key specs |
Camera Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 12.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Display Type | TFT | - |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | AA Alkaline Battery |
Touchscreen | - | No |
general |
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | ILCE 7S 12.2MP DSLR Camera | ILCE 7M3 24.2MP DSLR Camera |
Model Name | ILCE 7S | ILCE 7M3 |
Model Number | 7S | 6300M |
Series | ILCE | Alpha |
Color | Black | Black |
Type | DSLR Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 12.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
Tripod Socket | No | Yes |
Dimensions(WxHxD) | 126.9 x 94.4 x 54.8 mm | 12 x 6.69 x 4.88 mm |
Weight | 489 GM | 361 GM |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
SLR Variant | - | Body With 18 - 135 Mm Zoom Lens |
sensor features |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
ISO Rating | ISO 100 - 102400 | - |
Maximum ISO | 102400 ISO | - |
Sensor Technology | Exmor CMOS sensor | - |
Other Sensor Features | - | Sensor Type APS-C |
lens features |
Lens Mount | E-mount | E-mount |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 4x |
Compatible Lens | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount Lenses |
Manual Focus | - | Yes |
Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
viewfinder features |
View Finder | Yes | Yes |
View Finder Type | XGA OLED, 1.3 cm 0.5 type electronic viewfinder colour | XGA OLED, 1.0 cm (0.39 Type) Electronic Viewfinder (Color) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.71 x with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 | Approximate 1.07 x (35 mm Camera Equivalent Approximate 0.70 x) with 50 mm Lens at Infinity |
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment | -4.0 to +3.0 m -1 | -4.0 to +3.0 |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 27 mm | 23 mm |
Other Viewfinder Features | - | Brightness 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 |
Focus Mode | Single-shot AF AF-S, Continuous AF AF-C, Direct Manual Focus DMF, Manual Focus | - |
Focus Range | Wide 25 points/Center-weighted/Flexible Spot S/M/L/Zone | - |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Metering Modes | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
White Balancing | Auto 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 | White 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 Selectable |
Other Focus Features | - | Focus 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 On |
exposure features |
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 | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-5.0 EV in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps, with exposure compensation dial +/-3.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps | +/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps) |
Manual Exposure | Yes | - |
Other Exposure Features | - | 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)), 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) |
shutter features |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type | Electronically Controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane Type |
Shutter Speed | Jan-00 | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Self-timer | - | Yes |
Continuous Shots | - | Yes |
Other Shutter Features | - | Shutter 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 Flash | Yes | Yes |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction On/Off selectable, Hi-speed sync*3, Wireless*3 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction (On, Off Selectable), Hi-speed Sync, Wireless |
Flash Compensation | 3.0 EV switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps | 3.0 EV |
Other Flash Features | Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe | Flash 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 Sizing | XAVC S 1920 x 1080 60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 1280 x 720 120p/50Mbps AVCHD 1920 x 1080 60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH MP4 1440 x 1080 30fps/12Mbps, 640 x 480 30fps/3Mbps | - |
Still Image Size | 35 mm full frame L 4240 x 2832 12M, M 2768 x 1848 5.1M, S 2128 x 1416 3.0M, APS-C L 2768 x 1848 5.1M, M 2128 x 1416 3.0M, S 1376 x 920 1.3M | - |
Image Processor | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
Image Format | - | RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
Aspect Ratio | - | 30200 AM |
display features |
Display Type | TFT | - |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display Resolution | 921,600 dots | - |
LCD Display Image Resolution | 921600 dots | - |
Touch Screen | - | No |
Other Display Features | - | Monitor 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) |
connectivity features |
HDMI | Yes | - |
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz band*5 Playback of still images and movies on smartphones, PCs and TVs | - |
storage and power features |
Upgradable Memory | Yes | - |
Card Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | - |
Power Supply | AC-PW20 AC Adaptor | - |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | AA Alkaline Battery |
Number of Batteries | Approx. 320 shots viewfinder / Approx. 380 shots LCD screen CIPA standard*9 | - |
Batteries Included | - | Yes |
audio and video features |
Microphone | stereo | - |
Speaker | Monaural | Built-in, Monaural |
Audio Features | XAVC S LPCM, 2ch, AVCHD Dolby Digital AC-3, 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4 MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch | Microphone Built-in Stereo Microphone or XLR-K2M, XLR-K1M, ECM-XYST1M (Sold Separately) |
Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Video Quality | HD | - |
Video Format | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4 | - |
Frame Rates in Video Modes | 30fps | - |
Video Features | - | Recording (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) |
modes and functions features |
Drive Modes | Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer 10/2 s delay selectable, Self-timer Cont. 10 s delay 3/5 exposures selectable, Bracketing Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO | - |
Macro Mode | G7 to M7 15 steps, A7 to B7 15 steps | - |
HD Support | - | Yes |
Scene Modes | - | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur |