Sony Alpha 7S II vs Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha 7S IIPowerShot SX280 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7S Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S III
      MSRP$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7764000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardSuperfine, Fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points169
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO2993
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")106 x 63 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.48 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.5 x 2.4"
      Package Weight2.895 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Battery PackNP-FW50NB-6L
      Battery Life370 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7S II Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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