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    General Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Brand Sony Sony Sony
    Model Alpha 7S III Alpha 7S II Alpha 7S
    Predecessor Model Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S -
    Successor Model - Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II
    MSRP $3499 (body only) $3000 $2499
    Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lens
    Body Type Mirrorless Mirrorless Mirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS CMOS
    Sensor Size Full Frame Full Frame Full Frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
    Total Pixels 12.9 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel 12.4 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels 12.1 Megapixel 12.2 Megapixel 12.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range 80 - 102,400 100 - 102,400 100 - 409,600
    Boosted ISO Range 50 - 409,600 50 - 409,600 -
    Photo Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Processor BIONZ XR BIONZ X BIONZ X
    Max Image Resolution 4240 x 2832 4240 x 2832 4240 x 2832
    Other Resolutions - 4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776 4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776
    Image Aspect Ratios 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 3:2, 16:9 3:2, 16:9
    Image File Format HEIF, JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW JPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality Levels Extra fine, fine, normal Extra fine, fine, standard Extra fine, fine, standard
    Bit Depth 14-Bit 14-Bit 14-Bit
    Color Space BT.2020 compatible with TRILUMINOS Color - -
    Timelapse Recording With downloadable app With downloadable app With downloadable app
    White Balance 2500 to 9900K
    Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater     		- -
    Focus Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Focusing System Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) - Contrast-detection AF
    Autofocus Modes Multi-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     		Multi-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens Servo Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range -6 to +20 EV -4 to +20 EV -4 to +20 EV
    Number of Focus Points 759 169 25
    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 Sony Alpha 7S
    Lens Mount Sony E Sony E Sony E
    Crop Factor 1x 1x 1x
    Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
    Image Stabilization Compensation 5.5 stops - -
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Gyroscopic Stabilization - -
    Screen Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Screen Type Fully Articulated Tilting Tilting
    Screen Technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD TFT-LCD
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen - -
    Screen Size 3.0" 3.0" 3.0"
    Screen Resolution 1,229k dot 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Viewfinder Electronic (OLED) Electronic Electronic
    Viewfinder Size 0.64" 0.5" -
    Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.91x 0.78x 0.71x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.91x 0.78x 0.71x
    Viewfinder Resolution 9,437k dot 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
    Viewfinder Eyepoint 25 mm 23 mm 27 mm
    Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 -4 to +3 -4 to +3
    Shutter Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane - Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer Up 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     		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 Sony Alpha 7S
    Built-in Flash
    Max Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec 1/250 sec 1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) -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 System TTL - -
    External Flash Connection Intelligent Hot Shoe Hot Shoe Hot Shoe, Proprietary
    Exposure Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Exposure Metering Modes Multi
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Average
    Spot     		Multi
    Center-weighted
    Spot     		Multi
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range -3 to +20 EV -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) ±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) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto) - Auto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
    DXO Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    DxO Low Light ISO 3900 2993 3702
    DxO Color Depth 24.2 23.6 23.9
    DxO Dynamic Range 13.4 13.3 13.2
    DxO Overall Score 85 85 87
    Video Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Internal Recording Modes H.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 Formats MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
    10-bit 4:2:2 Color - -
    External Recording Modes Raw 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 Curve Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3 - -
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit 13 hours 30 min 30 min
    Terminals Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
    1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output     		- -
    Power I/O 1 x USB-C Input - -
    Other I/O 1 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 Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Full Size Micro Micro
    Speaker Mono Mono Mono
    Built-in Microphone Stereo Stereo Stereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz -
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version 5 - -
    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 wired
    Environmental Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Physical Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Dimensions 129 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") 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
    Weight (inc. batteries) 699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz) 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz) 489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10 x 6.1 x 5.6" - 9 x 6.2 x 6.15"
    Package Weight 3.12 lb 2.895 lb 2.55 lb
    Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Battery Pack NP-FZ100 NP-FW50 NP-FW50
    Battery Life 600 shots 370 shots 360 shots
    USB Charging - -
    Internal Storage
    External Storage Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) Single 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 III Sony Alpha 7S II Sony Alpha 7S
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
    Orientation Sensor
    Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female - -
    Accessory Mount 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe - -
    Electronic Level Gauge
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System - -
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