Sony A7S vs Sony A500

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony A7S versus Sony A500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very comparable but the A7S (Full frame) and A500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A7S was manufactured 4 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7S scores against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A7S and the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and A500 is 77 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and A500.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A7S has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher A7S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.