Sony A7 III vs Sony A7S II

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A7 III versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 III was revealed 2 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7 III scores vs the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 III provides physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 III versus Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A7 III compared to the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and A7S II is 63 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and A7S II.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A7 III to render extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7 III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.