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Brand / Model |
Sony Alpha A7 IV |
Nikon D780 |
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Camera | ||
Featured Seller | ||
Type / Size | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor | 33 Megapixels CMOS *Exmor R | 24 Megapixels CMOS *BSI-CMOS Sensor |
Sensor Area | ||
Sensor Size | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | No | No |
Stabilization | 5-Axis, 5.5-Stops | None |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 51200 *Expanded range: 50-204800 | ISO 100 - 51200 *Expanded range: 50-204800 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 900s |
Lens / Mount | Sony E Mount | Nikon F Mount |
FLM / Crop | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
Minimum Focus | ||
Zoom Mechanism | ||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | ||
Focus System | 759-point Phase-Detect *Sensitive to -4 EV. Tracking AF-C: Face, Eye, Bird, Animal. Assist-Lamp | 51-point Phase-Detect *15 Cross-Type Points. Tracking AF-S. 273-Point On-sensor Phase-Detect AF for Live-View. Focus-Stacking. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Built-in EVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.50" 3700K Pixels (0.78X) 100% Coverage | 0.70X - 100% Coverage |
Display Position | Rotating | Tilting | Display Size | 3" LCD 1000K Pixels 100% Coverage *Touchscreen | 3.2" LCD 1200K Pixels 100% Coverage *Touchscreen |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B |
Scene Modes | ||
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Average, Highlight Weighed | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Average, Highlight Weighted |
Bracketing | 9 Shots ±3 EV | 9 Shots ±1 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | -3..+1 EV, 1/2, 1/3 or 1 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
Continuous Drive | 10 FPS, 1000 JPEG, 1000 RAW *800+ Uncompressed RAW Burst. | 7 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *Silent 12 FPS in Live-View. |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 1-9 Frames @ 1/2-3s intervals |
Command Dials | 4 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
Digital Level | 2 Axis | 2 Axis |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Wired, WiFi | Wired, Infrared, WiFi |
HDR | No | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | No | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
Eye-Start Sensor | Yes | No |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Flash | No | YesFlash bracketing, 2-9 frames, max 1 EV increments or 2-5 frames with 2 or 3 EV steps. (GN 12) |
Flash Sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Video Capture | 3840x2160 @ 60 FPS 16:9 *4K 10-bit @ 60 FPS. 1920x1080 @ 120 FPS 8-bit. 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS 10-bit. Focus Breathing Compensation. MJPEG Video steaming via USB, 4K @ 15 FPS, 1080p @ 60 FPS or 720p @ 30 FPS with Stereo sound only. Headphone 3.5mm mini-jack. | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1920x1080 @ 120 FPS. Stereo mini-jack output. |
Sound Input | 4 Channel | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 CF Express Type A | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 520 | 2260 |
Introduced | 2021-10-21 | 2020-01-07 |
Size | 132 x 97 x 80mm (W x H x D) | 144 x 116 x 76mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 658g | 840g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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