7 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Alpha 7 and Alpha 7 II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Alpha 7MetricAlpha 7 II
24.3 MPEffective pixels24.3 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.8 × 23.9
5.93 µmPixel pitch5.93 µm
35.21 µm²Pixel area35.21 µm²
2.84 MP/cm²Pixel density2.84 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
474 gWeight599 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Alpha 7 and Alpha 7 II have the same sensor area. The Alpha 7 has the lighter body. The Alpha 7 and Alpha 7 II have the same effective resolution. The Alpha 7 II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha 7 II
Released in 2014, Alpha 7 II has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 599 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.