Sony a7S Vs a7SII – Which Should You Buy?

We’re quite excited to be checking out two of Sony’s most awesome cameras. Our review contains a comprehensive side by side comparison of the Sony a7S vs a7SII where we cover literally every base comparable on both cameras.

Alright, for a brief introduction to these cameras. The Sony a7S and a7SII are both pro, mirrorless cameras. As you can guess, the a7SII is the upgrade to the a7S even though the upgrades are only quite few.

However, these upgrades are still major enough to make the a7SII a much more sophisticated camera than the a7S. It’s more expensive though but you might find it worth the upgrade.

Now, this article is a pretty long read. So, if you can’t spare the time to read through the detailed comparison, you can check through our overview sections.

Alright, let’s get to the Sony a7S vs a7SII review.

Comparison Overview — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Alright here’s the summary of the gist for those who can’t spare the time for a full review.

Overall Rating Of Features — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

The Sony a7s and a7SII are both pro, mirrorless cameras. So in their rights, these cameras stand out from the pack and do quite well. Of course, you already know that’s just a preamble. One camera definitely outdoes the other one even though they share a lot of similar features.

Where They Both Got It Right — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Alright, first off, areas where these two cameras equally rock. They both have fantastic RAW support, LCD resolution (although the a7SII is a bit better), rugged weather-sealed body, tilting screen, and pretty high ISOs too.

Where They Both Got It Wrong — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

For areas they don’t do well, these two cameras do not have built-in flash. And as we’ve come to know, batteries suck big time. And yeah, the complication of having such a chunky menu on a small screen too is another thing.

Where The Sony a7S Does It Better — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

The Sony a7S is a more affordable camera for one and it’s also significantly lighter than the a7SII as well. Its low light ISO is also way better than the a7S as well.

These are the only aspects where the a7S one ups the a7SII.

Where The Sony a7SII Does It Better — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Pitting the two cameras against each other as in the real Sony a7S vs a7SII showdown, the a7SII comes out as the clear winner and you’ll soon see why.

First off, it has image stabilization, the sensor-shift kind. The a7S does not have any form of image stabilization. This means that if you tend to use longish cameras a lot, you’d have to find other ways to combat camera shake. You could use a tripod or get IS lenses which is additional cost for you.

Also, the a7SII has better 4k video on so many levels. You get to record internally using XAVCS. You’re also able to record at 120 FPS which is just mind blowing. And then you also get to record using three SD cards. Plus the record button is customizable which is really cool.

Also, the auto focus is amazing. There are many more focus points which makes it snappier for your camera to focus in comparison to the a7S.

Comparison Overview Of Major Specs And Features — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

	Sony a7S	Sony a7SII
Announcement Date	6th April, 2014	12th October, 2015
ISO	100 – 409600	100 – 102400
Built-in Image Stabilization	No	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
Focus Points	25	169
Color Depth	23.9	23.6
Dynamic Range	13.2	13.3
Low Light ISO	3702	2993
Battery Life	360 shots	370 shots
Weight	489 grams	627 grams

Which Camera Is Better For Which Situation — Sony a7S Vs a7SII?

Sony a7S

Sony a7SII

With a full frame sensor, this camera is great for portrait and architectural photography. And especially because it comes with only few focus points, it’s even all the more suitable for landscape and portrait photography. Fewer focus points are great for such since the subjects aren’t moving.   So, in the same vein, with less focus points, this camera becomes disqualified as a camera for taking children or pets. Since these subjects tend to move around a lot, you need more focus points to take better pictures.   Furthermore, this camera is great for street photography but not for sports photography. The two main reasons for this are the poor continuous shooting feature as well as the lack of image stabilization.   Finally, this isn’t a camera you want to use if you intend to do some aggressive cropping on the final image. It’s also not great for printing extra large size pictures. But it should give you a pretty decent 16 x 20.

