# Dynamic Ultra HD Cameras The Versatile Sony Alpha 7S Captures Full HD Photo and Video By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-alpha-7s References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/intel-make-it-wearable-finalists/31528/) & [sony.net](http://www.sony.net/Products/di/en-us/products/vq5f/index.html) The [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-a7-iv) Alpha 7S is a [full-frame, mirror-less camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-s1-rii) with an [interchangeable lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xm5) and a high-tech CMOS sensor that delivers incredibly high quality stills and video. The Sony Alpha 7S is the first camera ever to make use of the entire width of its full-frame sensor while capturing 3840 x 2160 video. It is able to output uncompressed 3840 x 2160 video at up to 30 frames per second to an external storage device using an HDMI connection. It can even record Full HD video at a rate of 60 frames per second, saving it directly to a memory card. The Sony Alpha 7S weighs 446 grams and has dimensions of 5 x 3.7 x 1.9 inches, making it surprisingly portable given all the features it packs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **4K Video Capture:** The Sony Alpha 7S's ability to capture 3840 x 2160 video creates opportunities for businesses in the film and television industry to produce high-quality content. - **Uncompressed Video Output:** The camera's ability to output uncompressed 3840 x 2160 video at up to 30 frames per second opens up opportunities for industries such as broadcasting and live streaming to deliver superior video quality. - **High-framerate Recording:** With its 60 frames per second recording capability, the Sony Alpha 7S opens up opportunities for industries such as sports and action photography to capture fast-moving subjects with exceptional clarity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Television:** The Sony Alpha 7S's 4K video capture capability presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the film and television industry to create stunning visuals. - **Broadcasting:** The camera's uncompressed video output feature offers disruptive opportunities for broadcasting industry professionals to transmit high-quality video signals. - **Sports and Action Photography:** The high-framerate recording capability of the Sony Alpha 7S provides disruptive innovation opportunities for professionals in the sports and action photography industry to capture dynamic moments with exceptional detail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-a7-iv.md) - [Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-6700.md) - [Robust Robotic Camera Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrorless-robotic-camera.md) - [Advanced Full-Frame Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a7r-v.md) - [Budget Cinema Compact Camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-cinema-compact-camera.md) - [Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a7c-ii.md) - [AI Autofocus Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-a1-ii.md) - [Compact 8K Cinema Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venice-2.md) - [Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-xh2s-mirrorless-digital-camera.md)