Sony Alpha 7R vs Sony Alpha SLT-A37

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7RAlpha SLT-A37
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A35
      MSRP$2299.99 / £1699 (body only)Body + 18-55mm lens: $599.99/ €599/£530
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels37 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions7360 x 4144, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2704, 3680 x 2072, 2400 x 16004912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2515
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points03
      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 Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.6"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot1,440k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash BracketingWith 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 ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 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) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      DxO Low Light ISO2746799
      DxO Color Depth25.623.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.112.9
      DxO Overall Score9575
      Video Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35")
      Weight (inc. batteries)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)506 g (1.12 lb / 17.85 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.1 x 6.9"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life340 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7R Sony Alpha SLT-A37
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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