Sony A7S vs Sony A77 II

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A7S versus Sony A77 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7S was brought out very close to the A77 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A7S scores against the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7S has physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Sony A7S versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A7S compared to the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S and A77 II is 77 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and A77 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A77 II will provide you with more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.