Sony Alpha 7 II vs Leica S2

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      BrandSonyLeica
      ModelAlpha 7 IIS2
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 III
      MSRP$1699 body only $1999 with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMedium format
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm45 x 30 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel38 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 1,250
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40007500 x 5000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit16-bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent Warm, Fluorescent Cool, Flash, Manual, Color
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points117
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Lens MountSony ELeica S
      Crop Factor1x0.79x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.86x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec32 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTLNo
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityManual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      DxO Low Light ISO2449824
      DxO Color Depth24.923.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.612.2
      DxO Overall Score9076
      Video Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4
      1440 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [12 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [3 Mbps]
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-113°F/0-45°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")160 x 120 x 81 mm (6.3 x 4.72 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.1 x 5.5"13.8 x 7.5 x 9.7"
      Package Weight2.365 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life350 shots1000 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 7 II Leica S2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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