This is an amazing camera on many counts. It serves the same purposes as the a7S and probably does better on those counts especially with the presence of image stabilization.   Also, this camera is an excellent choice for low light photography. The Sony a7S also does great in this respect but the a7SII surpasses it significantly.   Alright, with more focus points, this camera works fantastic for children and pet photography. More focus points means subjects that tend to move around a lot have higher chances of staying in focus when you take the shot.   Also, if you really want to do 4K, then go for the a7SII. The features make the camera much easier to use. Plus, the video quality you get will definitely leave you quite impressed.   The 12 MP camera quality thing is still an issue here. So, like the a7S, the a7SII is also not a great choice for aggressive croppers or those looking to print extra large pictures.

Common Features — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Here are the things the Sony a7S and a7SII have in common:

i. Full frame sensor

ii. 12 mega pixel maximum sensor resolution

iii. High ISO

iv. 3 inch tilting screen

v. Dynamic range

vi. RAW support

vii. Mirrorless cameras

viii. Shutter speed

ix. Time-lapse recording

x. Focus points

xi. 5 frames per second continuous shooting

xii. 4k video

xiii. Weather-sealed bodies

We will now be looking at each of them in detail…

Full Frame Sensors

The sensors of the Sony 7S vs a7SII are the exact same thing. They are both full frame and have a max resolution of 12 MP. We will get to the max resolution in the next sub. However, for now, let’s stay a little with the full frame sizes of these sensors.

Before we go on, you probably already know that there are different kinds of sensors. There are full frame sensors and crop sensors and each of these kinds have their benefits.

Full frame sensors because of their natural dimensions have a wider dynamic range than crop sensors. This is one of the reasons more professionals reach out for full frame sensors. The naturally wide dynamic range makes them great for a wide range of applications including architectural photography and low light photography.

Furthermore full frame sensors give a greater depth of field than crop sensors. A bokeh effect is one of the most desired effects a photographer looks out for and you only get that with full frame sensors.

In all, full frame sensors are known for their superior image quality.

12 MP Max Resolution

Some might say megapixels are not all in all when it comes to image quality and this is actually correct. There is more to image quality than megapixels. Nonetheless, megapixels are still important.

Megapixels determine how sharp your image comes out. Plus, the max resolution of your sensor also determined how large you’ll be able to print.

We consider 12 MP a little too low for a camera and prefer to keep the minimum at 16 MP. So here’s the thing about megapixels.

More isn’t always better, or more correctly put, necessary. You don’t always need a higher megapixel count. So, how exactly do you determine just how much megapixels you need?

Probably the most important factor to consider when deciding on the max resolution for your camera is print size. How large do you want to go? Every megapixel count has the max print size at which photos can be printed without looking terrible.

Now, just before you pick, keep in mind that you might just take that once in a lifetime shot one day. And even if you don’t want to print in an extra large size right now, you might want to do that later in life. If the resolution of the camera that took the photo in the first place wasn’t right, that might be a problem in future.

Next, if you’re an aggressive cropper, then you need more megapixels. In this case, neither the Sony a7S nor the s7SII would be the right choice.

The megapixels of the Sony a7S vs a7SII are the same – 12 megapixels. So, they should be able to print in a size of 16 by 24 inches.

High ISO

When we first encountered the Sony a7S, we were wowed by the ISO of the camera. The thing has a max ISO of 409600 which even experts consider a pretty high ISO. However, Sony didn’t seem to want to up that in the a7SII. So, it comes with a slightly lower max ISO of 102400. But what does all that translate to in the Sony a7S vs a7SII comparison?

First things first, the ISO of your camera is a measure of your camera’s light sensitivity. So, usually, the higher the ISO number, the more sensitive your camera is to light. Of course this also means that the image quality of your camera would also improve correspondingly as well.

There’s a small challenge though. Increasing your ISO is not always all that it’s painted to be. That is, clearer pictures and all that. Sometimes, if you increase your ISO too high, it leads to noise (that grainy effect you sometimes see on pictures). This could render your pictures totally not useful.

