Sony Alpha A7 Iv
VS
Nikon D5500
Feature Comparison
Physical features and body material
Physical features and body material
| Car Body Type | Mirrorless SLR-like | Compact SLR |
|---|
Sensor
Sensor
| Effective pixel resolution | 33 megapixel (mp) | 24 megapixel (mp) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum image resolution | 7008 x 4672 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Type and Functionality |
Display
Display
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen Capability | Yes | Yes |
Technical features
Technical features
| Processor specifications |
|---|
Visual details
Visual details
| ISO sensitivity range | Auto, 100-51200 | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum boosted ISO value | - | |
| Maximum boosted ISO value | - | |
| Internal image stabilization technology | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed format | ||
| Image stabilization system | - | |
| Number of screen pixels | 1,036,800 point / dot | 1,037,000 point / dot |
Focus features
Focus features
| Auto Focus |
|---|
Lens and Focus Features
Lens and Focus Features
| Manual focus capability | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Number of autofocus points | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Lens interchangeable capability | Yes | Yes |
| Lens focal length coefficient | 1 times (e.g., 2x for 2 times) | 1.5 times (e.g., 2x for 2 times) |
Screen and Viewfinder Specifications
Screen and Viewfinder Specifications
| Display panel type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Rotatable display type | Rotating/Swivel | Rotating/Swivel |
| Live view mode | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder display | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder system type | Electronic | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage percentage | 100 percent (%) | 95 percent (%) |
| Viewfinder magnification ratio | 0.78 times (e.g., 2x for 2 times) | 0.82 times (e.g., 2x for 2 times) |
Photography Features
Photography Features
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 second (s) | 30 second (s) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 second (s) | 1/4000 second (s) |
| Built-in flash | No | Yes |
| External flash connection port | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second (fps) | 5.0 frames per second (fps) |
| Self-timer for photography | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds) |
| Metering options | ||
| Exposure compensation (EV) | ±3 (in 1/3EV steps) | ±5 (in 1/3EV, 1/2EV steps) |
| Auto exposure bracketing | ±5 (3, 5 frames in 1/3EV, 1/2EV, 2/3EV, 1EV steps) | ±2 (3 frames in 1/3EV, 1/2EV steps) |
| Built-in flash coverage distance | - | 12.00 meter (m) |
Filming Features
Filming Features
| Video recording formats | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video recording modes | 2160 x 3840 (25 and 30 fps) / 1080 x 1920 (24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, and 120 fps) | 1080 * 1920 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 ) ** 720 * 1280 (60, 50, 30, 25 ) ** 640 * 424 (30, 25 ) frames per second (fps) |
| Time-lapse recording capability | No | Yes |
Other technical features
Other technical features
| Device Internal Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
|---|
Audio features
Audio features
| Speaker Type | Mono | Mono |
|---|
Storage Capacity
Storage Capacity
| Supported external memory | Single CFexpress Type A/UHS-II SD slot, 1 UHS-II SD slot |
|---|
Connections
Connections
| USB Connections Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone port | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless control capability | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Support | Yes | No |
| GPS Support | No | No |
| NFC Support | No | No |
Ports and features
Ports and features
| Headphone Output Port | Yes | No |
|---|
Communication ports
Communication ports
| Wi-Fi Connection | Yes | Yes |
|---|
Other items or details
Other items or details
| Release Date | ||
|---|---|---|
| International Launch Price | $899 (body), $999 (with 18-55mm lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm lens) |
General specifications
General specifications
| Equivalent Name | - |
|---|
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
| Size and Dimensions | 131 x 96 x 80 mm | 124 x 97 x 70 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Total weight with battery | 659 gram (g) | 420 gram (g) |
| Battery life (CIPA rated) |
Body material and design
Body material and design
| Environmental Resistance | Yes | No |
|---|
Power supply and battery life
Power supply and battery life
| Battery Technology | NP-FZ100 Lithium-Ion Battery | EN-EL14 / EN-EL14a Lithium-Ion Battery |
|---|
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