Format
Megapixels
Continuous Shooting
ISO
30/24p
The Sony Alpha A7S Digital Camera Body the world’s smallest full frame interchangeable lens camera. Images and video come alive with a breakthrough 15.3 stops of dynamic range. ISO sensitivity up to 409,600 reveals astonishing detail and color even in the dead of night. Video excels with Full Pixel Readout, a 4K-optimized sensor and uncompressed 4K output via HDMI.
35mm Large Pixel Sensor with 15.3-Stops Dynamic Range
The innovative A7S features a 12.2 effective megapixel 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor paired with a powerful BIONZ X image processor. The α7S can shoot at a sensitivity range of ISO 100 – 409600 with low noise and unprecedented 15.3 stops of dynamic range. The extra-large pixels on the A7S collects dramatically more light than traditional cameras to produce beautifully detailed, low-noise images in even the most challenging lighting environments.
12.2MP Sensor Optimized for 4K and Low Light Video
The A7S is the world’s first 35mm camera to incorporate ‘direct pixel readout’ utilizing the entire width of the full-frame image sensor without line skipping or pixel binning. Therefore in both HD and 4K video acquisition it can read and process data from every one of the sensor’s pixels. This allows video shooters to utilize all of the artistic and creative benefits provided by the unique sensor.
Fast Intelligent AF in Light as Low as EV -4
Equipped with the same high-precision Fast Intelligent AF system as the A7R camera, the A7S drastically improve AF sensitivity in low-light that can go as low as -4EV
New Generation RGB Filter with Gapless On-Chip Lens Design
The larger than normal pixel size on the 35mm full-frame image sensor with effective 12.2MP, employs Sony’s latest image sensor technologies on the A7S. To boost the image sensor’s light collection efficiency, a new-generation RGB color filter has been adopted, in addition to the gapless on-chip lens design, light concentration technology and photodiode expansion technology delivers unprecedented high sensitivity and low-noise levels with high dynamic range in every light condition from severe low light to bright sunlight. Ghosting and flare have been minimized by applying an AR coating on the surface of the glass seal over the image sensor, further contributing to the high image quality on the A7S.
Uncompressed 4:2:2 Full HD and 4K QFHD output via HDMI
In XAVC S video mode, the a7S can output uncompressed QFHD 4K video (3840 x 2160) in 8-bit 4:2:2 to an optional external 3rd party 4k recorder via HDMI-1
Silent Shutter Mode for Discreet Shooting
Silent shutter mode is ideal when discretionary shooting is required; like capturing a recital or wildlife. Activating the silent shutter eliminates the use of the mechanical shutter and therefore shutter noise by utilizing an electronic shutter in its place.
Contrast OLED Viewfinder
View every scene in rich detail with the 2.4M dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder, which features OLED improvements and the same 3-lens optical system used in the flagship a99. Since the viewfinder faithfully displays what will appear in your recording, including the effects of your camera settings, you can accurately monitor your scene and the settings results. You'll enjoy rich tonal gradations and 3 times the contrast of the a99, along with high-end features like 100% frame coverage and a wide viewing angle.
3.0" 1.23M Dot LCD Tilts for High and Low Angle Framing
The tiltable 3.0" (1,229k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display makes it easy to photograph over crowds or low to capture pets eye to eye by swinging up approx. 84° and down approx. 45°. Easily scroll through menus and preview life thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation.
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Crop Factor | 1X |
| Pixels | 12.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100-102,400 |
| Continuous Shooting | 5 fps |
| Image Processors | BIONZ X |
| Sensor Cleaning | Yes |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dots |
| Electronic View Finder Coverage | 100% |
| Contrast-detection | 25 |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000s |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Supported Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Lens Mount | Sony E Mount (Full Frame) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Format | 1080p @ 60fps |
| External Mic Jack | Yes |
| HDMI Out | Yes |
| Clean HDMI Out | Yes |
| All Formats | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps 1440 x 1080 @ 30 fps 640 x 480 @ 30 fps |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Touch Screen | No |
| Flips Out | No |
| GPS | N/A |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weather Resistant | N/A |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 270 Shots |
| Dynamic Range | 13.2 EV |
| Low Light Performance | 3,702 ISO |
| INCLUDED: | |
|---|---|
| Camera Body | A7S Body |
| Battery | NP-FW50 x 2 |
| Battery Charger | BC-TRW W |
| AC Adaptor | Yes |
| Body Cap | Yes |
| Cable Protector | Yes |
| Micro USB Cable | Yes |
| Camera Strap | Yes |
| Sony Warranty | 1 Year Sony USA Limited Warranty |