But here’s why professionals love to go for cameras with high ISO. Cameras with high ISO allow you to work with faster shutter speeds and smaller apertures. In both cases, you get to minimize the effects of camera shake while giving your picture more bokeh effect respectively. Plus, in taking these steps, you also avoid noise in your pictures.

Moreover, cameras with high ISO always outperform similar cameras of lower ISO. So high ISO cameras in a dark room will require less light to take excellent pictures when compared to a camera of lower ISO even at the same shutter speed and aperture setting.

Although higher than the a7S, both the a7S and a7SII are high ISO cameras which makes them attractive options especially for light and action photographers seeing all they can do in low light settings.

3 Inch Tilting Screen

As with most Sony cameras, another similar feature between the Sony a7S vs a7SII is its 3 inch tilting screen. You probably already know about the benefits of a 3 inch tilting screen. But here’s a quick summary:

In the first place, tilting screens make it more convenient to take pictures especially at those awkward angles. But their benefit extends beyond handheld cameras.

Even if you’re using your camera on a tripod stand, the tilting screen makes your camera’s menu easier to read. It also makes it easier to compose your screen using a tilting screen for the videographer.

However, when the Sony a7SII was announced, we were really hoping that this time, Sony was going to make this a touch screen. We (and many users) really missed this feature and were hoping for that but alas, Sony still didn’t include that in the tilting screen of the a7SII. Would have been a lot more convenient though.

Dynamic Range

The dynamic range of your camera refers to the range of brightness your camera can record. Of course, the wider this range extends, the more brightness your camera can capture.

As you can tell, dynamic range mostly comes to play when you’re taking photos in a bright setting. You know, just the same way the ISO comes to play in a dark setting, the dynamic range comes to play in a bright setting.

If your dynamic range isn’t good enough, you’d lose a lot of detail to highlights and shadows. In such a situation, the brightness of the subject is wider than your camera’s dynamic range. So, the extra details not captured in the camera’s dynamic range are lost which is bad for business.

In low light settings, that’s hardly a problem as the light is hardly enough in the first place.

That said, what’s a good dynamic range?

Most good cameras come with a dynamic range that falls between 12 and 14. So, for most pro cameras, that’s considered a good dynamic range. A dynamic range that’s a few stops shy of 15, though, is considered excellent.

In the Sony a7S vs a7SII, the dynamic range is around 13 stops with Sony a7s coming at 13.2 and the a7SII doing only slightly better at 13.3.  The difference is really slight but hey, more is always great when it comes to the dynamic range of cameras.

RAW Support

Everybody is talking about shooting RAW these days so much so that even smartphones now come with RAW support. But just what is the RAW photo craze all about and should you be excited about it? By the way, that’s another shared feature of the Sony a7S vs a7SII.

Now, besides RAW photos, you also have the option of JPEG. The JPEG file format is common because it’s easier to share and save being not so heavy in size and all. But here’s why you’d love the RAW format much better.

Firstly, RAW photos are sweet to edit! This is thanks to the fact that they are compliant to non-destructive editing. This refers to when you can run edits on photos without destroying the original photo’s quality. So, in practice, an original RAW photo will always remain the same whatever you do (and undo) on the image.

Two, RAW files are easier to salvage than JPEG images. Whether it’s white balance or exposure, you’ll be better able to fix such issues on a RAW file, getting it to look perfect than when compared to JPEG images.

That said, there is a small price to pay for all these exciting benefits. For one, you’d need special software to work on RAW files. You can’t just use any software you stumble on. It’s got to be something really nice like Photoshop or Lightroom.

Also, RAW files take up a lot of space! And they need really fast processing speed to be able to work on them except you want to be depressed and frustrated just editing one photo.

But for all the detail and quality you’ll be enjoying from your RAW photos, those are just small sacrifices, aren’t they?

Mirrorless Cameras

We mentioned in the introduction that both cameras are mirrorless cameras. What does this mean? Well, from that description, you can tell that both cameras lack a mirror. So, is that good or bad?

