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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
96
Overall
89
Sony Alpha A7R V front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Updated by Sony A7S III
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7R V (61MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The A7R V was introduced 7 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7R V scores vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Sony A7S II

 A7R V A7S II 
IntroducedOctober 2022October 2015Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1229kCrisper screen (+1131k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony A7R V

 A7S II A7R V 

Common features in the Sony A7R V and Sony A7S II

 A7R V A7S II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R V has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A7R V compared to the A7S II.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7R V and A7S II is 60 and 68 respectively.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R V and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A7R V to resolve greater detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger A7R V provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R V Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
91
you can focus manually
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
69
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R V
Street photography with Sony A7S II
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R V Sports photography details
Sony A7S II Sports photography details
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (600 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
81
great battery pack (600 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
great megapixels (61MP)
selfie friendly screen
49
weather proofing
low battery pack (370 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
90
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.20 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (600 per charge)
2 card slots
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R V
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Sony A7R V vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R V and Sony A7S II
 Sony Alpha A7R VSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R V Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-10-26 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9504 x 6336 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 32000 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 102800 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 169
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 187 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 723 gr (1.59 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 600 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $3,900 $2,767