| General | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Olympus |
| Model | Alpha 7R | E-520 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus E-510 | |
| MSRP | $2299.99 / £1699 (body only) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 37 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 36 Megapixel | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ X | |
| Max Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 7360 x 4144, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2704, 3680 x 2072, 2400 x 1600 | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | |
| 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 | |
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Custom |
| Focus | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Continuous Face Detection Live View Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 3 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| 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 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Xtra Fine LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.92x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x | 0.46x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359k dot |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps | 3.5 fps |
| Flash | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye | |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 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 | ||
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 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 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2746 | 548 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.6 | 21.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.1 | 10.4 |
| DxO Overall Score | 95 | 55 |
| Video | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | wired | InfraRed (optional) |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 - 90% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 - 90% |
| Physical | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89") | 136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.35 x 3.62 x 2.68") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz) | 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | |
| Battery Life | 340 shots | 650 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
| Other | Sony Alpha 7R | Olympus E-520 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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