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I am interested in the mirrorless systems, but am not sure which system to invest in.
If a full frame sensor ends up being a high priority, I don't really see a strong case for the A7 over another full frame sensor DSLR. The size of the Sony FE lenses negates much of the size advantage of going mirrorless. FE lens selection is also limited with the best lenses (Zeiss) carrying a hefty price. Of course, you can adapt Sony Alpha lenses but then, once again, that makes the setup even larger... practically the size of a Sony Alpha. You also sacrifice much of the AF performance when compared to a DSLR.
I have the Sony A7R but I don't have any FE lenses... its a camera purely used for adapting lenses to its sensor. Size wise, micro4/3rds is the ideal balance for me. Might not be the strongest performer in high ISO but its smaller than any DSLR system (lens + body) and practically all APS based mirrorless. It has a huge selection of bodies of different configurations and lenses of different types.... something for everyone.
I'd take gsgary's advice even further and say FF DSLR..... maybe the A99 if its the Sony sensor you really like. A7 and A99 are bodies are about the same price with the A99 having a better selection of lenses.
My point was they should be questioning whether or not mirrorless meets their needs.... Its not really logical to invest in a mirrorless camera system for the sake of simply using a mirrorless camera.
In my opinion, the Sony DSLRs have a better value proposition than any of the A7* cameras with FE lenses.