Best Rated Sony Alpha DSLR & NEX Mirrorless Cameras Comparison

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Best Sony Alpha DSLRs and NEX Mirrorless Cameras – This is a roundup of the Top-Rated Sony Alpha DSLRs with translucent mirror technology, and Sony Compact System Mirrorless Cameras. Both camera types have interchangeable lenses. Sony’s mirrorless cameras have a much smaller footprint than the larger regular sized Alpha Digital SLR cameras (half the size and weight) and are easier to use than standard SLRs. A smaller camera is more likely to be taken with you. The imaging sensor size and features of some of these sub-compact SLRs compare favorably to a full size digital SLR without the size or weight. NEX cameras have APS-C sized sensors. The latest cameras shoot 4K Ultra HD Video, the same resolution as the new 4K TVs. The imaging sensor of these compact cameras are much larger than the typical point and shoot camera. Image stabilization is either in the lenses, or the body of these compact cameras. Below is a comparison of the these top rated compact cameras by price, features and reviews. A glossary of terms is available at the bottom of the page.

Best Rated Sony Alpha Compact Mirrorless Cameras | 2016-2017

Sony Alpha a6000 Camera	Sony Alpha a5100 Camera	Sony Alpha a6300 4K Camera	Sony Alpha a6500 4K Camera
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APS-C Imager Mirrorless Camera 24.3 Megapixels 1080/24/60P HD – – – ISO 100-25,600 179 AF Points 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 dots – – – OLED EVF Tilting Screen Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 11 fps 4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″ Weight: 12.1 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens – – – Accessory Shoe Crop factor 1.5x 2015 model WiFi & NFC – – –	APS-C Imager Mirrorless Camera 24.3 Megapixels 1080/24/60P HD – – – ISO 100-25,600 179 AF Points 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 dots Touchscreen – – – Flip Up Screen Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 6 fps 4.33″ x 2.48″ x 1.42″ Weight: 10 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens – – – – – – Crop factor 1.5x 2015 model WiFi & NFC – – –	APS-C Imager Mirrorless Camera 24.2 Megapixels 1080/24/60P HD UHD/24/30P 4K ISO 100-25,600 425 AF Points 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 dots – – – XGA OLED EVF Tilting Screen Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 11 fps 4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.9″ Weight: 14.2 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens External Mic Jack Accessory Shoe Crop factor 1.5x 2016 model WiFi & NFC Shoots in 4K	APS-C Imager Mirrorless Camera 24.2 Megapixels 1080/24/60P HD UHD/24/30P 4K ISO 100-25,600 425 AF Points 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921,000 dots Touchscreen XGA OLED EVF Tilting Screen Built-in flash 30 – 1/4000 sec Burst Mode: 11 fps 4.7″ x 2.6″ x 2.1″ Weight: 16 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens External Mic Jack Accessory Shoe Crop factor 1.5x 2017 model WiFi & NFC Shoots in 4K In Body Stabilization

Best Rated Full Frame Mirrorless Lens System Cameras
(Full Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras Comparison & Reviews)

Sony Alpha A7s II 4K Camera	Sony Alpha a7R II 4K Camera	Sony Alpha a7 II Camera
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Full Frame Imager Mirrorless Camera 12.2 Megapixels 1080p/24/30/60/120 HD UHD/24/30P 4K ISO 100-102,400 Exp ISO to 409,600 *169 AF Points* 3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,228,000 dots OLED 2.36M Dots EVF Tilting Screen 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 5 fps 4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.5″ Weight: 22.12 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens Mic & Headphone Jack Crop factor: None 2016 model WiFi & NFC 5-Axis SteadyShot S-Log2 & 3 Gamma Magnesium Alloy Body clean HDMI output	Full Frame Imager Mirrorless Camera 42.4 Megapixels 1080p/24/30/60 HD UHD/24/30P 4K ISO 100-25,600 Exp ISO to 102,400 *399 AF Points* 3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,228,000 dots OLED 2.36M Dots EVF Tilting Screen 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 5 fps 5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.4″ Weight: 22.05 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens Mic & Headphone Jack Crop factor: None 2016 model WiFi & NFC 5-Axis SteadyShot S-Log2 Gamma Magnesium Alloy Body clean HDMI output	Full Frame Imager Mirrorless Camera 24.3 Megapixels 1080p/24/30/60 HD – – – ISO 100-25,600 Exp ISO to 25,600 *117 AF Points* 3.0-inch Tilting LCD with 1,228,000 dots OLED 2.36M Dots EVF Tilting Screen 30 – 1/8000 sec Burst Mode: 5 fps 5.0″ x 3.8″ x 2.4″ Weight: 19.6 ounces BIONZ X Processor E-mount Lens Mic & Headphone Jack Crop factor: None 2016 model WiFi & NFC – – – S-Log2 Gamma Magnesium Alloy Body clean HDMI output