When a camera has a mirror (DSLR cameras), this mirror is usually used to reflect light on to a sensor. So, the light goes from the mirror to the optical viewfinder before it finally gets to the sensor.

In a mirrorless camera though, there is no optical viewfinder, the camera makes use of an electronic viewfinder which displays already processed images. Without the optical viewfinder, therefore, there’s no need for mirrors and light bounces right on to the sensor from the lens.

With the absence of mirrors, mirrorless cameras typically come less heavier than DSLR cameras. They are also more compact which makes them more comfortable to carry. Especially if you’re looking for a camera for everyday use, mirrorless cameras are your best options. They are sweet, compact, and fairly lightweight.

Another advantage of mirrorless cameras is their simplicity. Mirrorless cameras have fewer settings than DSLR cameras which makes them easier for the beginner to figure out. But this does not mean that mirrorless cameras are strictly for beginners. In fact, professionals reach out for mirrorless cameras quite a lot even with the fact that they lack optical viewfinders.

Without an optical viewfinder, many experts were a bit skeptical of the mirrorless camera’s ability to produce quality images. But from the look of things, mirrorless cameras are doing quite okay. In fact, more than okay. Mirrorless cameras take simply amazing photos.

Shutter Speed

Shutter speed is another similar feature between the Sony a7S vs a7SII. At 1/8000 second, these cameras have pretty fast shutter speeds and they even go as slow as 30 seconds as well. Let’s check out how that comes to play.

For one, with a faster shutter speed, your camera is able to practically freeze time. Such shutter speeds are great for taking still photographs of objects in motion. So, flying butterflies, birds, or falling rain, you can capture the beauty of such subjects by taking photos of them with your camera at a faster shutter speed. You’ll capture these subjects while they are “frozen” in motion which is always really cool.

But you’re not always going to need a fast shutter speed as cool as that sounds. Let’s explain.

The faster the shutter speed of your camera, the lesser the amount of light that gets to the sensor. So, as shutter speeds progress from slow to fast, photos usually go from brighter to darker. You probably already get where we’re going with this.

In scenes with low light, you’re going to be needing a slower shutter speed than a faster one. You need enough light if your photo is going to come out nice. So, for photographers that take pictures of our Milky Way at night, slower shutter speeds are always used.

But there are also other cool ways to use slower shutter speeds. A good example is in advertising. To enhance the illusion of speed, photographers will usually take photos of moving cars and or bikes with slower shutter speeds. This is because slower shutter speeds tend to blur around areas of motion. Doing this enhances the illusion of speed and you can see how that would be great in the advertising business.

With a shutter speed ranging from 30 seconds to 1/8000 second, both of these cameras are really flexible and can be used for a number of applications.

Time Lapse Recording

Alright, one other feature shared between the Sony a7S vs a7SII is the time lapse recording.

Time lapse recording involves recording footage at film rates much slower than the rates at which you will play the sequence back. When you record a sequence in time lapse and play it back at normal speed, time begins to appear like it’s moving faster than normal, creating an illusion of a time lapse.

So, with this feature you’ll be able to view events that take years to occur in seconds or minutes. Time lapse increases the speed of events up to the factor millions!

You can check out Dominic Bodreault for some samples of time lapse videos that will leave you thirsting for more.

Focus Points

Focus points are a must for cameras as they ensure your subjects stay in focus and your image comes out brighter. Focus points can range from anywhere between 5 and 77, many times even more.

More focus points on a camera has it benefits even though it also it has its small drawbacks.

In benefits, more focus points means that your camera takes less time to get in focus. However, with more focus points, especially when your camera is on auto focus, it can make it difficult for your camera to correctly focus on the subject.

So, in taking a photo, with the many focus points vying for a spot. The first to get latched on to something wins. Unfortunately, this might not be the precise point you want to focus on when taking your photo. In the end, the camera might even leave the subject and, instead, focus on the background.

So, with more focus points, it’s better to work with manual rather than auto focus.

