Sony Alpha 7S III vs Sony Alpha 7S II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7S IIIAlpha 7S II
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S III
      MSRP$3499 (body only)$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 102,400100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,60050 - 409,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      ProcessorBIONZ XRBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324240 x 2832
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpaceBT.2020 compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable appWith downloadable app
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +20 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points759169
      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 III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,229k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.64"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.91x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.91x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution9,437k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint25 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP      		Up 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 III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±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 increments) ±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 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      DxO Low Light ISO39002993
      DxO Color Depth24.223.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.413.3
      DxO Overall Score8585
      Video Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw 16-Bit via HDMI
      4264 x 2408 up to 59.94 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveSony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of September, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wireless or smartphone wired or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Dimensions129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19")127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10 x 6.1 x 5.6"
      Package Weight3.12 lb2.895 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-FW50
      Battery Life600 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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