Best Rated Sony ALPHA Mirrorless Cameras 2016-2017
(Smallest and Lightest Full Frame Cameras)

Sony Alpha A7s Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera	Sony Alpha A7r Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera	Sony Alpha A7 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
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Full Frame Imager 12.2 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-102400 3.0-inch LCD with 921K dots LCD Live View Optional flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Up to 5 fps 5.0″ x 3.7″ x 1.9″ Weight: 14.36 oz. BIONZ-X Processor E-Mount Lenses Crop factor: none 1080p @ 24p/60i/60p OLED Viewfinder: w/2.35M dots Uncompressed 1080p out Headphone Jack Magnesium Alloy Body WiFi and NFC 2014-2015 model HDMI out 4K Video 50Mbps XAVC S	Full Frame Imager 36.4 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-25600 3.0-inch LCD with 921K dots LCD Live View Optional flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Up to 4 fps 5.0″ x 3.7″ x 1.9″ Weight: 14.36 oz. BIONZ-X Processor E-Mount Lenses Crop factor: none 1080p @ 24p/60i/60p OLED Viewfinder: w/2.35M dots Uncompressed 1080p out Headphone Jack Magnesium Alloy Body WiFi and NFC 2014-2015 model no low-pass filter	Full Frame Imager 24.3 Megapixels HD Movie Mode (1080p) ISO 100-25600 3.0-inch LCD with 921K dots LCD Live View Optional flash 30 – 1/8000 sec Up to 5 fps 5.0″ x 3.7″ x 1.9″ Weight: 14.36 oz. BIONZ-X Processor E-Mount Lenses Crop factor: none 1080 @ 24p/60i/60p OLED Viewfinder: w/2.35M dots Uncompressed 1080p out Headphone Jack Magnesium Alloy Body WiFi and NFC 2014 model

Glossary of Terms

APS-C Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager, but bigger than a Four Thirds Imager. Lenses used on SLRs with APS-C imagers have a focal length about 1.6x that of full frame imagers (crop factor 1.6). This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs.
Full Frame Imager = This is the same size as 35mm film, no conversion is needed on lenses. The new Sony Alpha A7 and A7r are Full Framed mirrorless cameras, and are the smallest and lightest full frame cameras available.
Four Thirds Imager = This imager is smaller than a Full Frame imager. Lenses used on SLRs with Micro Four Thirds imagers have a focal length 2.0x that of full frame imagers (crop factor of 2). This means that the telephoto end of the lens will be greater. New digital lenses have been developed for these type of SLRs.
Crop Factor = This refers to how the focal length of the lens will behave compared to the same lens on a camera with a full frame 35mm sized imager. A crop factor of 2.0 means that a 16mm lens will behave like a 32mm lens. The higher the crop factor, the larger the focal length and also the telephoto end of the lens.
ISO = This refers to how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the image sensor and ability to take pictures in low-light situations.
Live View = Allows you to preview your picture on the LCD screen instead of only through the viewfinder.
Frames per second = This is how many pictures (or frames) can be taken rapid fire per second at maximum resolution.
HD Movie Mode = These sub-compact cameras can operate as an HD camcorder as well as an SLR. We also list the resolution (1080p, 1080i and 720p) that each camera is capable of recording.
60p Full HD = Only the Sony Nex-7, A7 and A7r have the super smooth 60 frames/second (60p) movie mode at Full HD 1920×1080 resolution.
Compact E-mount = This refers to the lens mount that the Sony NEX cameras use for their subcompact DSLRs.
Micro Four Thirds mount = This refers to the lens mount that the sub-compact DSLR Panasonic Lumix and Olympus Pen cameras use.
LCD = This refers to the LCD screen in the back of the camera. A tiltable screen allows you to take pictures above your head or down low.
Detachable Flash = On some Sony Cameras, the flash is not built-in, but clips on when you need it. This gives the advantage of a smaller camera than its peers. The Nex-7 does have a built in pop-up flash.
Weight and Dimensions = The weight and dimensions listed are for the camera body only.
Translucent Mirror Technology = For Sony Alpha DSLRs, these mirrors direct light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously. This makes for faster focusing. Allows Full-time Continuous AF that keeps the subject in sharp focus and even during continuous shooting and movie shooting
Uncompressed 1080p out = This means that you can record uncompressed video using the HDMI port on the camera with an external recorder.

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