That said, there are also benefits to having more focus points. We already mentioned that it helps with faster focus. Also, cameras with more focus points are better for taking photos of subjects that tend to move about and therefore move out of focus a lot.

 Between the Sony a7S vs a7SII, the a7SII is comes with 169 focus points while the Sony a7S only comes with 25 focus points. This makes the Sony a7S a better choice for faster focusing as well as children or pet photography.

5 FPS Continuous Shooting

The Sony a7S and a7SII both have the continuous shooting feature. However, they are both poor at 5 frames per second. Both are not cameras you’d love for an action shoot.

5 frames per second won’t give you the perfect shot you want. Check it out, there’s a camera that’s as fast as 60 frames per second. So, as you can see, at only 5 photos per second in continuous shooting, 5FPS isn’t exactly the best thing after sliced bread.

3840 x 2160 Ultra HD (4K) Video Resolution

4K video resolution always made everyone happy, right? Of course, it’s clearer, sharper. In short, it is the future. Why shouldn’t everybody go for it?

Now, 4K might not be within the plans of some beginners right now. And it’s not absolutely compulsory if your camera does not have it. However, it’s always a plus if your camera has it. And since both cameras come with 4K, why not enjoy it?

What are the benefits?

For one, the quality of your footage is sharper in contrast to full HD. Plus, because the bitrate is higher than that of full HD there is less color banding. This way, the camera is able to capture even the subtlest color changes better than a full HD camera.

Now, as with RAW photos, there is a small price to pay when using 4K. You’ll need loads of space and you’ll also need a pretty fast computer for editing and processing footage. This is one reason the average beginner might not be able to fully enjoy 4K just yet.

After spending quite a lot on a camera, having to upgrade your laptop again might be too much for the beginner. The professional photographer, though, will thoroughly enjoy 4K on these cameras, especially on the Sony a7SII.

Sony a7S

Sony a7SII

The 4K on the Sony a7S is really amazing, however vs the a7SII, it does have its drawbacks. The 4K features of the Sony a7S are not bad. Sony just made upgrades to them on the a7SII which made them even more sophisticated. So, let’s compare.   For one, on the a7S, you need an external recorder to record in 4K. You can’t just record your ultra HD video internally in your camera.   Now, let’s compare with the a7SII.

The Sony a7SII has several points where it supersedes the a7S in its ultra HD video resolution.   Firstly, you get to record XAVCS internally. In other words, there is no need for an external recorder at all which is great news. Moreover, you can also record internally as well externally. And the record is also customizable. You’ll be able to move it to any position you like.   Furthermore, in 10AP, you’ll be able to record in 120 frames per second. This allows your footage come out in the highest quality possible.   Lastly, the a7SII allows you record 4K with 3 SD cards.

Weather-Sealed Bodies

As usual, these Sony cameras come weather-sealed which ensures that your camera remains in mint condition for a long time. Especially since these are mirrorless cameras, they will most likely be used regularly. It’s, therefore, important to fortify them so that they last longer.

Weather sealing for Sony cameras involve rubber sealing the buttons and joints of the camera. Being the parts of the camera that come receive the most important, that’s a pretty smart move from Sony.

With constant exposure to the elements as well as impact, the rubber sealing ensures that your camera remains in good condition for a long time to come.

Features Unique To Each Camera — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Which has image stabilization: a7S or a7SII?

The Sony a7SII comes with sensor-shift image stabilization; perhaps the biggest card it played in the Sony a7S vs a7SII battle. In sensor-shift image stabilization, the stabilization is in-camera such that the photographer does not have to purchase IS lenses. Most Sony cameras use sensor-shift image stabilization rather than optical. But just how does sensor-shift image stabilization work?

With sensor-shift image stabilization, the sensor moves to compensate for camera shake. So, what happens is the accelerometer of the camera detects a camera shake. Then it calculates the speed and direction of the shake so that it can move the sensor accordingly. This way, the sensor stays put in relation to the image projected by the lens.

It’s not super precise. However, in low light situations or when a tripod is unavailable and longish lenses must be used, image stabilization can be a life saver.

