Sony A7 / A7R Vs. RX1 Vs. Leica M Vs. Nikon D800 Specs, Size Comparison

Sony A7R vs rx1 vs leica m vs nikon d800

Sony just announced the A7 and A7R full frame mirrorless cameras. Here is the specs and size comparison of Sony A7/A7R, RX1, Leica M, Nikon D800.

Feature A7/A7R RX1/RX1R Leica M D800/E
Sensor Resolution A7: 24 MP

A7R: 36 MP

24 MP 24 MP 36 MP
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size A7: 35.8 x 23.9 mm

A7R: 35.9 x 24

35.8 x 23.8 mm 36 x 24 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Type Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
AA Filter A7: Yes

A7R: No

RX1: Yes

RX1R: No

No D800: Yes

D800E: No

Image Size A7: 6000 x 4000

A7R: 7360 x 4912

6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Image Processor Bionz X Expeed 3
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x 0.68x 0.7x
Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Continuous Shooting Speed A7: 5 FPS

A7R: 4 FPS

(2.5, 5) FPS 3 FPS 4,6 FPS
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec 1/4000 to 30 sec 1/4000 to 60 sec 1/8000 to 30 sec
Shutter Durability 200,000
Native ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-25,600 ISO 100-25,600 ISO 200-6,400 ISO 100-6,400
Boosted ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 50, ISO 12,800-25,600
Autofocus System 117 points 25 points 51 points
Video Output MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG H.264, MPEG-4
Video Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
LCD Size 3.0″ Tilting TFT-LCD 3.0″ Fixed TFT-LCD 3.0″ Fixed TFT-LCD 3.2″ Fixed TFT-LCD
LCD Resolution 1,230,000 dots 1,229,000 dots 920,000 dots 921,000 dots
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
AE Bracketing ±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes No No Yes
Timelapse recording No No No Yes
GPS No No Optional Optional
Built-in Wi-Fi Yes No No No
Built-in Flash No Yes No Yes
Battery NP-FW50 NP-BX1 Lithium-Ion EN-EL15
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) 270 shots (CIPA) 900 shots (CIPA)
USB Version 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48 mm 113 x 65 x 70 mm 139 x 80 x 42 mm 146 x 123 x 82 mm
Weight A7: 474g

A7R: 465g

482g 680g 900g
MSRP Price $1,698

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