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Sony Alpha A7S vs Sony Alpha A7S II
Sony Alpha A7S
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha A7S, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on April 6, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Alpha A7S II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Alpha A7S II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 25 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included NP-FW50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Sony Alpha A7S II
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha A7S II, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 12, 2015. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 409600. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Alpha A7S, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Alpha A7S
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Sony Alpha A7S III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Sony Alpha A7S III
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 169 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 370 shots per charge with the included NP-FW50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 25 | 169 |
Connectivity |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 23.9 | 23.6 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 3702.0 | 2993.0 |
| DXO overall score | 87.0 | 85.0 |
Exposure mode |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | April 6, 2014 | Oct. 12, 2015 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Sony | Sony |
| msrp | $2,498.00 | $1,998.00 |
| model | Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Predecessor model | Sony Alpha A7S | |
| Successor model | Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Lense |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 284 | 284 |
Other features |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Battery life | 360 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm | 127 x 96 x 60mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 489 grs | 627 grs |
Screen |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
| Max image resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 409600 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 | 12 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Viewfinder |
Sony Alpha A7S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | 2,359k dots |