Sensor-shift image stabilization is preferred by more photographers over other kinds of systems for a couple of reasons. In the first place, it gives you flexibility and saves you money since you don’t have to spend extra getting IS lenses. Any lens at all will work on a camera with sensor-shift stabilization.

Also, just like on the a7SII, sophisticated sensor-shift image stabilization systems work in up to 5 axes to correct camera shake. So they cover both upward, downward, left, right and camera rotation movements.

Unique Pros — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Pros Unique To The Sony a7S

• Comes with a higher ISO of 100 to 409600.
• Lighter than the Sony a7S at 489 grams.
• Has better color depth at 489 grams.
• Low Light ISO is better than the Sony a7SII’s at 3702.
• More affordable than the Sony a7SII.

Pros Unique To The Sony a7SII

• Comes with built-in sensor shift image stabilization where the a7S comes with none.
• Higher number of focus points for faster auto focus.
• Higher battery life. You get 370 shots per charge.
• Slightly better dynamic range at 13.3.

Unique Cons — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Cons Unique To The Sony a7S

• Does not come with any image stabilization system.
• Comes with only 25 focus points.
• Battery life is slightly lower at 360 shots per charge.

Cons Unique To The Sony a7SII

• Lower ISO in comparison to the Sony a7SII.
• Heavier than the a7S at 627 grams.
• Low light ISO is also lower at 2993.
• Pricier than the a7SII.

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Common Pros — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Sony a7S	Sony a7SII
Features wireless connectivity which allows you send pictures easily and swiftly to your devices.	Also features wireless connectivity.
Comes with a convenient tilting screen.	Also comes with a convenient tilting screen. Although would have loved to see an upgrade to a touch screen here.
Comes with an external flash shoe	Also comes with an external flash shoe.
Features RAW support	Same here.
Comes with Face Detection Focus which helps to define the face of the subject more accurately.	Same here.
Excellent LCD screen resolution.	Has a slightly better LCD resolution. This also helps your camera focus faster.
Features a microphone and headphone port	Same here
Weather-sealed for durability	Also weather-sealed for durability
Features time lapse recording	Same here
Option for smartphone remote control	Same here

What Are Users Saying — Sony a7S Vs a7SII?

Sony a7S

Sony a7SII

“The camera practically sees in the dark.” This was the comment of one of the users of the Sony a7S. There was a lot of love for this camera on so many counts. Its wonderful image quality and its low light ISO as well. Especially the low light ISO part. We found that a lot of people seemed to be wowed by this a lot. In fact, a lot of people who got the Sony a7S confessed to getting it simply for its low light capabilities. And, apparently, it has been delivering because many more are coming for this same feature alone.   Now for photo quality, it seemed to be a debate. One thing was sure though. No one considered them poor at all. However, reactions ranged from “amazing,” to “meh.” While some people found the 12 MP sensor resolution good enough, a couple others wanted something more.   The Ultra HD recording though was another matter altogether. We guess people didn’t read this article before going for the a7S. This camera is not the one for recording 120 FPS in XAVC-S. That’s the Sony a7SII’s gig.   Anyway, that aside, there were the usual complaints of Sony’s batteries that suck.   Plus, the loads of settings on a rather small, cramped screen was another thing as well. It might take a while but we’re pretty sure you’ll be able to master them all in no time.   Overall? Pretty good reception among customers which is really cool. We think customers really took a liking to the Sony a7S from everything we saw and observed.

