Sony Alpha 7S vs Sony Alpha 7S II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7SAlpha 7S II
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7S
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S III
      MSRP$2499$3000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 409,600100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ 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 7764240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable appWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      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-4 to +20 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points25169
      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 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Lens MountSony ESony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 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      		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 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 ConnectionHot Shoe, ProprietaryHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, 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, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      DxO Low Light ISO37022993
      DxO Color Depth23.923.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.213.3
      DxO Overall Score8785
      Video Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVCMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired wired or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S 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 Sony Alpha 7S II
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"
      Package Weight2.55 lb2.895 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FW50
      Battery Life360 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 7S Sony Alpha 7S II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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