Overview of Sony E-Mount Cameras

Sony revolutionized the digital camera market when it introduced its highly compact, mirrorless APS-C sensor cameras in 2010, and perhaps even more so when launching its full-frame A7 line in 2013. The company subsequently continued to innovate and released updated camera versions in short succession, so that the system is quite sizeable despite its relative youth. In parallel, Sony built up lens catalogs from scratch, both for its APS-C and its full-frame cameras (see also Sony's website for detailed information on current gear).

There are several lines of Sony cameras that differ across feature sets and target users:

• A1-line - DSLR style, full-frame sensor, high resolution & 8k-video;
• A9-line - DSLR style, full-frame sensor, sports-oriented;
• A7R-line - DSLR style, full-frame sensor, high resolution;
• A7S-line - DSLR style, full-frame sensor, video-oriented;
• A7-line - DSLR style, full-frame sensor, enthusiast-oriented;
• A6000-line - Rangefinder-style, APS-C sensor, enthusiast-oriented;
• A5000-line - Rangefinder-style, APS-C sensor, value-oriented;
• A3000-line - DSLR style, APS-C sensor, value-oriented;
• NEX-line - Rangefinder-style, APS-C sensor, pre-2014;

The following tables list the different models in each line with some of their key characteristics. In order to see further specifications, just click on the camera name. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator app to compare two cameras side-by-side.

A1-line

Sony A1-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A1	49.8	8k/30p	9437	tilting	10.0	Y	Jan 2021	6,499	amazon.com

A9-line

Sony A9-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A9	24.0	4K/30p	3686	tilting	20.0	Y	Apr 2017	4,499	ebay.com
2.		Sony A9 II	24.0	4K/30p	3686	tilting	20.0	Y	Oct 2019	4,499	amazon.com
3.		Sony A9 III	24.0	4K/120p	9440	full-flex	120.0	Y	Nov 2023	5,999	amazon.com

A7R-line

Sony A7R-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A7R	36.2	1080/60p	2400	tilting	4.0	Y	Oct 2013	2,299	ebay.com
2.		Sony A7R II	42.2	4K/30p	2400	tilting	5.0	Y	Jun 2015	3,199	ebay.com
3.		Sony A7R III	42.2	4K/30p	3686	tilting	10.0	Y	Oct 2017	3,199	ebay.com
4.		Sony A7R IV	60.2	4K/30p	5760	tilting	10.0	Y	Jul 2019	3,499	ebay.com
5.		Sony A7R IIIA	42.2	4K/30p	3686	tilting	10.0	Y	Apr 2021	3,199	amazon.com
6.		Sony A7R IVA	60.2	4K/30p	5760	tilting	10.0	Y	Apr 2021	3,499	amazon.com
7.		Sony A7R V	60.2	8k/24p	9440	full-flex	10.0	Y	Oct 2022	3,899	amazon.com

A7S-line

Sony A7S-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A7S	12.0	1080/60p	2400	tilting	5.0	Y	Apr 2014	2,499	ebay.com
2.		Sony A7S II	12.0	4K/30p	2400	tilting	5.0	Y	Sep 2015	2,999	ebay.com
3.		Sony A7S III	12.0	4K/120p	9440	swivel	10.0	Y	Jul 2020	3,499	amazon.com

A7-line

Sony A7-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A7	24.0	1080/60p	2400	tilting	5.0	Y	Oct 2013	1,699	ebay.com
2.		Sony A7 II	24.0	1080/60p	2400	tilting	5.0	Y	Nov 2014	1,999	ebay.com
3.		Sony A7 III	24.0	4K/30p	2359	tilting	10.0	Y	Feb 2018	1,999	amazon.com
4.		Sony A7C	24.0	4K/30p	2360	swivel	10.0	Y	Sep 2020	1,799	amazon.com
5.		Sony A7 IV	32.7	4K/60p	3686	swivel	10.0	Y	Oct 2021	2,499	amazon.com
6.		Sony A7C II	32.7	4K/60p	2360	swivel	10.0	Y	Aug 2023	2,199	amazon.com
7.		Sony A7C R	60.2	4K/60p	2360	swivel	8.0	Y	Aug 2023	2,999	amazon.com

A6000-line

Sony A6000-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A6000	24.0	1080/60p	1440	tilting	11.0	n	Feb 2014	599	ebay.com
2.		Sony A6300	24.0	4K/30p	2359	tilting	11.0	Y	Feb 2016	999	ebay.com
3.		Sony A6500	24.0	4K/30p	2359	tilting	11.0	Y	Oct 2016	1,399	ebay.com
4.		Sony A6400	24.0	4K/30p	2359	tilting	11.0	Y	Jan 2019	899	amazon.com
5.		Sony A6100	24.0	4K/30p	1440	tilting	11.0	n	Aug 2019	749	ebay.com
6.		Sony A6600	24.0	4K/30p	2359	tilting	11.0	Y	Aug 2019	1,399	amazon.com
7.		Sony A6700	25.6	4K/120p	2360	swivel	11.0	Y	Jul 2023	1,399	amazon.com

A5000-line

Sony A5000-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A5000	19.8	1080/60i	none	tilting	3.5	n	Jan 2014	449	ebay.com
2.		Sony A5100	24.0	1080/60p	none	tilting	6.0	n	Aug 2014	549	ebay.com

A3000-line

Sony A3000-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony A3000	19.8	1080/60i	202	fixed	2.5	n	Aug 2013	329	ebay.com

NEX-line

Sony NEX-line core specs

		Camera Model	Resolution (Megapixel)	Video Format	Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Shutter flaps (1/sec)	Weather Sealing (yes/no)	Camera Launch (announced)	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price (USD)
1.		Sony NEX-3	14.0	720/30p	optional	tilting	7.0	n	May 2010	599	ebay.com
2.		Sony NEX-5	14.0	1080/60i	optional	tilting	7.0	n	May 2010	699	ebay.com
3.		Sony NEX-C3	16.0	720/30p	optional	tilting	5.5	n	Jun 2011	599	ebay.com
4.		Sony NEX-5N	16.0	1080/60i	optional	tilting	10.0	n	Aug 2011	699	ebay.com
5.		Sony NEX-7	24.0	1080/60i	2359	tilting	10.0	n	Aug 2011	1,349	ebay.com
6.		Sony NEX-F3	16.0	1080/60i	optional	tilting	5.5	n	May 2012	599	ebay.com
7.		Sony NEX-5R	16.0	1080/60i	optional	tilting	10.0	n	Aug 2012	749	ebay.com
8.		Sony NEX-6	16.0	1080/60i	2359	tilting	10.0	n	Sep 2012	999	ebay.com
9.		Sony NEX-3N	16.0	1080/60i	optional	tilting	4.0	n	Feb 2013	499	ebay.com
10.		Sony NEX-5T	16.0	1080/60p	optional	tilting	10.0	n	Aug 2013	699	ebay.com

Further Reading

You can explore a compendium of all Sony E-Mount lenses on a separate page. Also, if you would like to directly compare two cameras, just enter your choice of models in the search boxes below and you will be taken to a side-by-side analysis of their relative size and features.

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