Sony Alpha 7S vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7SCyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$2499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 409,600125 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7764608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points259
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 250 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance90 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDXtraFine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Proprietary
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 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 LockAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      DxO Low Light ISO3702
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVCMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"
      Package Weight2.55 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BG1
      Battery Life360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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