sony α7S Specifications

Announced: Apr 6, 2014

Price
MSRP$2499
Body type
Body typeSLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max resolution4240 x 2832
Other resolutions
  • 4240 x 2384
  • 2768 x 1848
  • 2768 x 1560
  • 2128 x 1416
  • 2128 x 1200
  • 1376 x 920
  • 1376 x 776
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels12 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors12 megapixels
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBionz X
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 100-102400
Boosted ISO (minimum)50
White balance presets10
Custom white balanceYes
Image stabilizationNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Extra fine
  • fine
  • standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoomYes(2x)
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points25
Lens mountSony E
Focal length multiplier
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDTilting
Screen size3″
Screen dots921,000
Touch screenNo
Screen typeTFT-LCD
Live viewYes
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100%
Viewfinder magnification0.71×
Viewfinder resolution2,400,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/8000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesYes
Built-in flashNo
External flashYes(via Multi Interface shoe)
Continuous drive5.0fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB BracketingYes
Videography features
Resolutions
  • XAVC S 1080/60p(50Mbps)
  • 30p (50Mbps)
  • 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps)
  • 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps)
  • 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Format
  • MPEG-4
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
Videography notesXLR support via adapter
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Storage
Storage types
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0(480 Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes(micro-HDMI port with 4:2:2 8-bit 4K or 1080 video output)
Microphone portYes
Headphone portYes
WirelessBuilt-In
Wireless noteswith NFC and wireless control via smartphone
Remote controlYes(wired)
Physical
Environmentally sealedYes
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionNP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)380
Weight (inc. batteries)489g(1.08lb/ 17.25oz)
Dimensions127 x 94 x 48mm(5 x 3.7 x 1.89″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
Timelapse recordingNo
GPSNone
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Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.