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Sony A7 vs Sony A7S

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A7 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A7 was released 2 months prior to the A7S which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A7 scores versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony A7S

 A7 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony A7

 A7S A7 

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony A7S

 A7 A7S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1230k1230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 vs the A7S.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and A7S is 78 and 77 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and A7S.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A7 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7
Street photography with Sony A7S
79
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition (489g)
good high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
lighter than competition (489 grams)
environment proof
terrible battery (360 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
35
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than competition (489 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A7 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony A7S
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-22 2014-04-06
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 dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 409600
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 25
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Available lenses 121 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 474 gr (1.04 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 90 87
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 13.2
DXO Low light rating 2248 3702
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 360 photographs
Style 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
Storage media 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
Retail pricing $798 $1,998