Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67
89 Imaging
62 Features
62 Overall
62
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Older Model is Sony A7S
- Renewed by Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
- Later Model is Sony a5100
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A7S II versus Sony a5000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A7S II was released 22 months later than the a5000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7S II scores against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony a5000
A7S II | a5000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | October 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Sharper screen (+768k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony A7S II
a5000 | A7S II |
---|
Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony a5000
A7S II | a5000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7S II has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Sony A7S II versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A7S II compared to the a5000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and a5000 is 68 and 89 respectively.
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and a5000.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony a5000 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A7S II provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony A7S II vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 409600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 169 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 627 grams (1.38 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 420 photos |
Form 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 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $2,767 | $448 |