| General | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Pentax |
| Model | Alpha 7 | ist DL2 |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 7 II | |
| MSRP | $1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.3 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 50 - 25,600 | 200 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X | |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Other Resolutions | 6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000 | 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Normal, Fine, Superfine |
| Color Space | sRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color | |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 117 | 5 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 25 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Pentax KAF |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Xtra Fine LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,230k dot | 210k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.85x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x | 0.57x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 27 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 2.8 fps |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye reduction | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | |
| Flash Bracketing | With optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable | |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu |
| DXO | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2248 | 639 |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.8 | 22.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.2 | 11.1 |
| DxO Overall Score | 90 | 65 |
| Video | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | wired | Wired (optional) |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89") | 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz) | 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | 4 x AA |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Sony Alpha 7 | Pentax ist DL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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