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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony A7 II versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The A7 II was introduced 10 months prior to the A7S II so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A7 II scores vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A7S II

 A7 II A7S II 
Display resolution1230k1229kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony A7 II

 A7S II A7 II 
LaunchedOctober 2015November 2014Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A7S II

 A7 II A7S II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 II provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7 II versus Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 II compared to the A7S II.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A7S II is 69 and 68 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and A7S II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A7 II to provide you with greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A7 II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
69
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
Sony A7S II Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 II
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
62
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
low battery pack (370 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (350 shots)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony A7S II
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-11-20 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 117 169
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 pounds) 627 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 90 85
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2449 2993
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,456 $2,767