Sony Alpha 7S II vs Samsung HZ15W

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      BrandSonySamsung
      ModelAlpha 7S IIHZ15W
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7S
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S III
      MSRP$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      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 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:916:9, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points169
      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 Samsung HZ15W
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 240 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      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 Samsung HZ15W
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec16 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 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 Samsung HZ15W
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto & Red-eye reduction
      Fill-in flash
      Slow sync
      Flash off
      Red eye fix
      Flash Range4.70 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 Samsung HZ15W
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program, Manual, Scene
      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 Samsung HZ15W
      DxO Low Light ISO2993
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.3
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      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 Samsung HZ15W
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      Package Weight2.895 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Battery PackNP-FW50SLB-10A
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage30 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
      Other Sony Alpha 7S II Samsung HZ15W
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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