Generally, a number of customers felt like the Sony a7SII was even too affordable for the value it gives. In fact, even at its hefty price tag, people considered the camera a lower priced camera which says a lot for its price/value ratio.   The 4K video? Epic! Customers loved their footage. Sport photographers were also quite impressed especially with the 4K quality and the 120 frames per second. We did see a customer use this for water footage of surfing. They had nothing but glowing reports about the video quality which probably further boosts your confidence in the camera.   Apparently, getting this from the link we will be giving you in our article, gets you access to the bundle purchase. And there are loads of stuff you get in that bundle. Most loved their package although the bag was a letdown for many.   Additional batteries though? Sony apparently made a pretty good call on that one. In fact, customers felt like they had a whole lot of spare batteries – Sony batteries, wasabi batteries. So, it was cool. Plus we all know that when it comes to battery life, Sony isn’t exactly the best brand to go to when you talk about long lasting batteries.   That said, the low light capability of this camera was also applauded. Users were able to get amazing video and photos even without artificial light.   Plus, for filming on the go, the camera is perfect. It’s lightweight and customers also love that about the camera. The tripod included also helped but the quality was just average though.

Final Word — Sony a7S Vs a7SII

Both of these cameras are amazing, each with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Did we love one more than the other? You’ve probably already figured. There are reasons to get either of these cameras but there are probably more reasons to get the Sony a7SII.

Although the Sony a7S is the more affordable camera, the a7SII is what we’d go for if we had to choose. For one, the price gap between both cameras is not so wide especially for all the upgrades you’ll be getting.

The auto focus is a lot better. The 4K video quality is also more awesome which is, perhaps, its most incredibly improved feature. Plus, if you buy with the link below, you’ll be able to get this amazing bundle that comes with nearly everything you need.

To be honest, some of these stuff are whack quality. But many of them will actually save your butt quite a number of times. The batteries, for instance, there were a number of spare batteries. And considering that Sony isn’t well known for their great battery life, that’s a huge blessing.

Sony a7S Vs a7SII — FAQs

What is the difference between Sony a7R and a7S?

	Sony a7R	Sony a7S
Maximum sensor resoultion	36 mega pixels	12 mega pixels
ISO range	100 – 25600	100 – 409600
Battery capacity	340 shots per full charge	360 shots per full charge
Burst mode speed	4 frames per second	5 frames per second
Video mode	Full HD	4K
Camera weight	465 grams	489 grams

Is the Sony a7S good for photography?

The Sony a7S is a full frame pro mirrorless camera with a 100 to 409600 ISO range. It definitely is good for many different types of photography. It does amazing in low light; in addition to such a wide ISO range, it is also compatible with external flashes.

The Sony a7S is weather sealed, so, it is great for any form of outdoor photography. It also has image stabilization, making it great for you to take pictures with this one when you are on the move.

Does Sony a7S have image stabilization?

The Sony a7S comes with sensor-shift image stabilization, which means that the effects of shakes and vibrations of the camera on the pictures you take will be very minimal. So, basically, you can afford to shoot with the a7S without a tripod stand or gimbal. Note, however, that this does not apply to videos.

Is the Sony a7S full frame?

The Sony a7S is a full frame sensor with a maximum sensor resolution of 12 mega pixels. Being full frame simply means that you do not get a crop effect in your images compared to when you shoot with an APS-C CMOS sensor camera.

Full frames cameras like the Sony a7S do particularly great in portrait photography. However, 12 mega pixels in maximum sensor resolution for the a7S is really not very impressive, especially considering it is a pro camera. Of course, professionals expected more.

Can the Sony a7S shoot 4K?

The Sony a7S shoots 4K. This means that you can get the best quality videos recording with this camera. And considering the a7S is a pro camera, this 3840 by 2160 video resolution (4K) seems pretty necessary.

However, if you are not a pro yourself and you get the Sony a7S, it is important that you know that, although 4K promises great quality, it also requires a lot of space and a lot of skill, especially in post production.

What is the difference between Sony a7SII and a7III?

	Sony a7SII	Sony a7III
Maximum sensor resolution	12 mega pixel	24 mega pixel
ISO range	100 – 51200 (expandable to 50 – 204800)	100 – 102400 (expandable to 50 – 409600)
Burst mode speed	5 frames per second	10 frames per secpond
Screen resolution	1.229k dots	933k dots
Battery capacity	370 shots per full charge	610 per full charge
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Storage slots	1	2
Anti flicker	No	Yes