Sony A7 II vs Sony A7S II

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.